Articles tagged under: Frayne Olson
Factors Influencing the Soybean Market Rally
Published September 6, 2020
There’s been a nice rally in the soybean markets lately. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says it’s unknown how long the gains will last, but there is a combination of four driving forces causing the rally. "There's weakening U.S.…Market Encouraging Farmers to Store Corn and Wheat, Sell Soybeans
Published August 10, 2020
Ahead of harvest, farmers are starting to make decisions regarding on-farm storage and capacity. It could be benefit farmers to have on-farm storage this year, but farmers should weigh the costs and benefits. A combination of the futures and cash…Keeping Track of the Phase One Deal Follow Through
Published August 3, 2020
During a mid-season market outlook for soybeans webinar, NDSU Extension Grains Marketing Specialist Frayne Olson addressed the conflicting messages on the phase one trade deal between the U.S. and China. According to the Trump administration, China is living up to…May USDA Report Released Tomorrow
Published May 11, 2020
On Tuesday, the USDA will release the May Supply and Demand report. This is the first month the agency forecasts in the new crop marketing year. The USDA will also update old crop demand numbers. NDSU Extension Crops Economist and…Minor Adjustments Expected on ND Planting Intentions
Published April 6, 2020
In a weekly webinar with NDSU Extension, Crops Economist and Marketing Specialist Frayne Olson reflected on the USDA’s Prospective Plantings report and what the data means for North Dakota. "The expectation is to have 3.2 million acres planted to corn…Slow Down and Make Good Decisions
Published March 24, 2020
In an agriculture economics webinar, NDSU Extension specialists answered questions on how the coronavirus is impacting North Dakota agriculture and the economy. Frayne Olson, crops economist and marketing specialist, NDSU Extension, said the situation is changing quickly. "I do think…NDSU Extension Advises Farmers “Don’t Make Changes to Planting Intentions”
Published March 20, 2020
NDSU Extension is advising farmers to not make changes to planting intentions due to the coronavirus outbreak. Market volatility is expected to continue until the number of new cases in the U.S. starts to decline. However, NDSU Extension crops economist…Trade with China Highlighted at Transportation Conference
Published March 12, 2020
One of the key markets for crops grown in the Northern Plains was China. In 2018, the trade war disrupted the local supply chain to the Pacific Northwest. NDSU Extension crops economist Frayne Olson says that supply chain may look…No Big Surprises Expected in USDA Report
Published March 9, 2020
NDSU Extension Marketing Specialist Frayne Olson is not expecting big changes in this week’s USDA Supply and Demand report. "We'll see minor adjustments and tweaks. I know some farmers want USDA to make adjustments to the export forecast that maybe…