Wayne Gabbard of Junction City helps unload tobacco at Farmer's Tobacco Warehouse in Danville, Ky., on Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, before auction. A decade ago, tobacco seemed destined to wither as cigarette companies shelled out billions to settle lawsuits and smoking bans swept the country. But as a rebound in production this year shows, Big Tobacco and small growers alike have proven resilient, aided by a boost in exports and by new emphasis on smokeless products.

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