Preparing for a potentially dry year ahead

By Quentin Connealy, Tekamah, Neb.
Mar 13, 2024
Mar 13, 2024

PPR Connealy 1.jpg — Conneally Farms has been busy fulfilling delivery on corn contracts before spring fieldwork takes off.
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By Quentin Connealy, Tekamah, Neb.

“Let’s GO!” seems to be the common theme around here the past few weeks.

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PPR Connealy 2.jpg — Quentin and Jill Conneally attend a conference in Washington state for being nominated National Outstanding Young Farmers.
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