Canned fruits market, 1958-59: Sales records set by California's major canned fruit packs in 100th year but reduced crops influence 1958-59 outlook
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Sidney HoosAuthor Affiliations
Sidney Hoos is Professor of Agricultural Economics, University of California, Berkeley.Publication Information
Hilgardia 12(10):2-10. DOI:10.3733/ca.v012n10p2. October 1958.
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Hoos S. 1958. Canned fruits market, 1958-59: Sales records set by California's major canned fruit packs in 100th year but reduced crops influence 1958-59 outlook. Hilgardia 12(10):2-10. DOI:10.3733/ca.v012n10p2
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