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Cattle stay on the back burner in January

Andrea Johnson
Jan 26, 2023
Jan 26, 2023

Brothers RJ and James Orsten (copy) — Brothers RJ and James Orsten

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WILLMAR, Minn. – RJ and James Orsten continued with their chores at Orsten Turkeys and Cardinal Creek Cattle Co.

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