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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 saw selling pressure overnight, negating a portion of the gains seen Tuesday in corn and beans.
Corn and soybeans saw corrective gains overnight while wheat futures continued to fall under pressure. Each saw an increase in buying interest into the break.
Soybeans and wheat led overnight weakness, each marking fresh six-week lows. Corn saw selling pressure as well but held up better than the former two.
Corn, soybeans and wheat each favored the downside overnight, giving up a portion of Thursday’s gains.
Corn futures led strength overnight, pulling wheat higher. Soybeans pivoted near unchanged most of the overnight session, though showed strength into the break.
Wheat led weakness overnight, facing persistent selling pressure. Corn and soybeans traded higher, though continue to trade largely sideways ahead of today’s USDA reports.
Corn and wheat saw modest strength overnight while soybeans saw mild selling pressure. Wheat futures have closed lower for nine consecutive sessions, a break from that weakness could support corn and soy after the open.
Corn and soybeans rebounded from Friday’s losses overnight while wheat continues to face sharp selling pressure.
Wheat futures led weakness overnight, dragging corn and soybeans lower. Corn and beans remained within Thursday’s range overnight.
Corn, soybeans and wheat each posted corrective gains overnight, with corn leading the way higher. The open has brought selling pressure most of this week, a change of that trend will be key.