In the heat of the moment, heed the warning signs

Aug 22, 2024
Aug 22, 2024

Brandon Boyd welds — Brandon Boyd stick-welds a skid-loader bucket One of his favorite things is repairing and maintaining farm equipment, which includes welding.
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Brent Olson farmed in Big Stone County, Minnesota for 30 years. He once harvested 235 acres of soybeans in 17 1/2 hours. It snowed that night and he had three cups of coffee the next morning before he put on his shoes. Read more at www.independentlyspeaking.com.