Extreme Heat Worsens Corn Damage in Argentina

January 23, 2012

Scattered thunderstorms have produced locally heavy rainfall in Argentina corn growing areas in January,  but not enough rain has occurred to offset the extreme heat.  Corn growing areas in the western grain belt eported highs over 90 F on 22 of the past 30 days F, half of which were over 95 F.     

Two heat waves have occurred in the Argentina corn areas, the first in mid December and a second, more persistent, heat wave in January.  Subscribers continue to full story...