1998 warmth tops prior global record in NASA figures
Researchers report that 1998 was the warmest year on record with a global average near 58.5 degrees Fahrenheit, edging past 1995. The rise follows decades of industrial emissions debates and the Kyoto agreement discussions. Some scientists warn against overinterpretation, citing natural climate variability.
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Record year for soybeans and corn. cotton declines
Favorable weather boosted soybean output to 2.76 billion bushels and corn to 9.76 billion, both records or near-records, while cotton fell to 13.7 million bales after drought and storms. Wheat production slipped to 2.55 billion bushels.
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