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February 2004
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President Bush announced a new immigration reform plan that would affect agricultural workers.
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President Bush proposes immigration reform
President George Bush announced Jan. 7 that he will propose immigration reform, which would affect millions of undocumented workers in the United States.

HarvestWatch controlled-atmosphere system produces firmer apples
Apple growers are faced with a retailer-driven supply and demand. What the retailer demands, it must be supplied – especially in the shadow of large retailers like Wal-Mart. And what is demanded is a year-round supply of high quality apples.

CAFTA, NAFTA, do we HAFTA?
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative completed negotiations on a free-trade agreement between the United States and four Central American countries on Dec. 17.

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