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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 in overnight trade, giving up a significant chunk of Monday’s gains.
Soybeans surged higher overnight, supported by Trump encouraging China to increases purchases of U.S. soybeans.
Corn, soybeans and wheat each saw an extension of recent strength early in the overnight session before testing technical resistance, which spurred selling pressure as bears continue to hold the near-term technical advantage.
Grains saw a solid rebound overnight that was bolstered by stronger than expected export sales this morning, which pulled soybeans higher as well.
Corn and wheat hit fresh contract lows overnight while soybeans saw relative strength.
Soybeans continue to lead strength as soymeal is leading a rebound.
Wheat led a late session rebound and was trading on session highs going into the break.
Corn found stiff technical resistance at the 10-day moving average overnight, which pushed prices off recent highs.
Corn, soybeans and wheat struggled to maintain early overnight bullish momentum and saw an increase in selling pressure going into the break this morning.
China absence likely weighing on prices.