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Grower Preparations In Full Swing For Approaching Harvest

As harvest inches closer and closer, preparations for harvest are in full swing.

Located just east of Highway 71 in central Banner County, Justin Stauffer said that they are currently preparing machinery for harvest.

“We had a little hail, but nothing too significant,” he said.

Justin was cautiously optimistic when he said, “I think the wheat looks pretty good.” He added that they were able to get all their planting done, “some of it later than we like.”

The Stauffers raise wheat, corn, millet, barely and triticale. Justin said that they harvest their own crops.

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