Speaking on trade at the North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Convention, NDSU Extension crops economist and marketing specialist Frayne Olson said a signed phase one deal with China doesn’t mean the grain delivery system in place before the trade war started will continue. “Supply chains have already shifted. China has diversified their procurement strategies. It’s not just the U.S. and South America anymore. Russia is also in the mix,” explained Olson. “We have to recognize that and consider how we fit in the new system. You can think through and say this is how it will go, but there will be twists and turns in this we don’t expect. People also need to be as flexible as possible so we can learn what this new system looks like and adapt.” Listen to the interview.