U.S. soybean exports fell sharply; Iowa commodity values weakened, LSA notes
LSA fiscal analyst Eric Richardson said U.S. soybean exports dropped from 32.2 million metric tons to 19.3 million metric tons in the current marketing year as of Jan. 15, 2026, largely because of lower Chinese demand, weighing on Iowa farm values and state economic activity.
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Eric Richardson reviewed agricultural export trends and the implications for Iowa’s farm economy and state revenues.
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