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.

August 20, 2025 | Cesar Cruz, Massab Qayum

How Brazil's export bottleneck impacts U.S. corn

How Brazil's export bottleneck impacts U.S. corn

Ag Marketing IQ: Big corn crops on two hemispheres are repainting the global trade picture. With export bottlenecks and increased domestic ethanol demand in Brazil, U.S. corn exporters could see…

August 18, 2025

Annual Bloomington Fall Outlook Meeting

Annual Bloomington Fall Outlook Meeting

ATI hosted a grain market outlook meeting with our commercial customers and merchandising team to prepare for the upcoming fall harvest. The discussion covered current supply and demand trends, USDA…

August 12, 2025 | Larry Shonkwiler, Senior agricultural economist, Advance Trading

How are today’s USDA reports impacting crop prices?

How are today’s USDA reports impacting crop prices?

Ag Marketing IQ: The latest WASDE and crop production reports shocked markets with corn turning bearish due to significantly higher-than-expected yields and increased planted acreage, while soybeans showed initial bearishness…

August 7, 2025 | Luke Williams, Ag risk management advisor, Advance Trading

4 steps for grain farmers to finish strong

4 steps for grain farmers to finish strong

Ag Marketing IQ: Despite record yield predictions driving prices down, strategic marketing decisions this fall can position farmers for post-harvest rallies similar to last year's unexpected $1 corn surge. Going…

August 4, 2025 | Massab Qayum, Summer Research Intern, ATI

Corn yields forecast to hit record high amid favorable weather conditions

Corn yields forecast to hit record high amid favorable weather conditions

New high by Aug. 12? Ag Marketing IQ: WASDE and crop production reports on Aug. 12 are expected to top the charts. Weather patterns supporting exceptional corn development have analysts…