Dry Bean Scene
In this week’s Dry Bean Scene, NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson highlights the dry edible bean marketplace. The Dry Bean Scene is brought to you by the Northarvest Bean Growers Association.
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Just-in-Time Delivery Influenced by Red Sea Conflict
With security issues on the Red Sea, major shippers are rerouting around the southern tip of Africa. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson is watching freight rates shoot higher. Shipping delays are happening. "A lot of the buyers are just-in-time delivery…
Demand to Surpass Supply in Renewable Diesel Market
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
