Unfavourable prospects for current crops | Food supply shortfall in current marketing year requiring exceptional assistance | Unfavourable crop prospects and food supply shortfall |
NORTH AMERICA: Wheat output could fall further this year in the United States as plantings decreased and drought has affected some parts. By contrast, coarse grain area and production could rise somewhat. In Canada, increased wheat and coarse grains harvests are expected after a poor output in 2001. |