Crop concerns: SD farmers struggle amid global trade war
Despite strong yields, soybean growers face tough markets, shrinking prices, and limited storage options
COLTON — Four generations back in the Thompson farming family, the big concern was how much sod you could turn in a day with a single-bottom plow.
A lot has changed since 1887, and a lot of it has been for the good.
But as Jeff Thompson gets ready to harvest a bumper crop of soybeans in 2025, the marketing outlook could be a lot better.
$10B deal between U.S., Taiwan predicts gains for South Dakota wheat farmers
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South Dakota wheat farmers are set for a boost after a Taiwanese flour mill pledged to include their crops in a $10 billion U.S. trade deal, easing concerns over trade war-fueled market volatility.
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