Chinese Hunger for Corn Stretches Farm Belt.

Authors :: Kilman, Scott
Spegele, Brian
Polansek, Tom
Cui, Carolyn
Jie, Yang
Source :: Wall Street Journal - Eastern Edition. 8/17/2011, Vol. 258 Issue 40, pC1-C2. 2p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Black and White Photograph.
Publication Year :: 2011
Abstract: The article discusses strong demand from China for U.S. corn. In July 2011 China placed a single order for 21 million bushels, more than the U.S. government estimated China would buy during a full year. Over a 12-month period corn prices have risen almost 100%. Many cite China's growing middle class as a source of increasing demand.