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The Sharkey Family, Planting Season, and John Deere

May 14, 2025 06:13 PM

Planting season is a busy time on any farm. This year the Sharkey Family, in Bradford, IL, is taking advantage of John Deere technology to help them be more efficient and effective with their time and data management.

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