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Lane Akre

Lane is an agricultural economist and market analyst specializing in corn, soybean, and wheat markets. He delivers daily fundamental and technical commentary, hedge recommendations, and in depth analysis to over 8,000 agricultural producers and commercial clients. The 2025 leader of the eastern leg of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour, Lane combines on-the-ground field data with decades of historical context to help farmers and agribusinesses navigate volatile markets.

Previously Series 3 licensed, he brokered hedges and sold crop insurance at Silver Creek Commodities after trading overnight Globex sessions working as a junior trader at Pure Market Makers in Chicago, specializing in grain futures, spreads and options. A former Division I fullback for the University of Iowa (BBA Finance, 2019), Lane still applies the discipline, split-second decision-making, and leadership he learned on the field to the trading floor and the countryside. Outside of markets, he’s active in his church, trains Brazilian jiu-jitsu and spends fall mornings in duck blinds and deer stands.

Corn, soybeans and wheat each favored the downside overnight though selling pressure was rather limited.
Wheat led strength overnight with soybeans following modestly to the upside.
Corn, soybeans and wheat saw a relatively quiet night of trade, each seeing action on either side of unchanged.
Wheat continues to lead to the downside, an anchor for both corn and soybeans.
Disease pressure finally weighs on corn ratings.
Markets were spooked overnight amid heavy selling in equity futures regarding uncertainty on tariffs.
Corn led strength overnight while soybeans continue to consolidate following the recent leg higher.
Export demand picking up for new-crop beans
Lack of export interest continues to draw attention in soybeans.
Soybeans lead overnight strength while corn and wheat saw action on either side of unchanged.