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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
Impressive gains in soyoil led soybeans higher overnight.
Corn, soybeans and wheat each saw a continuation of Friday’s selling pressure during the overnight session.
Wheat continues to see relative strength and lead to the upside.
Wheat pressed to fresh highs overnight and continues to lead strength while corn and soybeans traded within Wednesday’s range.
Corn exports continue at a rapid pace, could that lead to another increase in USDA’s estimate?
Corn, soybeans and wheat surged higher overnight, negating most of this week’s losses.
Corn, soybeans and wheat each recovered some of Monday’s losses overnight.
USDA has caught a lot of criticism around their demand estimates, but our analysis indicates they may not be far off.
Corn, soybeans and wheat each saw consolidation following the big move higher on Friday.
Corn continues to be rangebound and needs to finish the week strong.