If Wheat is so Important as a Food Source, Why is it in Short Supply?
There are a number of factors that can affect the supply and availability of various food products in our global economy, here are a few to consider:
Widespread Drought Conditions
Although floods and wildfires tend to get more media attention, right now many areas of the world are experiencing severe drought conditions. The majority of the western states have been on drought alert for many years now, and 2022 is no exception. Although the western states aren’t large producers of wheat, they do produce other crops that could become short in supply.