Farmers dodged hail, got rain in east central South Dakota

By Rob Lee of De Smet, S.D.
Jul 13, 2022
Jul 13, 2022

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By Rob Lee of De Smet, S.D.

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Rob Lee raises corn, soybean, oats and black Angus cattle in Kingsbury County, South Dakota. He’s also a crop adjuster and serves on the conservation board.