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    • ASA President Scott Metzger (left) and NCGA President Jed Bower (right) live just 20 miles apart and lead two of the nation's largest commodity groups. (Photo by Jessy Woodworth, NCGA)

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      Farming just 20 miles apart, Ohio's Jed Bower and Scott Metzger lead national corn and soybean groups, combining friendship, experience and...

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