A soybean field in distress due to falling crop prices.

Rural America is suffering an economic crisis as crop prices plunge — ‘U.S. soybean farmers cannot survive a prolonged trade dispute’ | AI News Digest

Published: September 1, 2025, 6:06 p.m. World Negative

Rural America faces a severe economic crisis as crop prices, particularly for soybeans and corn, continue to plummet. Agricultural trade groups are raising alarms about the dire situation for farmers, who are struggling with worsening credit conditions. They are urging lawmakers to enhance access to export markets, especially with China, amid ongoing trade disputes. The situation has become increasingly precarious, with many U.S. soybean farmers warning that they cannot endure a prolonged trade conflict. The impact of these economic challenges is felt deeply in rural communities reliant on agriculture.

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