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Devastating Coffee Rust Raises Prices on High-end Blends

This short news article from the Associated Press touches on how a deadly coffee fungus may impact Arabica coffee supplies in Central America. The focus is on the U.S. market in particular, and directly quotes the concerns of USAID head administrator Rajiv Shah. Of chief concern is how this disease will affect small holder farmers and their economic stability.  

PBS News Hour,  May 2014