Hansen busy spraying, reflects on 2025 growing season

Ryan Crossingham
Oct 15, 2025
Oct 15, 2025

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GILDFORD, Mont. – In early October, Todd Hansen was busy spraying for next year’s lentil crop on his farm in north central Montana.

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