NASA MODIS Image of the Day: June 23, 2009 - Crop Recovery in Afghanistan

In 2008, drought struck Afghanistan and nearly destroyed the country's winter grain crop. Combined with trade disruptions and transport-corridor conflicts, the poor harvest caused local grain prices to skyrocket. Authorities worried that 2009 would repeat the difficulties of 2008, and dry weather lasting from late 2008 through early 2009 increased concern. Beginning in March 2009, however, rain