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Corn Quality Becomes an Issue

Many PNW terminals struggling to reach 50 pounds per bushel

October 1, 2020
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One hindrance to U.S. corn exports at the present time is quality, especially out of the Pacific Northwest, reports The Country Today.

A reported 94% of the corn being loaded out of the region is No. 3 grade, while most buyers are shopping for No. 2 quality.

The main issue is test weight, with many terminals struggling to reach 50 pounds per bushel.

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