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Producer uses marketing tools to lock in costs

j.deyoung
Jul 27, 2019
Jul 27, 2019 Updated Jul 31, 2019

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HARLAN, Iowa — Rick Chipman has tried just about everything when it comes to managing risk for his grain and hog operation.

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Rick Chipman built a feed mill several years ago. He grinds his own corn, along with a good deal of corn from his neighbors, and buys soybean meal.
Photo by Jeff DeYoung

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