Basis and futures spreads often reveal what headline market moves cannot. Understanding these overlooked indicators helps producers identify true market conditions and better-timed selling...
Rhett Montgomery
DTN Lead Analyst
Rhett Montgomery is a DTN market analyst and has worked in the grain industry since 2017.
Rhett was raised on a farm and cattle operation in south-central Nebraska. Rhett earned his bachelor's degree in Agribusiness with an emphasis in marketing from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2017. Rhett is currently working toward his Master's degree in Agricultural Economics from Virginia Tech. Prior to joining DTN, Rhett worked as a cash grain merchandiser and farm marketing adviser servicing Nebraska and neighboring states. Recently, Rhett and his wife Andie moved to Norman, Oklahoma, where Andie is pursuing her PhD in history from the University of Oklahoma.
Recent Blogs by Author
-
-
The soybean market may be on the cusp of a larger technical shift out of the bearish landscape of 2025.
More From This Author
-
USDA Reports Preview
USDA's October reports are expected to reflect harvest delays, shifting yield estimates and revised grain stocks, with traders focused on whether weather-related crop stress tightens corn and soybean supplies despite mixed...
-
USDA Reports Preview
USDA's Grain Stocks and Small Grains reports will offer key insights into corn, soybean and wheat supplies, old-crop demand, and 2026 wheat production after weather challenges and tight inventories.
-
USDA Reports Preview
Ahead of USDA's Sept. 11 WASDE report, corn, soybean and wheat prices have surged to multiyear highs amid deteriorating crop ratings, declining yields, and Black Sea supply disruptions, with traders watching for updated production...
-
Inside the Market
Basis and futures spreads often reveal what headline market moves cannot. Understanding these overlooked indicators helps producers identify true market conditions and better-timed selling opportunities.
-
USDA Reports Preview
At 11 a.m. CDT on Wednesday, Aug. 12, USDA will release the August issue of the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report.