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California farmers will get subsidies for specialty crops.(AG)
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The Kiplinger California Letter
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March 7, 2007
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Calif. farmers will finally get subsidies for specialty crops... nuts, citrus and other fruits and vegetables grown less widely across the country than corn and wheat. ...
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