Hot, dry weather a concern for newly planted alfalfa

By Mike Brosnan of Woonsocket, S.D.
Aug 25, 2023
Aug 25, 2023

CW Brosnan.JPG — Mike Brosnan had two tagalongs with many questions when grandsons from Minneapolis visited the farm recently.
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By Mike Brosnan of Woonsocket, S.D.

Our area is getting prepared for the South Dakota State Fair Aug. 31 through Sept. 4.

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Mike Brosnan raises hay and row crops between Huron and Woonsocket, S.D. He works with his daughter and son-in-law Jackie and Derik Kleinsasser.