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China Sees Record Corn Drop

Greg Lamp

September 1, 2009

1 Min Read
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According to the Brock Report, China raised its corn production by 2% to a record 166.5 mmt due to larger plantings. Chinese farmers are said to have increased corn plantings by 1.5% this year, while decreasing soybean acreage by 3.7%.

Despite large reserves, China's government is expected to continue to stockpile corn. And, Beijing remains unwilling to subsidize corn exports as in the past.

About the Author

Greg Lamp

Greg grew up on a diversified crop and cattle operation in South Dakota, and has 22 years of experience covering the farming and livestock business. A graduate of South Dakota State University, he served as managing editor of BEEF magazine for five years, previously working for Farm Journal, Successful Farming and Feedlot Management magazines, as well as having served as an account executive with the Colle&McVoy advertising agency. Greg is the recipient of numerous writing and photography honors.

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