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Mechanical lettuce harvester eyed to cut field crew
Sacramento growers press development of a mechanical lettuce harvester costing over 40 000 dollars. Proponents claim the device would halve field labor and improve uniformity, though unions have not commented. Lettuce remains a major California crop with prices up to 50 cents per head in stores.
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