Articles tagged under: Frayne Olson

Numerous Market Influences in the Black Sea

Published October 11, 2022

It is unclear if the Black Sea grain deal will be renewed. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says this is just one of many dynamics at play in the region. There's also a bottleneck at Istanbul due to a…
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No Simple Process

Published July 26, 2022

The Black Sea ports of Odesa and Mykolaiv have the largest capacity to handle grain and grain products. Frayne Olson, the grains marketing economist at NDSU Extension, remains concerned about safety. "There has to be some clearing of the mines…
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Wheat Exports Influenced by Global Outlook

Published June 22, 2022

It’s unclear what will happen in the next year for wheat shipments out of the Port of Duluth. NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson says there are two factors affecting wheat movement, the yield potential for the newly planted…
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Questions Remain Over Black Sea Ports

Published June 8, 2022

With the possibility of Ukranian ports opening up, NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson is monitoring the discussion between Russia, Turkey and United Nations. "Some of the ports, like Mariupol, are controlled by the Russians. There's been a lot…
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Time Needed to Expand U.S. Grain Supplies

Published May 14, 2022

With an expected decline in Ukrainian crop production and logistical challenges moving existing grain, the countries that typically buy Ukrainian crops are looking elsewhere for their needs. "We don't have a lot of head-to-head competition, but indirectly, because of the…
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Planting in the Transition Zone

Published April 1, 2022

All eyes are on the Dakotas and Minnesota. The area is considered a transition zone for acreage. NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson says acreage decisions in North Dakota depend on location and what will be competitive. "It's not…
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Russia-Ukraine Situation Creates Domino Effect in the Markets

Published February 25, 2022

NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson is surprised how quickly things are progressing between Russia and Ukraine, especially when it comes to market shifts and logistics. "Since the invasion, it's been a real domino effect and the grain and…
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What Does Russia-Ukraine Dispute Mean for U.S. Wheat?

Published February 4, 2022

The uncertainty between Russia and Ukraine has local wheat growers curious about possible market impacts. Russia is the largest wheat exporter and Ukraine is the third largest in the world. NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson said it’s very…
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