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.

October 23, 2025 | Brian Basting, Cesar Cruz

Lock in Downside Price Protection Now

Lock in Downside Price Protection Now

Ag Marketing IQ: Farmers must maintain focus on harvest and the future crop to keep a door open to higher grain prices and protect themselves from lower corn and soybean…

October 14, 2025 | JJ Keske, Ag risk management advisor, Advance Trading

Here’s How to Profitably Load Out the Corn Bins

Here’s How to Profitably Load Out the Corn Bins

Ag Marketing IQ: Farmers with grain in on-farm storage have three options to capture the carry, additional opportunities to re-own the crop to grab a future price rally and plenty…

October 13, 2025 | Massab Qayum, summer research intern, Advance Trading

Bouncing Basis: Drought and Data Dearth Complicate Grain Markets

Bouncing Basis: Drought and Data Dearth Complicate Grain Markets

At a Glance Harvest estimate: Corn, 29%; soybean 38% Mississippi River levels create transportation bottlenecks Basis outlook: supported inland, pressured at ports As corn and soybean harvest operations continue across…