USDA HAS PURCHASED FRESH SWEET POTATOES * Deliveries between Jan.

USDA HAS PURCHASED

FRESH SWEET POTATOES

* Deliveries between Jan. 31,--Apr. 30 2004 *

Cases Estimated richness

Fresh Sweet Potatoes (190/5-lb) 418 $114932
All American Farms, Inc. 418

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