Hansen harvest complicated by rainfall in late July

Jamie Henneman
Aug 6, 2025
Aug 6, 2025

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GILDFORD, Mont. – The Hansen winter wheat harvest has been delayed by summer rain showers that have brought bursts of moisture into the region.

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