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Expert Agricultural Marketing Insights & Commodity Market Research
Stay ahead of changing market conditions with the latest news, expert commentary, and actionable insights from Advance Trading. Advance Trading features timely articles covering farm marketing, commodity market research, and comprehensive market analysis to help producers make informed decisions throughout the marketing year. From grain market outlooks and corn futures and options strategies to crop insurance considerations and broader farm risk management topics, our team delivers practical guidance backed by decades of experience and advanced farm risk management technology.
Combining local relationships with high-level agricultural market expertise, we provide the information and perspective you need to strengthen your marketing plan, manage risk with confidence, and capitalize on market opportunities.
September 1, 2026 |
Brazil's Soybean Farmers Hitting Brakes on Once-Rapid Planting Pace
Farm Progress Show: Pricey fertilizer and high interest rates are squeezing Brazilian farmers, likely leading to a pause in the country’s two-decade soybean planting binge. At a Glance Fertilizer…
August 27, 2026 |
You Won’t Pick The Top In This Corn Market Rally
Ag Marketing IQ: Yield estimates from crop tours point to potential sub-1.5-billion-bushel carryout, the tightest in five years. Farmers can move now to lock in gains and hold onto upside…
August 13, 2026
WCIA Interview with Stu Ellis
USDA's August Report Sends Corn Market Soaring The Corn Belt got its own version of a drought-breaking rain this week except it came in the form of good news, not…
August 10, 2026 |
The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast
Basting discusses recent market activity and the upcoming Aug. 12 USDA Supply and Demand report, which could bring increased price volatility. With price changes happening quickly, producers are encouraged to…
July 30, 2026 |
Move on 2026 and 2027 grain prices before Aug. 12 USDA report
Ag Marketing IQ: USDA’s Aug. 12 report – the first 2026 farmer survey-based yield report – may reshape corn and soybean markets and shift trendlines. The difference: millions of bushels, more…
July 8, 2026 |
Geopolitical tensions and high interest rates challenge Brazilian agricultural dominance
Ag Marketing IQ In Depth: Rising Brazilian production and strong domestic biofuel mandates challenge American agricultural exports as both nations compete for global market share. At a Glance Expect Brazil…
April 22, 2026 |
Does early planting forecast a large crop?
Ag Marketing IQ: Don’t miss the rally. While strong price support in corn and soybeans makes sure you grab what you see. Here are four steps to solidify a…
April 22, 2026 |
CYA: Cover your acres to market amidst global unrest
Ag Marketing IQ In Depth: Grain prices offer a profit opportunity for corn growers who bought fertilizer pre-Iran war. With high downside risk, here’s how calls and puts can…
April 13, 2026 |
Here are 4 post-WASDE marketing tips
Ag Marketing IQ: Though questions swirl around USDA’s corn numbers for 2025, Plant ’26 is moving forward. Corn demand is strong. Soybeans need buyers. And the hard red winter…
April 6, 2026 |
When will grain markets lose the geopolitical premium?
Ag Marketing IQ: Global unrest and inflationary pressures add complexity to corn and soybean prices, with markets showing both resilience and resistance. Watch crude oil charts. In the wake of…
