Since Aug. 1 tariffs, ND farmers struggle to sell soybeans

For North Dakota soybean farmers, this harvest season brings more anxiety than relief. With China pulling back from U.S. purchases after new tariffs, markets have dried up and prices have slipped, leaving families like Christie Jaeger’s wondering how long they can hold on. Letters from local elevators warning that sales are “nearly impossible” only add to the uncertainty. While federal programs aim to soften the blow, rising input costs and storage worries mean the next few weeks could decide how deeply this trade fight cuts into rural life. Michelle Tom with KFYR has the full story including comments from Representative Fedorchak.