Maize| Maize sowing inFranceslowed down in a rainy week throughout the country.

Maize sowing in France slowed down in a rainy week throughout the country and resulted in the area sown reaching 78 percent of this year's maize crop by April 28, but it is up from 68 percent of last week, according to the data from the Farm OfficeFrance. Corn planting inUnited Statesalso delayed due to dry and warm weather condition in several parts.