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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
Selling efforts surged around 6:00 a.m. CT this morning across the grain and soy complex this morning.
December corn pushed to a fresh for-the-move high while wheat saw some profit-taking following yesterday’s explosive push higher.
Buyers returned to the grain and oilseed complex overnight, pushing corn to fresh highs.
Modest losses following Monday’s strength.
Historical data offers targets and guidance in volatile trading conditions.
Wheat saw positive price action overnight but far more subdued
Corn, soybeans and wheat saw some early selling pressure overnight before rebounding this morning
Corn, soybeans and wheat each pushed to fresh for-the-move highs overnight before turning lower on profit-taking.
Wheat led strength overnight as tensions in the Black Sea continue to rise.
Balance sheet’s burgeoning Feed & Residual Use category stirs speculation.