South Dakota Farmers Are Concerned about an Agriculture Merger
Some South Dakota farmers say they're concerned about what an upcoming agriculture cooperative merger could mean for competition in the state.
The South Dakota Wheat Growers and North Central Farmers Elevator announced plans at the beginning of March to join and create a newly named co-op. They'll have a combined membership of nearly 8,000 when they merge this summer.
Britton resident DuWayne Bosse tells us,
The merger doesn't leave a lot of competition in the state. Pressure from other companies helps farmers get a good price for their crops.
Ross Ulmer, of Frederick, says,
There's concern that one company could have too much control of the grain markets in the state. It's free enterprise, but it's also hard to see so much consolidation.
Sources: Aberdeen American News, Associated Press
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