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NewsMarch 27, 1991

JEFFERSON CITY -- Missouri corn producers narrowly defeated a referendum that would have increased the statewide corn check-off. The Missouri Department of Agriculture said the referendum was rejected by a margin of two votes, 944 to 942. The referendum would have increased the check-off from a half cent per bushel to one-center per bushel...

JEFFERSON CITY -- Missouri corn producers narrowly defeated a referendum that would have increased the statewide corn check-off.

The Missouri Department of Agriculture said the referendum was rejected by a margin of two votes, 944 to 942.

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The referendum would have increased the check-off from a half cent per bushel to one-center per bushel.

Funds used from the checkoff is used to fund a variety of corn research and promotion project.

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