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45 Years Later and We’re ‘Still the Same’
Reflection time … what is your story behind the story?
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Results Coming in on ‘Green Policy Pitfalls’
With changes in regulation & incentive, we’re finally starting to put out the fire on the cash-burning EVs
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‘Judge Me on My Losers’
Lessiter Media President revisits the ‘one thing’ maxim & challenges his audience to gauge success or failure on the type of business you were born to earn.
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Green and Gold: A Farm Equipment Film Review
After huddling up with his dad for movie night, Farm Equipment’s Mike Lessiter ‘breaks down’ the football, farming & business drama on the eve of the NFL season.
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Why Bother with the Dealer?
Consider the alternative, says longtime industry veteran
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CTIC’s 'Conservation in Action Tour’ a Worthwhile Investment in Knowledge Capital
The Conservation Technology Information Center hosts unique first-hand exposure event in first-ever South Dakota location in May.
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