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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 22, 2026 |
Does early planting forecast a large crop?
Ag Marketing IQ: Don’t miss the rally. While strong price support in corn and soybeans makes sure you grab what you see. Here are four steps to solidify a…
April 22, 2026 |
CYA: Cover your acres to market amidst global unrest
Ag Marketing IQ In Depth: Grain prices offer a profit opportunity for corn growers who bought fertilizer pre-Iran war. With high downside risk, here’s how calls and puts can…
April 13, 2026 |
Here are 4 post-WASDE marketing tips
Ag Marketing IQ: Though questions swirl around USDA’s corn numbers for 2025, Plant ’26 is moving forward. Corn demand is strong. Soybeans need buyers. And the hard red winter…
April 6, 2026 |
When will grain markets lose the geopolitical premium?
Ag Marketing IQ: Global unrest and inflationary pressures add complexity to corn and soybean prices, with markets showing both resilience and resistance. Watch crude oil charts. In the wake of…
