The worldwide impact of the drought was softened by large U.S. Grain stocks from prior years that enabled American suppliers to meet foreign commitments as well as domestic needs.

• 美国前些年储备的大量粮食缓解了干旱带来的世界性影响,不仅使美国供货商满足了国内的需求,同时也兑现了对国外的承诺。