Articles tagged under: Erica Olson
Tight World Wheat Stocks
Published January 7, 2023
The wheat market has had its fair share of issues this past year. North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Devlopment and Research Manager Erica Olson says the global supply and demand situation is holding up. "There are some issues with main…Healthy Spring Wheat Crop Expected
Published July 28, 2022
The Wheat Quality Council Spring Wheat Tour three-day average yield for spring wheat at 49.1 bushels per acre. The average yield for durum is at 39 bushels an acre. North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Development and Research Manager Erica Olson…Delayed Planting Concern
Published May 14, 2022
North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Development and Research Manager Erica Olson says most of the spring wheat planting is happening in the western part of North Dakota. "They haven't received the moisture. Further east and in the central part of…A Tight Situation
Published November 10, 2021
It’s been one of the more difficult years for spring wheat and durum production, due to the ongoing drought conditions. Depending on the area, North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Development and Research Manager Erica Olson says production dropped 40 to…Variability Continues for ND Spring Wheat Harvest
Published August 13, 2021
Variability is the theme as North Dakota’s wheat harvest continues. North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Development and Research Manager Erica Olson says it is not uncommon for there to be half of the yield as last year, but others are…Yield Potential Reduced for Spring Wheat in the Dakotas
Published July 20, 2021
Extremely variable spring wheat conditions are evident in Dakotas this year. North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Development and Research Manager Erica Olson says the hot, dry and windy conditions are dominating the growing season. "We've seen yield potential reduced. Producers…Yields Hurt by the Heat
Published June 2, 2021
The hot weather is not great news for the small grains in North Dakota. The barley crop is doing ok, but it needs rain. North Dakota Barley Council Executive Administrator Steve Edwardson says there are two caveats for small grains…Spotty Spring Wheat Stands Seen Across North Dakota
Published May 5, 2021
According to North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Development and Research Manager Erica Olson, the spring wheat emergence varies across North Dakota. "Most of North Dakota is dry with the exception of a small portion in the southeast part of the…ND Wheat Planting Moves Slowly in Mid-April
Published April 20, 2021
North Dakota farmers are making small progress in planting spring wheat and durum. North Dakota Wheat Commission Market Development and Research Manager Erica Olson says fieldwork likely happened prior to the cold and snow in mid-April. "Then, in some areas…