The drought that continues to afflict China's corn belt is impacting the new crop. Some estimate that production will be cut by 7.5-8 MMT. As a result, the nation's corn price will remain strong for the rest of the year, which will support the upward trend in the pork price. China's Corn Market Remains Firm China's corn market remained firm during the week of 18 August with an average price of $438/MT. High quality corn can cost more, however, and quotes stand at $489/MT in the southern consumption areas where it is used in piglet feed. Several regions have turned to the temporary corn reserve auctions despite the rising auction price and unsatisfactory quality. Although the inventory of newly harvested crops has been increasing in centra...
The magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata) is the sole living representative species of the family Anseranatidae. This waterbird is found in northern Australia and southern New Guinea.[2] The species is not truly migratory but it sometimes travels large distances to find food and water, especiall...
The common ostrich (Struthio camelus), or simply ostrich, is a species of flightless bird native to certain areas of Africa (and historically, Arabia) and is the largest living species of bird. The common ostrich is one of two extant species of ostriches, the only living members of the genus St...
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A pika (/ˈpaɪkə, ˈpiːkə/ PY-kə, PEE-kə[3][4]) is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal native to Asia and North America. With short limbs, a very round body, an even coat of fur, and no external tail, they resemble their close relative the rabbit, but with short, rounded ears.[5] The large-eared pi...
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