Articles tagged under: Frayne Olson
Brazilian Soybeans Will Come to the International Market Earlier-Than-Normal
Published December 16, 2021
In a Northern Crops Institute webinar, NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson said Brazil’s soybean harvest is unusually early this year. "My concern from the United States perspective is that may shorten our export window, not nearly as long as…Oilseed Crops Offer Good Profit Potential for 2022
Published October 15, 2021
When NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson starts to do back-of-the envelope calculations on next year’s acreage, the commodities that lead the charge on bottom-line potential are oilseed crops. "Leading the pack is canola. There's aggressive canola contracts already…Managing Through the Drought
Published September 16, 2021
To manage through this drought, NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson is encouraging farmers to remain flexible and adjust as the situation changes. "Unfortunately, I know too many farmers that kind of shoot from the hip, waiting to see what…Eastern Corn Belt Crop to Offset Losses in Western Corn Belt
Published September 13, 2021
NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson isn’t surprised with the overall numbers in the USDA’s September WASDE report. According to USDA, the yield potential in the Eastern Corn Belt will offset the yield reductions seen in the Western Corn…A Tale of Two Crops
Published August 15, 2021
NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson says there’s a tale of two crops growing in the U.S. right now. "We've talked about South Dakota and southern Minnesota being key corn and soybean growing regions. Drought continues to expand in…The Weather Market Continues
Published July 19, 2021
Across the Corn Belt, it’s tale of two crops. "The eastern Corn Belt has very good rain and in some cases, too much. Then, there's the western Corn Belt, which is too dry," says Frayne Olson, crops marketing economist, NDSU…The Benefits of Having a Soy Crush Facility in North Dakota
Published May 10, 2021
NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson says logistically, North Dakota is a good spot for a soy crush plant. "There are good soybean supplies and demand for the products." Olson thinks the demand for soybean meal could come from…ND Acreage Estimates Bring Few Surprises
Published April 2, 2021
The USDA is expecting an 18 percent increase in canola acres for North Dakota this year. If realized, canola acres would reach 1.8 million acres. NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson is not surprised. "Canola prices, at least on…Dry Bean Scene
Published March 5, 2021
As farmers prepare to plant the 2021 crop, they remain optimistic about the dry bean market outlook. That message came from NDSU Extension crops economist Frayne Olson during BeanCon21. Hear more in this week's Dry Bean Scene, made possible by…