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Damaged grain buyers have many options

Nat Williams
Oct 4, 2019
Oct 4, 2019 Updated Oct 7, 2019

Soybeans are loaded into a grain cart following harvest in Illinois last fall. In some areas, damaged grain is in high supply this year.
Photo by Nat Williams

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Buyers who specialize in distressed grain are keeping busy.

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