California is in the middle of a drought so severe that domestic supplies may be cut in a matter of weeks. California produces a massive amount of the food consumed in the United States. Extreme cold in the United States has killed livestock in the hundreds of thousands. Florida farmers are looking at massive losses from cold weather not just ruining citrus crops, but squash, cucumbers and herbs. Wheat growth in Texas is stunted by continuing cold weather. The fishing industry in Indonesia has taken a hit because of bad weather. Peru, Venezuela, and Bolivia have experienced rainfall heavy enough to flood fields and rot crops where they stand. Volcanic eruptions in Ecuador are also creating problems due to cattle ingesting ash with their feed leading to a slow and painful death. Parts of Australia have been in drought for years affecting cattle and agricultural production. Rice production in China has been affected by record low temperatures. - See more at: wealthydebates/get-ready-stock-up-on-food-as-shortages-and-price-hikes-are-coming-before-the-years-end/#sthash.jw61ZNHP.dpuf
Posted on: Wed, 12 Mar 2014 01:36:39 +0000
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