News of a grain shortage was met with skepticism and frustration rose from higher prices.

It was the year in which the dollar came off the gold standard; the oil embargo struck; worldwide grain shortages developed.

There was almost none being made now because of the grain shortage and each year the stored supplies grew smaller and the price increased.

During the last season (Winter), the modifiers are ignored, but a number on the card reveals the extent of grain shortage for that year.

United Nations officials estimate that the nation's grain shortage will reach more than two million tons this year.

The resulting grain shortages were a major political issue, and popular discontent threatened to become explosive.

The disorder of the 1600s hampered supply lines and caused grain shortages in Bozcaada.

At the same time, South Africa must cope with its own grain shortage.

I certainly would be very concerned if, later next year, we had a very serious grain shortage.

Our resolution relates specifically to the critical grain shortage which the country is facing this year.