South Dakota soybean farmers are struggling this year

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Pierre, SD (KELO.com) — South Dakota farmers are facing a weak bottom line this year especially if they’re growing soybeans. South Dakota News Watch reports an international trade war is driving already low prices below production cost. China usually buys about two thirds of the U.S Soybean production but hasn’t entered any orders yet this year. Beef and lamb producers are doing well with high demand, low inventory and record high prices.