One reason they dump them off like that is because beans do loose there germ over the year and the cost to store and re-bag is greater than just selling on the open market.
Law allows them to sell seed that is 90% or better germ. If it falls to 85% as most does, they cannot sell it but you would not notice the difference between 85% and 95% in the field after planting.
Corn will hold it's germ a little better so they do re-bag it some. Most of the year old corn gets dumped as well. Because of the treatment of the seed on corn they have to dispose of it properly.
You may want to store the seed in a container that breathes a little. A sealed container will condensate with the temperature changes. Moisture would be bad for germanation.
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