Agricultural giant founded in Hawaii in 1851

I believe the answer is:

dole

(Other definitions for dole that I've seen before include "Money received from the state while unemployed" , "Informal word for unemployment assistance" , "Unemployment pay" , "Kansas senator and 1996 presidential candidate, Bob" , "Dish (out sparingly)" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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