The world NEEDS plentiful harvests this year to get through the present food crisis. Unfortunately ...Worries mount as world's farmers push for big harvest
By David Streitfeld and Keith Bradsher
Published: June 10, 2008
GRIFFIN, Indiana: In a year when global harvests need to be excellent to ease the threat of pervasive food shortages, evidence is mounting that they will be average at best. Some farmers are starting to fear disaster.
American corn and soybean farmers are suffering from too much rain, while Australian wheat farmers have been plagued by drought.
"The planting has gotten off to a poor start," said Bill Nelson, a Wachovia grains analyst. "The anxiety level is increasing."
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