Signal: agricultural losses
TexasDroughtMap28Feb2012

Texas Rice Farmers Lose Their Water

by on 05. Mar, 2012 in Uncategorized

The state’s persistent drought [in Texas] has claimed its latest victims: rice farmers. Because of low water levels in several lakes that serve as reservoirs here, officials said Friday that they wouldn’t release irrigation water to farmers in three counties downstream that produce much of the rice in the state. The rice industry contributes about [...]

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Record heavy rains crippling U.S. crops, driving up prices

by on 27. Apr, 2011 in Uncategorized

Tuesday, the USDA released its weekly planting progress report. Progress in corn planting is extremely behind last year’s record pace. Only 2% of the crop was planted last week, and 9% of the corn crop is already in the ground for the 18 primary producing states. This compares to a 5 year historical average of [...]

India’s mango crop burned up in extreme heat wave linked to climate change

India’s mango crop burned up in extreme heat wave linked to climate change

by on 06. Apr, 2011 in Uncategorized

Alphonso, the king of mangoes, has fallen victim to climate change. The state government’s preliminary estimate is that nearly 80% of the mango crop has been destroyed, said agriculture minister Radhakrishna Vikhe-Patil. “The trees flowered far in excess of everyone’s expectations. The devastation has taken us by surprise. I am told it is because of [...]