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.

July 22, 2025 | Tom Barry, Agricultural risk management advisor

Capture Crop Value While Prices Start With 4 And 10

Capture Crop Value While Prices Start With 4 And 10

Ag Marketing IQ: With no weather challenges on the horizon, the forecast for rallies is waning as the 2025 harvest draws near. In the face of record-breaking crop prospects, farmers…

July 17, 2025 | Austin Schenkel, Farm Progress

Don't Allow Market Volatility to Control Your Decisions

Don't Allow Market Volatility to Control Your Decisions

Ag Marketing IQ: The potential for a record-breaking 16-billion-bushel corn crop is already exerting downward pressure on market prices. Balancing disciplined marketing plans with flexible options strategies will be crucial…

July 3, 2025 | Cesar Cruz Jr, Director of Research

How Much Corn will Brazil Record

How Much Corn will Brazil Record

Ag Marketing IQ: A delayed safrinha harvest may benefit U.S. old crop exports in the short term. Corn exports from Brazil could create headwinds for U.S. farmers with new crop…