Uffelman farm finishes wheat harvest; looks next to corn, beets

Jamie Henneman
Aug 22, 2023
Aug 22, 2023

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HARDIN, Mont. – The winter wheat harvest is complete at the Uffelman farm near Hardin, with crews preparing for the next round of crops.

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