Brunner busy selling hay, waiting for calving

Jamie Henneman
Feb 21, 2024
Feb 21, 2024

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FAIRFIELD, Mont. – Although rancher Tim Brunner was grateful to not be feeding hay earlier this winter, he said the dry weather had him worried, so the recent bit of snow was appreciated.

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