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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.
January 31, 2023 |
Grain marketing: How to block out the noise
With the holidays behind us I am back on the road doing in-person marketing meetings. What’s interesting to note in my “return to the road” is the tremendous amount…
January 24, 2023 |
2023 grain markets: In the words of Dirty Harry – do you feel lucky?
I love this time of year. Spring is right around the corner; we get a fresh start to another crop and another growing season. Our slate is relatively clean, and…
January 17, 2023 |
USDA’s January data drop surprises trade
The New Year found the USDA providing several changes to the corn and soybean balance sheets last week. Forecasted carry-out for both corn and soybeans became a little tighter, but…
January 10, 2023 |
Why should I use puts if I already have crop insurance?
There is more to protecting the bottom line of your balance sheet than insurance coverage alone. Throughout the holiday celebrations some of you were also doing office work, trying reach…
January 3, 2023 |
Argentina’s soccer team can’t fix broken economy
Ongoing rampant inflation, weather significantly impact the Argentine people and crops. You have probably heard a lot about Argentina lately. They won the World Cup for the third time after…
