Trade mission to Japan, South Korea carried hope of diversifying soybean market beyond China

Trade mission to Japan, South Korea carried hope of diversifying soybean market beyond China

South Dakota officials are trying to strengthen trade relationships with Japan and South Korea as soybean farmers look to diversify beyond China, which has reduced its purchases. Jerry Schmitz, executive director of the South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, was part of a delegation that visited the two countries earlier this month. “Really, we’re laying the pathway for additional sales in the future,” he said. The delegation also …