Crops

http://usda.mannlib.cornell.edu/usda/current/CropProg/CropProg-11-02-2009.pdf

What had been predicted as a bumper crop for corn is now looking for life preservers. Today's USDA "Crop Progress" report shows harvest as way behind the average of 2004 - 08.

Only 25% of the corn is harvested in the lead corn states compared with a 71% average. For soy,the report shows 51% harvested versus an average of 87%.

Bankers must be contemplating doubling their medications.