Commodity Market FAQs

Midwest Market Solutions is a full-service commodity brokerage and marketing advisory firm. We work with producers and agribusinesses to support informed marketing decisions through structured hedging strategies, daily and weekly market analysis, and professional trade execution.

All trades are cleared through R.J. O’Brien & Associates, one of the nation’s most respected futures commission merchants.

A commodity broker is a licensed professional who facilitates futures and options trades on behalf of clients. At Midwest Market Solutions, our brokers do more than execute trades — they help clients evaluate market conditions, manage risk exposure, and develop disciplined marketing strategies.

A marketing advisory service helps producers develop structured plans to manage price risk and improve marketing decisions. We work directly with clients to establish price targets, monitor cash and futures positions, and plan sales strategies that align with market conditions, production levels, storage capacity, and risk tolerance.

Hedging is used to manage and reduce exposure to unfavorable price movement, while speculation seeks to profit from price changes. Our focus is on disciplined hedging strategies tied to actual production, helping producers stabilize income and protect margins using futures and options.

While it is possible to follow markets independently, working with a licensed broker provides access to professional research, trade execution, and compliance oversight. Our team helps clients evaluate when and how to hedge efficiently while avoiding unnecessary exposure.

We provide regular market commentary through:

• Daily updates via the Market Insider Daily Newsletter
• In-depth weekly analysis through the Market Insider Weekly Newsletter
• Regular video commentary on Market Insider TV

These updates cover grain, livestock, and energy markets, along with technical and seasonal perspectives.

Yes. New subscribers may request a free 30-day trial of the Market Insider Daily and Weekly Newsletters. This trial allows you to review our research and commentary before opening a brokerage or advisory account.

Pricing varies based on the level of service selected. We offer full-service brokerage with advisory support, as well as discount brokerage for self-directed traders. Market Insider newsletter access is also available separately.

Midwest Market Solutions is headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, with branch offices in the following locations:

• Yankton, South Dakota
• Thief River Falls, Minnesota
• Pocahontas, Iowa
• Springfield, MO

Each office is staffed by experienced brokers and advisors serving producers and market participants in their surrounding regions.

Yes. Commodity trading and hedging involve market risk and may not be suitable for all participants. Our role is to provide education, research, and structured guidance to help clients manage risk responsibly. We do not guarantee results.

You may open an account directly or begin with a 30-day free trial of our Market Insider newsletters to explore our market commentary and approach.