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

What Will the April 2013 WASDE Say?

Just remember WASDE and NASS don't always see eye to eye....More

How Did the USDA Find Nearly 400 Million Bushels of Corn?

This seems to be the question of the year so far in the corn market....More

Will Soybean Demand Pick Back Up in the Near Future?

The bears are also talking about the fact China is importing fewer soybeans....More

The "Butterfly Effect" is in Full Play!

Keep your eye on the military conflicts in North and South Korea; they may be the "Butterfly."....More

As with all markets, "Fundamentals" will eventually win out.

Leave predicting the market to those who prefer to gamble!....More

How Could South American Crop Affect U.S. Crop Prices?

The concern I have is NOT with current demand, but demand moving forward with the long South American tail looming....More

Should You Sell Corn Before the USDA Report Thursday?

Remember the markets are always the strongest when the most fear is in the air....More

Are You Selling Old-Crop Corn?

I hate to sound like a broken record, but even after the recent USDA data the lyrics remain the same..."Tight old-crop balance sheets for both corn....More

Numbers on the March 8 USDA WASDE, Crop Production Reports

USDA's supply and demand report (WASDE) is the focus of the trade. In a nutshell somewhat disappointing for soybeans, mixed for corn and....More

Details On Proposed Bill To Reduce Crop Insurance Subsidies

Senator Jeff Flake, Arizona Republican, said yesterday, "The crop insurance program has turned into a huge taxpayer-funded boon for some of the....More