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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
Prices are consolidating near recent highs in each market as uptrends remain in place.
Corn led strength overnight, gapping higher amid a lack of rain in the forecast as the bulk of the crop heads into pollination over the next couple weeks.
Wheat continues to lead strength with corn and soybeans following to the upside.
USDA will use the latest planted acreage estimates and incorporate Grain Stocks data.
Soybeans and wheat saw an extension of recent gains overnight.
Corn, soybeans and wheat saw an extension of yesterday’s strength but did see some profit-taking going into the break.
Weather and reports of beneficial trade talks with China spurred gains.
Soybeans take a turn leading the way higher.
Corn, soybeans and wheat each saw an impressive push higher this morning, pushing prices into the upper end of yesterday’s range
Two-sided trade overnight.