Trump's Empty Promises Leave Iowa Farmers Hanging by a Thread The emergence of young soy plants in Iowa's fields holds more than hope for a bountiful harvest.
It represents a desperate attempt by farmers like Rick Chipman to recoup losses that have piled up since the trade war with China took its toll on their livelihoods.
The price of soybeans remains depressed, down nearly a third from 2022, and American farmers had pinned their hopes on President Trump's trip to China yielding some much needed relief.