The prediction for soybean production has also been slashed by 12 percent from the previous forecast to 2.7 billion bushels. US is the world's biggest producer of corn and soybeans. But the key Midwest growing area has been seriously hit by drought and heat waves.Crop prices are already at a record high and the weak harvest could see them soar even higher
Saturday 11 August 2012
Drought hits corn and soybean US crops
The prediction for soybean production has also been slashed by 12 percent from the previous forecast to 2.7 billion bushels. US is the world's biggest producer of corn and soybeans. But the key Midwest growing area has been seriously hit by drought and heat waves.Crop prices are already at a record high and the weak harvest could see them soar even higher
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