31.   The problems began with strong markets at home and abroad for American grain and a poor harvest last year of hay and other forage crops.

32.   There are many reasons for the poor harvest beyond the weather.

33.   Then came a poor harvest in Guatemala and slower shipments from Vietnam.

34.   Traders had expected those crops would compensate for poor harvests in Indiana and Ohio, allowing supplies to recover from their lowest levels in decades.

35.   Wheat prices rose on expectations overseas demand will keep U.S. exports strong and draw down stockpiles after a poor harvest this year.

36.   While the government has assured people it has enough food to feed them, it imported rice to compensate for poor harvest due to drought.

37.   A dry spring and early summer followed by heavy August rains could result in a poor harvest of potatoes, a Russian staple, a newspaper reported Thursday.

38.   After two more poor harvests, the nation was plunged into starvation, forced to ration, steal and scavenge for roots and rodents.

39.   Although seeds and fertilizer are exempted from embargo, Ndizeye said Burundi has not received any, which could cause poor harvests and hunger.

40.   Armed robbery by marauders is common in western Sudan, which is afflicted by drought, poor harvests and tribal unrest.