Leafhopper bug plagues Argentina's corn fields

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Argentina – the world's No. 3 corn exporting country – has slashed millions of tons from its harvest projections for the current crop due to a rare plague of leafhoppers, which can carry a stunt disease that damages the cobs and kernels of the plant. Agriculture and climate experts have linked the outbreak to rising temperatures. Kristy Kilburn reports.

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