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Janelle Atyeo
Sep 2, 2020
Sep 2, 2020 Updated Sep 24, 2020

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FBN launches GRO Network to pair grain buyers with farmers using carbon-capturing practices

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Janelle is editor of the Tri-State Neighbor, covering South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, northwestern Iowa and northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at jatyeo@tristateneighbor.com or follow on Twitter @JLNeighbor.