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Western Ag Network Report: Friday, January 27, 2023

Today's Western Ag Network Headlines: Record low hay stocks seen in top producing states; and Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis co-sponsors American Beef Labeling Act.

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Jimmy Orr

January 27, 2023less than a minute read

Haying at Danny Schwend in Montana 2 scaled
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