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States that have developed biological weapons programs have included anti-crop and anti-livestock research in their programs. The United States may soon see such a deliberate attempt to damage the agriculture indistry and must prepare to limit and control such an attack. The targeting of agriculture is a real threat to the United States as it could be devastating to the economy and to America's peace of mind. While it is unlikely that such attacks would be the work of a traditional terrorist group, there are some situations in which an attack is more likely to occur. 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The United States may soon see such a deliberate attempt to damage the agriculture indistry and must prepare to limit and control such an attack. The targeting of agriculture is a real threat to the United States as it could be devastating to the economy and to America's peace of mind. While it is unlikely that such attacks would be the work of a traditional terrorist group, there are some situations in which an attack is more likely to occur. 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