Marion Kujawa looks over a pond he uses to water the cattle on his farm on July 16, 2012 in Ashley, Illinois. Kujawa has been digging the pond deeper after it began to dry up during the current drought. According to the Illinois Farm Bureau, the state is experiencing the sixth driest year on record. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

David CaseJuly 26, 2012 06:00

Food crisis: a new normal?

Q&A: As the climate changes and population increases, here’s what we can expect.

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