The government shutdown is having an impact on farmers, many of whom are already struggling from the tariff standoff.

Many of them are now harvesting soybeans in Minnesota, but China stopped buying U.S. soybeans after President Trump imposed the 55% tariff.

Traditionally, the U.S. is the top exporter of soybeans to China.

"It's still a rewarding career, but it's got its challenges, especially this year," said Brad Dehn, who's been farming in Hennepin and Wright Counties for more than 40 years.

Dehn says he preemptively sold half his soybean crop at the start of the year, anticipating this moment. The other half has to be stored until next summer.

"There will be a market, but at what price," he asked. "Right now at $9, that's below our cost of production, so there's no profit to be

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