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Missouri corn growers raise issues with governor

Benjamin Herrold
Feb 4, 2022
Feb 4, 2022

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson speaks during the Missouri Corn Growers Association meeting in Jefferson City.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — After a virtual meeting last year, Missouri’s corn growers were back in person for their annual meeting in Jefferson City this year.

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