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North Dakota Soybean Farmers Face Export Woes Amid Harvest

9/10/2025

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North Dakota soybean leaders worry about falling U.S. exports to China despite a potential record harvest.
China, the leading export market, has not made purchases, creating uncertainty for farmers.
Local cash markets are under pressure, prompting producers to store beans rather than sell.
Jim Thompson and Justin Sherlock stress the need for urgent trade resolutions with China.
Southeast North Dakota farmers faced significant grain storage losses due to summer storms.

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Story summary

North Dakota soybean leaders worry about falling U.S. exports to China despite a potential record harvest.
China, the leading export market, has not made purchases, creating uncertainty for farmers.
Local cash markets are under pressure, prompting producers to store beans rather than sell.
Jim Thompson and Justin Sherlock stress the need for urgent trade resolutions with China.
Southeast North Dakota farmers faced significant grain storage losses due to summer storms.