European Corn Struggles in Heat, Prompting Bigger Imports
Winter wheat near Aschersleben, Germany.
Photographer: Jens Schlueter/Getty Images
Scorching temperatures are hurting the European Union’s corn crops, putting the bloc on track for its largest imports in three seasons.
Temperatures in the week to Aug. 16 rose as much as 9C above normal in northern Spain and southern France, according to the US Department of Agriculture. The heat has dimmed prospects for both quality and yields.