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.

March 26, 2025 | Matt Buckingham, Risk Advisor

Don’t Wait for USDA to Surprise You

Don’t Wait for USDA to Surprise You

Don’t Wait for USDA to Surprise You Ag Marketing IQ: Monday’s Prospective Plantings report can create a price storm. Farmers can prep this week to shore up their…

March 24, 2025

Commodity & Ingredient Hedging (CIH) Expands Agricultural Footprint with Acquisition of Advance Trading, Inc.

Commodity & Ingredient Hedging (CIH) Expands Agricultural Footprint with Acquisition of Advance Trading, Inc.

Commodity & Ingredient Hedging (CIH) Expands Agricultural Footprint with Acquisition of Advance Trading, A Leading Provider of Risk Management and Brokerage Services to the Grain Industry CHICAGO, ILLINOIS (March 24, 2025)…

March 19, 2025 | Tom Barry, Ag Risk Management Advisor

In one hand: 3 commodity wishes

In one hand: 3 commodity wishes

Ag Marketing IQ: Dreams for the grain market include a swift resolution to trade arguments (if only), continued brisk demand and a weather scare that cuts production estimates and gooses…

March 11, 2025 | Brett Mapel, Ag Risk Advisor

Plan for the ‘Silly Season’

Plan for the ‘Silly Season’

Plan for the ‘Silly Season’ Ag Marketing IQ: Make grain market decisions now – in the calm before the storm – to help steer your strategy through the volatile crop insurance trough…