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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…

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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…

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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…

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Phase One Trade Deal Takes Effect

Published February 15, 2020

The U.S.-China phase one trade agreement was signed in mid-January. North Dakota State University Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says this past Friday was the implementation date. "There was a lot of people in the futures market that was concerned…

Cooperative Leadership Training Coming Up

Published February 10, 2020

The Quentin Burdick Center for Cooperatives is hosting a cooperative leadership training later this month. The training helps co-op leaders develop core skills and advanced management techniques. Quentin Burdick Center for Cooperatives Director Frayne Olson says there will be a…

Marketing Old Crop Soybeans Differs from New Crop

Published February 6, 2020

Attendees at the Best of the Best event learned more about the U.S. and China phase one trade deal. As the trade deal goes into effect, NDSU Extension crops economist Frayne Olson reminds farmers to approach marketing old crop soybeans…

Be Flexible in Adapting to China’s Supply Chain

Published January 21, 2020

Speaking on trade at the North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Convention, NDSU Extension crops economist and marketing specialist Frayne Olson said a signed phase one deal with China doesn't mean the grain delivery system in place before the trade war…

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Waiting for Details

Published January 9, 2020

With the phase one trade agreement, China will purchase an additional $32 billion in U.S. agricultural products over the next two years. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says it is unclear what happens after those first two years. "We…

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Minor Adjustments Expected on ND Planting Intentions

Slow Down and Make Good Decisions

NDSU Extension Advises Farmers “Don’t Make Changes to Planting Intentions”

Trade with China Highlighted at Transportation Conference

No Big Surprises Expected in USDA Report

Phase One Trade Deal Takes Effect

Cooperative Leadership Training Coming Up

Marketing Old Crop Soybeans Differs from New Crop

Be Flexible in Adapting to China’s Supply Chain

Waiting for Details

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