A third of Ukraine’s corn crop still stands in fields as winter sets in.

The war, constant blackouts, and the record autumn rainfall that has muddied fields have hit Ukrainian farmers’ harvest efforts. Additionally, the war has decreased how much farmers can fetch for their goods. As well, strikes on the country’s infrastructure have limited the availability of electricity needed to dry soggy grain, reported Bloomberg. While Russia’s invasion has curbed exports, Ukraine remains the world’s fourth-largest corn shipper and significantly impacts global supply. The grain can still be collected into spring, although the prospects for its quality and quantity are ebbing. The US Department of Agriculture cut its Ukraine corn crop outlook to 27 million tons on Dec. 9, down 4.5 million tons, citing relentless autumn rains in three key regions. That would be a five-year low. The United Nations predicts an even lower forecast of 24 million tons.