Rural America Live with Monty's Plant Food

February 9 at 8PM ET

Watch as farmers, dealers, and Monty’s agronomists discuss Monty’s Liquid Carbon, soil health, and the successes they are seeing in the field. Also, what can growers do this season to get higher yields – even when commodity prices are low? Call in with your questions!

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