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East-Central China In Growing Need Of Rain

Kansas City, April 23 (World Weather Inc.) – Drought and abnormally dry conditions are prevalent in portions of far southern China, the North China Plain, and central Yellow River Basin. These areas have trended drier or much drier than normal in recent weeks with periods of drier weather also occurring earlier in the year. The need for rain remains high in order to improve planting and general development conditions, although the growing season is still quite young leaving plenty of time for improvement. Other areas in China received more significant precipitation in recent weeks and the moisture profile is more favorable. Areas near and south of the Yangtze River will have several opportunities for rain through the middle of next week. The rain will alleviate some of the dryness, but not enough rain will occur in the driest areas to completely fix the moisture deficits. Drier-than-normal weather will prevail for much of east-central China. The ground will continue to dry down and the need for significant rain will remain high heading into May.

Europe Dryness Not A Significant Threat Yet

Kansas City, April 23 (World Weather Inc.) – Several areas from France and the United Kingdom into Poland, the Baltic States, and neighboring locations have been drier than usual since early this year. These areas still have enough moisture to support generally good planting and establishment, though soil moisture is likely lower than usual for this time of year. A week or two of drier weather later this spring or early summer may raise concerns for uneven or poor establishment and early-season development. Other locations in Europe have ample moisture to support aggressive establishment and growth. Northeastern Europe and portions of Ukraine will be drier than usual through the middle of next week. The need for timely rain will increase for these locations in May. Other production areas in Europe will see a mix of rain and sunshine that will maintain a good environment for planting and establishment