[dp0622]

Says farmers face devastation.

Doesn’t mention a word about food shortages.

But i’ll buy 2 extra big macs later so I feel safe :)

[redgolum]

Shortages no.

Big spike in futures? Yes. Beef will be more expensive, and pork also.

The wild card is chicken. Costco was building a massive processing plant (right in the stinking flood plane of the Rawhide!) and many farmers had committed to raising chickens for it. $2 million a pop for the farms. My uncle had offered to go in with on one to get me back home. Glad I didn’t take it.

[blackdog]

Flooded land = Lower input costs for nitrogen and phosphorous. Way lower input costs.

Ice and snow melt. Spring rain. It floods lowlands near rivers. Cycle repeats.