Rain in northern China is hindering the collection of corn and spoiling the already harvested crop.

Heavy rains in northern China have disrupted the corn harvest and left it rotting in the fields, creating pressure on grain supply at a time when trade relations are worsening and imports are declining. According to the National Climate Center, leading corn-producing provinces, including Henan and Shandong, have experienced the longest and heaviest rainy season in six decades. The northern region provides at least 30% of China's total corn production, but some fields are too waterlogged to harvest, according to state media. There is a risk that the already harvested corn may mold. Most corn in China is used for animal feed, although it is also consumed as a snack and processed into ethanol for blending with fuel. The country is increasingly relying on its own production, reducing purchases from countries like the United States to enhance food security. This creates vulnerability, especially in the context of climate change and increasing weather unpredictability. Imports this year ...