41.   The mild conditions come after a dry spell in July damaged the corn crop and threatened to reduce soybean yields.

42.   There was also speculation Labour was considering scrapping a tax credit on dividends that would reduce the yield on equities compared with other investments.

43.   They reason that in order to fill the seats, the airlines would lower costs, which would reduce yields across the board.

44.   This type of pollution also can reduce crop yields and stunt plant growth, the Justice Department said.

45.   Too much heat during the critical pod-filling stage in August could reduce soybean yields.

46.   Traders think sultry August weather in the Midwest already has reduced soybean yields, and further losses are likely if the pattern continues.

47.   When he stopped using chemicals on his land, his first yields were sharply reduced.

48.   With the Brazilian coffee harvest just underway, frost can damage coffee trees, reducing yields of later crops.

49.   Pimentel said that erosion, by taking away soil quality and nutrients, also reduces crop yields.

50.   A lack of fertilizer and fuel and oil for farm equipment has reduced yields over the past decade.