A conversation between Eric Mensen, integrated solutions specialist at Van Wall Equipment in Story City and Nevada, Iowa, and Van Wall’s staff agronomist led to the sale of a new tractor, bigger ripper, new planter and soon a new vertical tillage unit to one of Van Wall’s customers.
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