Drought Worsens in the U.S.The droughts effect on grain crops has made food prices more expensive around the world, and is affecting the economies of Central American countries.Thursday, August 9, 2012
According to an article in Americaeconomia.com there is an increasing threat of low crop yields in major U.S. agricultural states affected by drought and high temperatures recorded during the month of July. Source: americaeconomia.com ¿Busca soluciones de inteligencia comercial para su empresa?Corn and Beans: Losses in Nicaraguan ProductionSeptember 2019 Because of the scarcity of rain in the region known as the Dry Corridor, producers in the country estimate that in the first cycle of the year has lost about 30% of corn crops and 35% of beans. Northern Triangle: Losses in the Agricultural SectorNovember 2018 Because of the weather, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador report annual losses in basic grain and vegetable production of $196 million, $140 million and $37 million, respectively. Costa Rica: Agriculture Lost $6.25 Million Due to Bad WeatherApril 2010 Rice, sugar cane and corn have been the most affected by droughts caused by weather phenomena “El Niño”. Losses of $2 Million in Costa Rican CropsSeptember 2009 The lack of rain is affecting farmers, causing the loss of 1.500 rice hectares, and threatening an additional 3.500.
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