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 30, 2024 | John Payne, Ag Risk Management Advisor

Is a Bear in the Hog Market?

Is a Bear in the Hog Market?

With the world chasing meat substitutes, hog producers and processors alike may wish they owned the meat and not the animal. At least that’s the consensus at “Pork School,…

April 23, 2024 | Brian Basting, Commodity Research Analyst

Will Disease Stunt Argentina’s Corn Crop?

Will Disease Stunt Argentina’s Corn Crop?

Recent developments in Argentina's corn industry have sparked uncertainty as the discovery of corn stunt disease casts a shadow over production forecasts. Initially anticipated to yield large quantities, the…

April 17, 2024 | Conner Bridgman, Ag Risk Management Advisor

Just how big is Brazil’s crop?

Just how big is Brazil’s crop?

The significance of Brazil's corn and soybean production is a topic that deeply intrigues us and fuels ongoing debates. Just six months ago, delays in soybean planting caused a…

April 9, 2024 | Brady Huck, Ag Risk Management Advisor

Protect profit amid volatile cattle markets

Protect profit amid volatile cattle markets

So many marketing frustrations could be solved if we could just rewind the clock, go back in time and make different decisions. Unfortunately, we can’t, but each day is…

April 2, 2024 | Brian Basting, Commodity Research Analyst

Expect increased price volatility in grain markets

Expect increased price volatility in grain markets

Given the uncertainty on weather associated with the spring planting season, the potential for increased price volatility is high following the March 28 USDA Grain Stocks and Prospective Plantings reports.…