Eliminate the uncertainties of fluctuating crop prices

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Question: Farmers can eliminate the uncertainties of fluctuating crop prices by selling their crops in futures markets (agreeing to a fixed price for crops to be delivered in the future). Who gains or loses from this practice?

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