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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.

Grains led weakness overnight with corn and wheat both falling under initial technical support.
Corn and soybean led strength overnight, making up all of Monday’s losses and pressing near recent for-the-move highs.
Corn, soybeans and wheat saw a volatile night of trade as the market digests the implications of U.S. involvement in Iran.
Gains were seen across the grain and soy complex overnight with each surging to fresh for-the-move highs.
Corn and soybeans exhibited impressive strength overnight, led by beans which hit a fresh two-and-a-half month high
Wheat continues to see relative weakness, though prices continue to trade within last Friday’s range.
Funds have been buyers across the ag complex, holding near record length in several products.
Corn, soybeans and wheat each traded in relatively tight ranges overnight following Monday’s big price swings.
Soybeans continue to garner the most market attention as traders wait to see what the ramifications of Friday’s Supreme Court ruling are.
Wheat continues to lead strength while corn and soybeans followed the market higher overnight.