Farmers Feeling Impact of Soybean Tariff, But Louisiana's Head of Agriculture Remains Hopeful

By Wallis Watkins, WRKF-FM, Baton Rouge

Louisiana plants more soybean per acre than any other row crop in the state. Last month, China introduced a tariff on American soybeans, making them 25% more expensive for Chinese buyers. The move was a response to tariffs announced by President Trump on Chinese goods. How will the soybean tariff impact Louisiana farmers?