Articles tagged under: Frayne Olson
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…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…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…Growing Concerns About the South American Crop
Published January 26, 2022
The northern growing regions of Brazil are expected to have good yields. NDSU Extension Marketing Education Specialist Frayne Olson says the southern crop growing areas of Brazil are dry. "We're starting to take yield potential and total production out of…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…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…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…