Heat, equipment breakdowns a challenge at Upham-Keane farm

Jamie Henneman
Aug 23, 2023
Aug 23, 2023

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LOMA, Mont. – Hot weather conditions are challenging harvest crews at the Upham-Keane farm, with triple-digit temperatures pushing equipment to the limit.

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