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Lane Akre

Economist, Pro Farmer

Lane is a Pro Farmer 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.

Latest Stories
Grain markets faced heavy selling this morning.
The grain and soy markets saw relatively tight ranges overnight considering the big moves following USDA’s Tuesday reports.
Grains continue to lead strength, rebounding from last week’s losses.
Waning hope for peace led to strength in corn, soybeans and wheat overnight.
Selling efforts halted across the grain and soy complex with each bouncing from technical support.
Corn, soybeans and wheat continue to fall under selling pressure and went into the break near session lows
A summer rally just got under way, but a pullback sparked by peace talks has bulls on the defensive.
Weakness persisted across the grain and oilseed complex overnight as peace talks in the Middle East have funds exiting the market.
Corn export inspections hit the second-highest level of the marketing year last week.
Profit-taking was seen across the grain and soy complex overnight with each market hitting fresh highs before reversing lower