An elderly woman carries ears of corn to dry outside in Anshun, southwest China's Guizhou Province September 21, 2006. Local corn production continues to boom with the help of the local government in spite of sustained drought in the searing summer.

An elderly woman smiles as he carries earns of corn to dry in Anshun, southwest China's Guizhou Province September 21, 2006. Local corn production continues to boom with the help of the local government in spite of sustained drought in the searing summer.

A couple husks their newly harvested corn in Anshun, southwest China's Guizhou Province September 21, 2006. Local corn production continues to boom with the help of the local government in spite of sustained drought in the searing summer.

Two children run past ears of corn hung on the wall in Anshun, southwest China's Guizhou Province September 21, 2006. Local corn production continues to boom with the help of the local government in spite of sustained drought in the searing summer.

(China Daily September 22, 2006)