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A corn farmer should __________ in order to reduce his exposure to risk associated with fluctuations in corn prices.

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Answer is Contract

Contracting can reduce risk by guaranteeing prices in advance. Contracts that set price, quality, and amount of product to be delivered are called marketing contracts.


Hedging uses futures or options contracts to reduce the risk of adverse price changes prior to an anticipated cash sale or purchase of a commodity.
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