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.

November 28, 2023 | Cesar Cruz

Weather hinders record South American exports

Weather hinders record South American exports

Excessive rain in southern Brazil and dryness in the central and northern areas have been affecting planting progress for 2023/2024 soybeans and the first corn crop. It is creating additional…

November 22, 2023 | Luke Williams

Is ‘store and ignore’ a game-winning marketing strategy?

Is ‘store and ignore’ a game-winning marketing strategy?

Is history repeating Itself? Today’s grain market seems eerily similar to a few moments in our recent past. I can’t help but think back to 2009 and 2013,…

November 14, 2023 | Larry Shonkwiler

Stock shock: USDA report depresses prices

Stock shock: USDA report depresses prices

The November WASDE report delivered some surprises contrary to pre-report yield expectations. If you haven’t heard by now, let’s recap: USDA increased its corn yield estimate from 173.0…

November 8, 2023 | Matt Buckingham

2 chances to profit with smart marketing strategies

2 chances to profit with smart marketing strategies

Most grain farmers are in a transition period – reflecting on the ’23 harvest and yet looking ahead to ’24 crop budgets and goals. As you begin to manage the next…