"Global weather conditions are taking their toll on the artery-clogging guilty pleasure known as bacon. A world pork shortage is now 'unavoidable' says Britain’s National Pig Association (NPA)."

"'The culprit is poor crop growing weather around the world, making pig feed too expensive for British farmers to afford,' the NPA wrote on its website.

Here in the U.S., historic drought conditions have created challenging circumstances for hog formers. Dry conditions in the Heartland decimated the corn and soybean crop, a key source of food for pigs.

In its August outlook, the USDA projected decreasing pork production moving forward."

Jason Samenow reports for the Washington Post's Capital Weather Gang blog September 25, 2012. [2]

SEE ALSO:

"Global Bacon Shortage 'Unavoidable,' Group says" (CBS News) [3]

"Worldwide Bacon Shortage Coming" (MSN Money) [4]

"Global Bacon Shortage: 7 Items To Get You Through Porkocalypse" (Huffington Post) [5]

"How To Prepare Yourself for the Baconpocalypse" (Grist) [6]