Soybean Storage & Marketing Tips by NDSU
April 19, 2019 –Trade Agreement Timing
Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist/marketing specialist, explains how the timing of a U.S.- China trade agreement could affect crop producers’ marketing plans.
April 4, 2019 — Implications of USDA Reports
Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist/marketing specialist, provides an update on U.S.-China trade negotiations and discusses the implications of the USDA reports released on March 29, 2019.
March 28, 2019 — Four Key Coping Priorities in Managing Farm Stress
Sean Brotherson, NDSU Extension family life specialist, explores the use of coping strategies in managing stress and identifies four key coping priorities that can assist you in managing stress in farming and ranching.
March 21, 2019 — More Trade Developments
Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist/marketing specialist, talks about the latest in U.S. – China trade negotiations and the implications for soybean prices.
March 14, 2019 — Stress Warning Signs and Coping Resources in Farming and Ranching
Sean Brotherson, NDSU Extension family life specialist, shares tips for recognizing signs of stress and coping with stress.
March 7, 2019 — Understanding Key Stresses in Farming & Ranching
Sean Brotherson, NDSU Extension family life specialist, talks about understanding and managing key stresses in farming and ranching.
Feb. 28, 2019 — Trade Negotiations Continue
Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist/marketing specialist, talks about the latest in U.S. – China trade negotiations and how the timing of any deal could affect the soybean markets.
Feb. 22, 2019 — Estimating 2019 Planting
Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist/marketing specialist, analyzes the first private estimates of 2019 soybean plantings.
Feb. 14, 2019 — Analysis of USDA Reports
Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist/marketing specialist, analyzes a number of USDA reports (released 2/8/2019) important to soybean marketing.
Feb. 8, 2019 — South American Soybean Update
Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist/marketing specialist, shares the latest information on the soybean crops in Argentina and Brazil.
Feb. 1, 2019 — Trade Negotiations Update
Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist/marketing specialist, talks about what we learned from the recent U.S./China trade negotiations (Jan. 30-31, 2019) and what the negotiations mean for soybean producers.
January 25, 2019 — Drying and Storing Soybean into Spring & Summer 2019
NDSU Extension’s Dr. Ken Hellevang shares critical information on drying and storing soybeans into spring and summer of 2019.
December 14, 2018 — China Buys U.S. Soybeans by Dr. Frayne Olson
Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist/marketing specialist, discusses China’s first purchases of U.S. soybeans since July 2018 and explains what it might mean for soybean prices and shipments going forward.
December 5, 2018 — G20 Trade Update by Dr. Frayne Olson
Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist/marketing specialist, discusses the trade announcements that came out of the G20 Summit and suggests soybean marketing strategies.
November 30, 2018 — South American Production Update by Dr. Frayne Olson
Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist/marketing specialist, looks at the status of soybean crops in Argentina and Brazil. South American crop yields can affect soybean prices in the U.S.
November 21, 2018 — U.S. vs. World Prices by Dr. Frayne Olson
Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist/marketing specialist, compares U.S. soybean prices to prices around the world to demonstrate the variability in prices and the importance of export location in base levels.
November 15, 2018 — Who’s Importing U.S. Grains? by Dr. Frayne Olson
Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist/marketing specialist, looks at which countries are importing U.S. grains and the status of the sales for the 2018-19 marketing year. Export volumes and destinations can have an impact on local basis levels.
November 9, 2018 — USDA WASDE Highlights by Dr. Frayne Olson
Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist/marketing specialist, highlights important information from the USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) updated on Nov. 8, 2018.
Week of October 29, 2018 — Understanding Export Reporting by Dr. Frayne Olson
In this week’s update, Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist/marketing specialist, explains export reporting. Any announcement of sales or shipments can have an impact on soybean prices. Understanding the content of these reports can help producers understand what is really happening in the market.
Oct. 25, 2018 – “Soybean Marketing in a Changing Climate” Series
Dr. Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist/marketing specialist
#1 – In the first in a series of three videos, Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist/marketing specialist, provides background information on the current changes in the soybean markets and the changing trade and marketing climate.
#2 – In the second in a series of three videos, Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist/marketing specialist, discusses how China might adapt to the current changes in the soybean markets and the changing trade and marketing climate.
#3 – In the third in a series of three videos, Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension crops economist/marketing specialist, discusses the strategies for dealing with the current changes in the soybean markets and the changing trade and marketing climate.
Dr. Ken Hellevang, NDSU Extension agricultural engineer, shares soybean harvest and storage tips for this year’s crop.
– Consider Pros, Cons of Alternative Grain Storage Methods – by Dr. Ken Hellevang, NDSU
– Enhancing Soybean Storage Starts With Harvest Moisture – by Dr. Ken Hellevang, NDSU