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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 early in the overnight session but saw an increase in buying interest this morning.
Corn and wheat led strength overnight, while soybeans are challenging key technical resistance.
Corn and wheat led weakness overnight though saw an increase in buying going into the break.
Grains led weakness overnight while soybeans saw relative strength.
Corn futures’ spreads continue to see volatile trade as volume has picked up amid the roll this week.
Corn, soybeans and wheat each traded on either side of unchanged overnight.
Grains saw relative strength overnight though saw a modest increase of selling pressure going into the break.
Corn led strength overnight, posting impressive gains this morning, while soybeans and wheat followed to the upside.
Corn, soybeans and wheat each traded lower in the overnight session but have since rebounded and traded higher into the break.
Wheat futures led strength overnight with corn following to the upside.