“Farmers have made long-term investments whether it is equipment or storage,” said Josh Gackle, a 44-year-old farmer from Kulm, North Dakota. US farmers are expected to sow 85 million acres of soyabeans this year , according to the US Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) , despite a glut from last year 's unsold harvest . The hope is the ongoing US - China trade war will soon be resolved , and futures prices have fallen 5.3 % since China 's 25 % tariff was levied in July . US farmers said sowing soyabeans was cheaper than moving to new crops and , if the trade war continues , they hope to be eligible for more government payouts . However , USDA has repeatedly said its $ 12bn bailout will not be repeated .
US farmers are expected to sow 85 million acres of soyabeans this year , according to the US Department of Agriculture ( USDA ) , despite a glut from last year 's unsold harvest . The hope is the ongoing US - China trade war will soon be resolved , and futures prices have fallen 5.3 % since China 's 25 % tariff was levied in July . US farmers said sowing soyabeans was cheaper than moving to new crops and , if the trade war continues , they hope to be eligible for more government payouts . However , USDA has repeatedly said its $ 12bn bailout will not be repeated .