date:Apr 29, 2014
ing a new record high during the previous season.
The I.G.C. forecast U.S. wheat production at 59 million tonnes, up 1 million tonnes from 2013. The I.G.C. forecast a harvested area of 19 million hectares, 4% larger than in 2013.
To reflect the impact of drought (in the southern Plains) on yields, production is forecast 1 million tonnes lower than before (in March), at 59 million tonnes, but still 2% higher year over year, the I.G.C. said.
The I.G.C. forecast Chinas 2014 wheat crop at 120 mil