Yunnan (China), rice not yet ready for harvesting

Yunnan Province, China 1943 - 1945Taken in the summer of 1943, this picture shows rice in its growing stage. Rice was the staple of China and the people depended on a good crop for both food and utilitarian use. Most of Yunnan was a great place for growing crops. The temperatures permitted growing crops the year round. The fertile soil provided vigorous growth.GrayscaleBox