New corn leader aims to grow markets

Benjamin Herrold
Mar 6, 2021
Mar 6, 2021

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — When Bradley Schad takes over as CEO and executive director of the Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council March 15, he will bring a variety of agricultural experiences with him, starting with his time growing up on his family’s diversified farm near Versailles.

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