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South Dakota farm income predicted to fall, but farmers remain optimistic

By Abbey Stegenga, South Dakota News Watch
Jul 17, 2023
Jul 17, 2023

Ron Neugebauer stands alongside corn growing in his field near Dimock, S.D.
SD News Watch photo by Abbey Stegenga

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By Abbey Stegenga, South Dakota News Watch

Farmers in South Dakota and across the U.S. will likely take home less income this year because of increasing input costs and decreasing commodity prices. However, halfway through the growing season, some are optimistic the state could have a good year if the weather cooperates.

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Heather Gessner
South Dakota State University

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Cornfields border the park in Dimock, S.D
SD News Watch photo by Abbey Stegenga

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Ron Neugebauer’s corn grows strong in a field near Dimock, S.D.
SD News Watch photo by Abbey Stegenga

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Cattle look on in a paddock a few miles from Ron Neugebauer’s land near Dimock, S.D.
SD News Watch photo by Abbey Stegenga

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