Plan Ahead
NDSU Crops Economist Frayne Olson advises farmers to have a marketing plan in place and not try to chase the markets. "Let the market come to you because nine times out of ten, you're not going to hear about it…
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A Complicated Scenario for U.S. Soybeans
China responded to the U.S. trade skirmish by matching the 34 percent tariff announced by the United States last Wednesday. That’s on top of the tariffs China already had in place. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson said that was…
Olson: Set Price Targets, Plan Ahead
Despite the uncertainty in U.S. trade, North Dakota State University Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson advises farmers to focus on core marketing strategies. “You as a farm manager are not fast enough to chase the marketplace,” Olson said. “Things are…
Dry Bean Scene
The Dry Bean Scene is a presentation of the Northarvest Bean Growers Association. In this week's report, NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson explained the impact tariff changes will have on the dry bean industry. Here is the report.
Tariffs Could Reshape Global Trade
Ongoing trade tensions and rising tariffs are causing concern among farmers, with many wondering how long the disruptions will last. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson explained there is the potential to alter global trade patterns. “If the tariffs come…
Weather and Politics Lead to Market Volatility
The grain markets are on a roller coaster ride to start 2025. "There's just a lot of moving parts here," said NDSU Extension Economist Frayne Olson. "I always remind everybody that the two biggest things we don't know are weather…
Grain Exports Lag Despite Speculation of Pre-Tariff Surge
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
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
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
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…
