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As hazelnut prices plummet, Oregon leaders ask USDA to buy surplus

Oregon’s congressional leaders asked the federal government to purchase hazelnuts through a program that distributes them to food banks.

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Salem Statesman Journal· Oct 15, 11:02 AMAs hazelnut prices plummet, Oregon leaders ask USDA to buy surplus

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