Droughts, frosts slash Brazil grain harvest 070809

Droughts, frosts slash Brazil grain harvest

Associated Press

Wednesday, July 08, 2009

BRASILIA, Brazil ---Brazil's government is warning that dry weather and frosts will likely slash the nation's grain harvest by 7.2 percent this year.

The Agriculture Ministry expects 134 million metric tons (148 million U.S. tons) of grain and soy to be harvested in the 2008-2009 planting season, from nearly 144 million metric tons (159 million U.S. tons) the season before.

The ministry on Tuesday blamed the decline on frosts in the southern states of Parana and Mato Grosso do Sul in June, and on droughts in the southern and midwestern region in April and May.

Brazil is the world's second largest soy producer after the U.S., and analysts warned the crop losses could temporarily boost world soy prices.

From the Wednesday, July 08, 2009 edition of the Augusta Chronicle

Reader Comments

Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. Please read our full comments policy. To report a post that may be inappropriate, click the

icon.

TopJobs

Augusta-area Top Jobs

Cargo Hauling Local Drivers for Top National Co! Home Every Night! Call 706.868.6800 CDL Full time, Permanent Jobs Pro Resources $185 J#320 Only local driving position! $-700 | wk & Benefits (more)

PARALEGAL SPECIALIST U. S. Attorney's Office, Augusta Salary Range: $46,625 - $73,329 For more information, go to: www.justice.gov | usao | gas | employment | Vacancy.pd f (more)

EXP CDL DRIVER for Septic Tank & Drain Cleaning Only Experienced Need Apply No Phone Calls Must Have Background Check & Copy of MVR Apply in Person at Budget Sewer Service 2614 Mike... (more)

View all Augusta TopJobs