Midwest Floods of 2008: Potential Impact on Agriculture

Schnepf, Randy

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Floods;    Flood damage;    Agriculture;   

RP-ID  :  RL34583
RP-ID  :  RL34583_2008Jul16

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses the widespread flooding across much of the Corn Belt that has cast considerable uncertainty over 2008 U.S. corn and soybean production prospects. Estimates of crop damage vary widely, and could change based on the extent of plant recovery or replanting.