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German tractors on display at Mettler Implement booth

Janelle Atyeo
Dec 29, 2023
Dec 29, 2023

Deutz-Fahr tractor — A Deutz-Fahr 5 Series tractor
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“We’ve got a new paint color for guys to check out,” said Jacob Mettler, of Mettler Implement.

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Janelle Atyeo is a small town South Dakota girl enjoying her work as regional editor of the Midwest Messenger and Tri-State Neighbor while raising kids and no-till vegetables in central Sioux Falls. Reach her at janelle.atyeo@lee.net.