Agricultural giant whose mascot is Bobby Banana (4)

I believe the answer is:

dole

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

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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