Naturalists are baffled this fall by a shortage of acorns in the eastern U.S . Residents in some areas report plenty of acorns , while others have seen none at all . Acorn growth runs in cycles , so a lean year may be normal after last year 's big crop . ( CNN ) -- But if you're an acorn farmer and your crops don't grow as well as usual, it can mean that next year's harvest will not meet demand.
Naturalists are baffled this fall by a shortage of acorns in the eastern U.S . Residents in some areas report plenty of acorns , while others have seen none at all . Acorn growth runs in cycles , so a lean year may be normal after last year 's big crop . But if you're an acorn farmer and your crops don't grow as well as usual, it can mean that next year's harvest will not meet demand.