Kevin Van Trump

Founder, Farmdirection.com

Kevin is a leading expert in Agricultural marketing and analysis, he also produces an award-winning and world-recognized daily industry Ag wire called "The Van Trump Report." With over 20 years of experience trading professionally at the CME, CBOT and KCBOT, Kevin is able to 'connect-the-dots' and simplify the complex moving parts associated with today's markets in a thought provoking yet easy to read format. With thousands of daily readers in over 40 countries, Kevin has become a sought after source for market direction, timing and macro views associated with the agricultural world. Kevin is a top featured guest on many farm radio programs and business news channels here in the United States. He also speaks internationally to hedge fund managers and industry leading agricultural executives about current market conditions and 'black swan' forecasting. Kevin is currently the acting Chairman of Farm Direction, an international organization assembled to bring the finest and most current agricultural thoughts and strategies directly to the world's top producers. The markets have dramatically changed and Kevin is trying to redefine how those in the agricultural world can better manage their risk and better understand the adversity that lies ahead. 

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Jun. 17, 2013

Are Corn Bulls Too Optimistic?

Lets play it out, if corn goes to $4.50....More
Jun. 14, 2013

Fertilizer Delays Cause Concerns

Is a jump in fertilizer prices a real possibility?....More
Jun. 12, 2013

June 2013 WASDE Goes off Without a Hiccup

Most in the trade were looking for old crop corn to remain unchanged or a hair lower....More
Jun. 7, 2013

Bulls are Getting Excited

Yes, "rain makes grain," but remember, "planting in the mud makes the crop a dud."....More
May. 30, 2013

Are Soybean Yield Reductions Warranted this Early?

Soy traders don't seem worried about the record number of acres going in the ground....More
May. 20, 2013

Soybeans Are Down But Not Out Yet!

South American supplies will NOT be able to help overall shortages in both U.S. corn and soybeans....More
May. 10, 2013

May 2013 WASDE Breakdown and Perspective

Breakdown of the USDA numbers....More
May. 9, 2013

Why Corn Could Turn Bullish

I'm starting to sharpen my bull horns in corn!....More
May. 2, 2013

Should You Sell Corn?

Corn bulls were happy to see ethanol production at 857,000 barrels per day (largest since last July), and were also happy to see strong blender....More
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