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Demand to Surpass Supply in Renewable Diesel Market

Published December 17, 2023

According NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson, state policies are driving the demand for renewable diesel. “California, Washinton and Oregon have all passed similar kinds of legislation,” said Olson. “To be very honest, we’re having a hard time in agriculture…

Register for Next NCI Marketing Webinar

Published December 17, 2023

The Northern Crops Institute is hosting a market update webinar on Wednesday morning at 8. This webinar will feature Dr. Frayne Olson, crop economist/marketing specialist, North Dakota State University Extension. Olson will discuss the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates…

Little War Premium Unless Conflict Expands Beyond Israel and Palestine

Published November 9, 2023

The war between Israel and Hamas appears to be contained to their region. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says the war hasn’t had an impact on the U.S. grain market yet. "I want to be very clear about that,…

A Strong Cash Position

Published October 17, 2023

During the NDSU Extension Outlook Conference for Agricultural Lenders, expansion was part of the discussion. Crops Economist Frayne Olson said farmers are in a strong cash position and seem to be in growth mode. “There’s going to be really stiff…

Food Security Threatened by Russian Decision

Published July 17, 2023

Russia has not renewed the Black Sea Grain Initiative. "The Russians have been complaining for some time that the original conditions for Russian products like grain and fertilizer and global banking access have not been met," said Frayne Olson, crops…

Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Published March 15, 2023

NSDU Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson is watching the economic reaction to the banking industry closely. "The banks that failed were very focused for the depositors, while a lot of the banks that farmers deal with are much more diversified."…

Chinese News’ Minimal Market Impact

Published February 13, 2023

Chinese Balloon headlines seem to be separate from market action. NDSU Crops Economist Frayne Olson says right now, the news hasn’t impacted markets directly but is causing some anxiety as political tensions have yet to play out. “The pricing system…

Meal Market Takes Priority

Published January 21, 2023

North Dakota State University Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson says the focus on Argentina’s soybean crop is important, but the meal market is more important. "A lot of discussion is on weather in Argentina, but Argentina is a processor, so…

Dry Bean Scene

Published January 19, 2023

NDSU Extension Cropping Economist Frayne Olson joins us in this week's Dry Bean Scene to talk about the dry bean market. The Dry Bean Scene is sponsored by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.

U.S. Farmers Not Expected to Switch

Published December 2, 2022

Mexico is prohibiting imports of biotech corn for human consumption. GM corn will be accepted if it is to be used for livestock feed." NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson doesn’t think farmers will switch corn varieties to non-biotech varieties.…

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Demand to Surpass Supply in Renewable Diesel Market

Register for Next NCI Marketing Webinar

Little War Premium Unless Conflict Expands Beyond Israel and Palestine

A Strong Cash Position

Food Security Threatened by Russian Decision

Caught Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Chinese News’ Minimal Market Impact

Meal Market Takes Priority

Dry Bean Scene

U.S. Farmers Not Expected to Switch

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