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        <ExplanationTxt>THE MARYLAND GRAIN PRODUCERS UTILIZATION BOARD WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1991. IT'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE THE PROFITABILITY OF MARYLAND GRAIN PRODUCTION AND TO IMPROVE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF AGRICULTURE USING CHECKOFF INVESTMENTS TO SUPPORT PROMOTION, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH RESULTING IN GREATER UTILIZATION OF GRAIN.</ExplanationTxt>
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