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Oranges rot under federal order
California's citrus glut shows thousands of oranges dumped under a federal marketing order. Critics call the system a regulated price-fixing monopoly while supporters say orders ensure orderly, quality distribution. The 48 orders cover 33 commodities across 37 states, shaping a market worth about $12 billion annually.
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Ann Crittenden
New York Times
Bakersfield
Calif
San Joaquin Valley
Sunkist
California Sun
Reagan
David A. Stockman
Office of Management and Budget
Washington
Kent Burt
California
Agriculture Department
United States