Automotive shop in the town of 85K where I work had no engine oil on the shelf. I did find some in the town of 3.5K where I live. The clerks in both shops admitted it was scarce. Long grain white rice, FWIW, is still relatively inexpensive in the USA as a bulk, storable food product, if you are prepping. Oats and corn, too. Some stores have been short on wheat products, like dry pasta. Though I will note that on your drought map, most of the Durum wheat in the USA is grown in and around the Red River Valley, which is not having drought conditions. That region also produces beet sugar, potatoes and sunflowers. The price of eggs is crazy. Normally less than a dollar per dozen, now closer to three dollars locally, and it's close to Easter, when food retailers often give them away as a loss leader. I spent $32 on two bags of charcoal, and rather regretted it later. That's as bad as $3 for a dozen eggs.
It is also notable that the severe, perhaps unprecedented shortage of ammunition has eased substantially. It's not cheap, for sure, but 18 months ago, some calibers and loads were not available at any price without diligently searching for a source. This is probably more related to domestic politics than international, but in times of shortage, Russian made ammunition would sometimes be available when American was not.
Automotive shop in the town of 85K where I work had no engine oil on the shelf. I did find some in the town of 3.5K where I live. The clerks in both shops admitted it was scarce. Long grain white rice, FWIW, is still relatively inexpensive in the USA as a bulk, storable food product, if you are prepping. Oats and corn, too. Some stores have been short on wheat products, like dry pasta. Though I will note that on your drought map, most of the Durum wheat in the USA is grown in and around the Red River Valley, which is not having drought conditions. That region also produces beet sugar, potatoes and sunflowers. The price of eggs is crazy. Normally less than a dollar per dozen, now closer to three dollars locally, and it's close to Easter, when food retailers often give them away as a loss leader. I spent $32 on two bags of charcoal, and rather regretted it later. That's as bad as $3 for a dozen eggs.
It is also notable that the severe, perhaps unprecedented shortage of ammunition has eased substantially. It's not cheap, for sure, but 18 months ago, some calibers and loads were not available at any price without diligently searching for a source. This is probably more related to domestic politics than international, but in times of shortage, Russian made ammunition would sometimes be available when American was not.
i do hope they build back better
Another case of spontaneous combustion, here a Packaging Paper Machine in Chile - destroyed end of march:
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