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. 

Posts by Kevin Van Trump

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

Why Corn Could Turn Bullish

I'm starting to sharpen my bull horns in corn!....More

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

Bullish corn story might be developing in the far east.

Keep the Chinese weather situation up on the radar screen....More

Corn Producers Seem Stumped

Producers however should be careful getting all bulled up simply on the planting delays....More

What I Like About the Soybean Market Right Now

USDA export estimates of 1.350 billion is too low...suffice to say, I have to agree....More

Keep an Eye on the Soybean Market

Both Argentina and Brazilian soybean meal shipments are much less than last year. From my perspective, there may end up being some significant....More

Weather and Planting continue to play to the bullish side!

Looks like we will remain wetter and cooler here in the US through April....More

Potential Road Blocks in the Soybean Market!

Potential Road Blocks in the Soybean Market!....More