Argentinean Growers Want to Ship Lemons into U S

Dan August 4, 2006 Citrus

Argentinean citrus growers also deal with citrus canker, and they say now that Florida isÂ allowed to ship fresh fruit to non-citrus producing U. S. states, they too should again be allowed to ship lemons into the U S from Argentina. Â Report (2:00 .wma)

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