News & Publications

News & Publications

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.

January 31, 2022 | Brady Huck

2 grain marketing challenges

2 grain marketing challenges

How to solve these 2 grain marketing challenges Protect yourself from being oversold or under-protected when the markets change. Looking back at 2021 should put a smile on most producers…

January 24, 2022 | Larry Shonkwiler

Corn supply and demand

Corn supply and demand

Corn supply and demand for 2022 South American weather and trade prospects will dictate the direction of corn in the coming months. In a few words, the January U.S. corn…

January 18, 2022 | Brian Basting

Watch for price volatility

Watch for price volatility

Watch for price volatility before upcoming crop insurance period Downside market risk exists prior to the establishment of the 2022 projected crop insurance price. The projected crop insurance pricing period…

January 12, 2022 | Brian Basting

Brace for more Volatility

Brace for more Volatility

Brace for more volatility after this week’s USDA report Several important USDA reports to be released on Jan. 12. Here’s what the trade expects. The USDA on January…

January 3, 2022 | Kent Stutzman

Prosperous New Year

Prosperous New Year

How to make this a prosperous New Year With higher input costs we don’t have much room for error, so make your marketing decisions count. I hope you all…