Quick Minute with Ken Ferrie: Hot Agronomic Topics

Heading into 2010, Ken Ferrie shares the top questions he is receiving from farmers.

By Margy Eckelkamp

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November 15, 2020 12:02 PM

Heading into 2010, Ken Ferrie shares the top questions hes receiving from farmers.

Ken presented at the 2010 National Farm Machinery Show.

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