Uffelman farm readies for wheat harvest

Jamie Henneman
Jul 25, 2023
Jul 25, 2023

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HARDIN, Mont. – The Uffelman farm is gearing up their equipment to start winter wheat harvest, with hopes that the prediction for high temps will help things run smoothly.

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