August activities revolve around gathering livestock feed

Andrea Johnson
Aug 12, 2021
Aug 12, 2021 Updated Aug 16, 2021

AJ Krusemark Triticale Harvest 2021
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SHERBURN, Minn. – Most of the Krusemark crops reached the "autosteer stage," so Rochelle Krusemark had time for several activities.

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