Upham-Keane farm tries out tech upgrades

Jamie Henneman
Jun 28, 2023
Jun 28, 2023

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LOMA, Mont. – With the growing season looking good in northern Montana, the Upham-Keane farm is carefully watching to see how a recent technology upgrade will work out on the farm.

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