19 FEBRUARY 1998. CALIFORNIA: IMPACT (AGRICULTURE)

Joe Bigham of Associated Press reports damage to agriculture is at $65.6 million out of a $24.5 million dollar industry in California but costs may increase if clear weather does not allow pollinating insects to work on the $ 1 billion almond crop. Letttuce may also be affected, although new production in Arizona and New Mexico may prevent any shortages or may even lead to a lettuce glut if California's crop comes through.-- report VIA C. W. Gilbert <blazing@igc.apc.org>

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