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Harvest 2024 pretty good despite early drought concerns
By Trevor Busch Westwind Weekly News editor@tabertimes.com For a growing season many had already written off before it even started due to ongoing drought concerns, 2024 shaped up to be better than expectations for most area producers. Timely and substantial precipitation in the region throughout the spring allayed early fears about parched prairies and failing crops. However, dry land areas were hampered by heat concerns. … Read More »
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