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Strong production numbers and government policies support the thesis of higher costs for longer.

The announcement Beijing is buying soybeans marks a crucial step toward achieving some market stability for U.S. growers in the near term and hope for the future. USDA’s Vaden says the purchase ‘represents a floor and not a ceiling,’ while ag economists offer a mix of optimism and caution.

After testing thousands of varieties and a decade of trials, a new variety of winter wheat is on its way. Next season, in 2026, South Dakota producers will be able to plant SD Vivan – made with strong resistance to the state’s agronomic challenges.

Local testing and breeding lead the way in new soybean variety development.

Retail partner Nutrien Ag Solutions is trading on trust to bring more opportunities for growers

In 2024, the U.S. exported nearly 27 million metric tons of soybeans to China.

As a handful of corporations influences more of the agricultural supply chain, row crop growers say they are left with fewer input choices, higher prices and diminishing control over their own operations.