Agriculture Rides out the Storm
1993年恶劣天气重创美国农业，但行业整体财务状况稳健。文章分析1994年农业前景，认为正常天气下作物产量将反弹，高粮价可能惠及种植户但推高养殖成本，农场收入前景相对乐观。
Harsh weather pummeled U.S. agriculture in 1993, destroying crops and threatening a downturn in the farm economy. But while the rough weather took a large toll from many farmers, others prospered. Overall, the industry ended the year in solid financial condition.> Barkema and Drabenstott explain why agriculture is well-positioned for a better year in 1994. With a return to normal weather, crop production should rebound. Higher crop prices, pushed up by lean crop inventories, may reward farmers for bringing larger crops to market. But higher crop prices will also push up feed costs for livestock producers. Overall, prospects for farm earnings are relatively bright, although little change is expected in the industry's already strong balance sheet.