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A South American drought keeps global grain reserves tight, but it could mean good things for North American corn producers.

The Stream, September 5: Cubbie Station Sale Raises Concerns for Australia’s Water

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The possible sale of Australia's Cubbie Station to Chinese investors…
A South American drought keeps global grain reserves tight, but it could mean good things for North American corn producers.

Price of Corn and Soybeans Reached All-Time Highs in July, World Bank Says

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The price of five internationally-traded staple crops rose 10…

Weak Monsoon Raises Specter of Drought in India

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Monsoon rainfall is 14 percent below average in India, which…
A South American drought keeps global grain reserves tight, but it could mean good things for North American corn producers.

The Stream, August 28: Stockholm and the Nexus

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This year's Stockholm International Water Week is placing a particular…
A South American drought keeps global grain reserves tight, but it could mean good things for North American corn producers.

The Stream, August 21: Microbes in Drinking Water Provide New Insights

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Drinking Water Bacteria A University of Michigan study showed…
A South American drought keeps global grain reserves tight, but it could mean good things for North American corn producers.

The Stream, August 14: Food and Water Relief Measures

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France, the United States and G20 president Mexico have scheduled…
Food Shortages Loom Again in Somalia, But Refugees Can’t Escape Water Crisis

Food Shortages Loom Again in Somalia, But Refugees Can’t Escape Water Crisis

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Poor rains have led to crop failures in Somalia, and the threat of food price increases could push parts of the country back into famine. Meanwhile, there is little relief for those who fled to neighboring Kenya, as the refugee camps there are facing water shortages.
A South American drought keeps global grain reserves tight, but it could mean good things for North American corn producers.

The Stream, August 10: Rain Collapses Section of China’s Great Wall

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Rains and Floods Continue in Asia Days of heavy rain caused…
A South American drought keeps global grain reserves tight, but it could mean good things for North American corn producers.

The Stream, August 8: Rice — A Bright Spot for Global Food

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Global affected 20,000 farmers and ruined about 6,500 hectares…
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Watching World Droughts and Food Stocks

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The world food situation isn’t looking good right now. …
A South American drought keeps global grain reserves tight, but it could mean good things for North American corn producers.

Breaking Laws of Supply and Demand: Record U.S. Corn Crop Not Likely to Lower Food Prices

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Favorable weather and prices, driven up by growing global demand and a series of droughts, have combined to push U.S. corn production to a new high — but retail food costs are not expected to drop.
A South American drought keeps global grain reserves tight, but it could mean good things for North American corn producers.

The Stream, March 20: Connecting the Dots Between Water Stress and Food Prices

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Hydropower and Water Security Two of the world's biggest energy…