Despite early challenges—including wet crops, snow delays, and trade-related uncertainty—farmers are reporting some of the best yields in years as the harvest season comes to a close.
Jay Esser, vice president of the South Dakota Corn Utilization Council, noted that while snow briefly halted operations, conditions quickly improved.
Kevin Deinert, president of the South Dakota Soybean Association, echoed the optimism. Noting record yields in both soybeans and corn. Both leaders praised the crop quality, citing minimal disease and strong plant condition.
Tariffs and trade tensions caused market instability earlier in the year, forcing some farmers to store or delay pricing soybeans. However, recent news that China plans to purchase up to 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually has sparked hope.
With harvest nearly complete, Deinert is turning his focus to the farm bill, hoping for its passage by year’s end.
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