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PBS NewsHour  Facing Drought, Farmers' Crops Taking Heat

Facing Drought, Farmers' Crops Taking Heat Details

 

Program: PBS NewsHour

Episode: Facing Drought, Farmers' Crops Taking Heat

More than half of the country suffered drought in June, and farmers and their crops are taking a hard hit. David Beckman of Bread for the World and Brian Fuchs of the National Drought Mitigation Center discuss how disappointing corn yields have larger economic consequences for the world's hungriest people.

Duration: (9:06)
Premiere Date: 07/17/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: E


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