Spring planting over half complete
Planting of spring crops is over 50% complete as of May 11, according to the Ministry of Agriculture. This is slightly faster than last year’s pace.
Planting completion by crop is 70% for corn, 20% for soybeans, and 20% for mid-season rice.
Wheat prices flat as early harvest starts
Wheat prices were flat in Hubei province last week as the harvest approaches. There is some small-scale harvesting starting in the southern part of the province.
Some un-dry high mo...