Articles tagged under: Frayne Olson
Grain Exports Lag Despite Speculation of Pre-Tariff Surge
Published January 8, 2025
There has been speculation that grain and oilseed exports would surge ahead of the Trump Administration and the potential implementation of across-the-board tariffs. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson said that pre-purchasing did not materialize. "There may have been a…U.S. and China Expected to React Differently to a Trade War
Published December 13, 2024
The United States and China each learned a lot from the trade war that happened during President-Elect Donald Trump's first term. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson said both global economies are in a different place than it was in…Top Shelf Speakers Scheduled for Prairie Grains Conference
Published December 5, 2024
Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers Executive Director Brian Sorenson is excited about the Prairie Grains Conference speaker lineup. "We have Jay Debertin from CHS, Frayne Olson from NDSU, and of course, Daryl Ritchison from NDAWN." The meeting is an opportunity…NDSU Extension Launches “Getting it Right” Series with Soybean Seminar
Published December 4, 2024
NDSU Extension is kicking off its Getting it Right series with soybeans on December 10 from 8:30 to 12pm. Extension Agronomist for Broadleaf Crops Ana Carcedo says the seminar has an all-star cast of presenters. "This year we have amazing…Supply vs. Demand
Published October 10, 2024
Predicting the future is difficult. That is complicated in the grain markets because there are so many variables. NDSU Crops Economist Frayne Olson says many farmers tend to focus on supply-side issues, often ignoring other indicators. "The problem is there's…Low River Levels for Harvest Rush
Published September 17, 2024
North Dakota State University Crops Economist Frayne Olson expects river transportation could be a problem this year. Mississippi water levels are lower than normal in the lower part of the river. When harvest season ramps up, problems on the river…Record Short
Published July 19, 2024
The expectation for a large crop is causing downward pressure on the corn and soybean markets. Speculators are record short in corn and soybeans aren’t far behind. “Typically, what we see is when there’s some kind of fundamental shift and…The Dry Bean Scene
Published April 15, 2024
NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says dry bean acres are expected to find a good supply/demand balance this year. Acres should be higher than last year. He says in this week's Dry Bean Scene that prices have held more…Corn is Still in the Bin
Published April 5, 2024
Farmers are still holding on to 2023 corn. "Because of the lower prices, farmers have not been as aggressive in selling their corn," said Frayne Olson, crops economist, NDSU Extension. "When I go out for meetings and discussions with farm…