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.

April 26, 2022 | Larry Shonkwiler

Uncertainty Remains

Uncertainty Remains

For these grain markets, a fair amount of uncertainty remains A closer look at the data shows why volatility will remain throughout the growing season. As of next week the…

April 19, 2022 | Josh Green

How to make a profitable year even more profitable

How to make a profitable year even more profitable

How to make a profitable year even more profitable Risk management tools let you lock in fat margins now, yet maintain upside potential in an up-trending market. This spring is…

April 12, 2022 | Kent Stutzman

Marketing in extreme volatility

Marketing in extreme volatility

The keys to better marketing in extreme volatility Utilize these market tools to be proactive, not reactive, to market movement. Wow, what a year it has been already, and we…

April 5, 2022 | Brian Basting

Weather Surprises

Weather Surprises

Weather surprises could alter USDA’s planting estimates There is room for change in the USDA’s 2022 corn and soybean planted acreage estimates. There has been plenty of debate…