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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…

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…

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…

Dry Bean Scene

Published March 5, 2021

As farmers prepare to plant the 2021 crop, they remain optimistic about the dry bean market outlook. That message came from NDSU Extension crops economist Frayne Olson during BeanCon21. Hear more in this week's Dry Bean Scene, made possible by…

Finding the Right Acreage Balance

Published March 5, 2021

Finding the right acreage balance will be especially important this year. Given the current market prices and demand, NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson expects an increase in corn, canola and soybean acres in North Dakota. "We had almost…

U.S. Corn Demand Strength Continues

Published February 8, 2021

U.S. corn is in demand and China purchased large quantities the last week of January. NDSU Extension Crops Marketing Economist Frayne Olson said the current demand numbers are more aggressive than expected. "China bought the same amount of corn the…

Countryside Insurance Agency to Hold Farmer Update Meeting

Published February 1, 2021

Countryside Insurance Agency will host its annual farmer update meeting in-person Tuesday. In addition to crop insurance information, there will be an update on farm policy and markets. Owner/agent Jennifer Otteson says the grain market is capturing the attention of…

Tighter Corn Stocks Boosts Prices and Changes Demand

Published January 28, 2021

The grain market is starting to get nervous as corn supplies tighten, partly due to China's feed demand. "As we start to get U.S. ending stocks pulled down and corn prices get higher and more variable, all of a sudden,…

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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

Dry Bean Scene

Finding the Right Acreage Balance

U.S. Corn Demand Strength Continues

Countryside Insurance Agency to Hold Farmer Update Meeting

Tighter Corn Stocks Boosts Prices and Changes Demand

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