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Extension marketing specialist says good records make the difference for profits

From the Q&As with influential people in agriculture. series

Gene Lucht
Jan 20, 2020
Jan 20, 2020 Updated Jan 22, 2020

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Steve Johnson is an Extension farm and business management field specialist with Iowa State University, well known in the community for his work with farmers on marketing and farm management.

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Q&As with influential people in agriculture.

Consultant: Expect ‘range-bound’ trade to continue in 2024

Priest reflects on meaning of Christmas in rural communities

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