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IPFS News Link • Food Shortages

These maps show you which US crops will be wiped out by the current devastating drought

• www.strangesounds.org

So let's start with a map of the current drought condition in the US:

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1. 86% of sunflower production is in drought-stricken area

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2. 99% of spring wheat production is in drought-stricken area

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3. 99% of durum wheat production is in drought-stricken area

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4. 84% of barley production is in drought-stricken area

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5. 86% of alfalfa production is in drought-stricken area

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53% of the sheep inventory is in drought-stricken area

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In comparison, 32% of cattle 46% of hogs, and 48% of milk cows are grown in drought-sicken areas. That's actually pretty high, no? Milk production could take a big hit… And what about a pork meat shortage next year? Time will tell… But get prepaed for the coming food industry collapse. [USDA]