'Terrible, terrible, terrible': Colorado soybean farmers weigh in on good harvest, low demand

SOYBEAN HARVEST SEASON IN EASTERN COLORADO

In Yuma County, on the eastern plains of Colorado, farmer Ryan Hansen is harvesting his soybean crop on a warm October day. This is the time of year for the U.S. soybean harvest.

His John Deere combine cost several hundred thousand dollars, though he wouldn’t say exactly how much. In a way, it’s a testament to how expensive the farming industry can be and how important a successful harvest is to covering costs.

Two years ago, massive hail storms wiped away most of Hansen’s soybeans. He plants it rotationally, meaning every other year, in between other crops.

This year, the yield is plentiful. As he makes his way up and down his field, the massive machinery easily clears out the rows and rows of soybeans.

Despite a good harvest, Hansen isn’t t