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South American Weather Brings Market Volatility

Published January 14, 2022

The condition of the South American crop continues to be a driving force in the corn and soybean markets. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says the crop is under stress. "Southern Brazil and Argentina have had very, very dry…

A Narrow Export Window Possible for U.S. Soybeans

Published December 28, 2021

After a late start a year ago, Brazilian farmers were able to plant soybeans on a timely basis this past year. NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson is concerned this may narrow the export window for U.S. soybeans to…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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South American Weather Brings Market Volatility

A Narrow Export Window Possible for U.S. Soybeans

Brazilian Soybeans Will Come to the International Market Earlier-Than-Normal

Oilseed Crops Offer Good Profit Potential for 2022

Managing Through the Drought

Eastern Corn Belt Crop to Offset Losses in Western Corn Belt

A Tale of Two Crops

The Weather Market Continues

The Benefits of Having a Soy Crush Facility in North Dakota

ND Acreage Estimates Bring Few Surprises

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