Keane farm starts winterization, focuses on MGGA work

Jamie Henneman
Nov 1, 2023
Nov 1, 2023

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LOMA, Mont. – The Upham-Keane farm is completing the winterization of their equipment now that harvest is over and snow is projected for Halloween weekend.

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