Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Agricultural Marketing Services in Brimfield, IL
Cornbelt Marketing has been a trusted leader in agricultural marketing since 1995, combining over 100 years of collective experience to deliver tailored risk management solutions. Our team of Series 3 licensed professionals specializes in commodity consulting, brokerage, and inventory management for grain, oilseed, and livestock markets. We prioritize building long-term relationships with clients, offering personalized strategies to navigate complex market dynamics. Headquartered in Brimfield, Illinois, with a branch in Bancroft, Iowa, we serve producers and commercial entities across the Cornbelt.Our expertise extends to cash grain merchandising, hedge guidance, and educational resources designed to empower informed decision-making. We pride ourselves on transparency, adaptability, and a commitment to client success through sound risk management practices. Our team actively participates in agricultural media, providing candid market analysis to help clients anticipate and capitalize on emerging trends. With a focus on innovation and client-centric service, we remain dedicated to evolving alongside the needs of modern agriculture.
Services
Agricultural Marketing
Risk Management
Inventory Management
Cash Grain Merchandising
Educational Seminars
Hedge Guidance
News Analysis
Consulting Services
Speaking Engagements
Webinars
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 100 years of combined experience in agricultural marketing.
- Our team offers personalized risk management strategies tailored to each operation.
- We serve clients across Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota with local expertise.
- We provide daily market analysis and educational resources for informed decisions.
- Our professionals hold Series 3 licenses for commodity trading compliance.
Associations and certifications
- National Futures Association (NFA) Series 3
Services
Agricultural Marketing
Our agricultural marketing services help farmers maximize profits through strategic pricing and market analysis. We provide tailored plans for grain, oilseed, and livestock producers to navigate volatile markets. Our team combines decades of experience with real-time data to optimize selling opportunities for clients across the Cornbelt.
Risk Management
We specialize in commodity risk management strategies to protect agricultural operations from market fluctuations. Our services include hedge guidance, inventory management, and cash sale tracking. Clients receive customized solutions to mitigate financial exposure while maintaining operational flexibility in evolving market conditions.
Educational Seminars
Cornbelt Marketing offers educational seminars covering market fundamentals, technical analysis, and risk management techniques. These sessions provide producers with tools to make informed decisions. Topics include futures trading basics, pricing strategies, and navigating market volatility through practical, actionable insights.
Cash Grain Merchandising
Our cash grain merchandising services connect producers with optimal market opportunities for immediate sales. We analyze local and regional demand to secure competitive pricing. This service includes basis management and timing strategies to enhance returns on grain and oilseed inventories.
Hedge Guidance
We provide expert hedge guidance to protect against price declines in agricultural commodities. Our team develops customized hedging strategies aligned with individual farm operations. Services include ongoing position management and market updates to ensure effective risk mitigation throughout the growing season.
People
Alan Knobloch
Associated Person
Alan brings decades of grain merchandising experience from his work with Akron Services and Cornbelt Marketing. He specializes in Illinois River market dynamics and cash grain operations. His farm background informs practical marketing solutions for clients.
Sam Hudson
Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer
Sam offers Series 3 licensed expertise in commodity marketing and risk management. He focuses on developing client partnerships and provides market analysis through media appearances. His farm roots inform his understanding of producer needs.
Lawrence Clay
Associated Person
Larry combines academic training in Ag Business with hands-on experience from ADM and Cornbelt Marketing. He specializes in grain merchandising strategies and has served Illinois farmers for over 40 years through evolving market conditions.
Brock Beadle
Branch Manager, Bancroft IA
Brock leads our Iowa operations with a focus on farmer education and market knowledge. He brings practical insights from family farming experience and ethanol industry work to help Midwest producers navigate marketing challenges.
Tyler Endress
President & Treasurer
Tyler transitioned from nursing to agricultural brokerage, combining healthcare precision with farm roots. He focuses on building client relationships and managing marketing risk for farming operations across the Cornbelt region.
Questions
What agricultural marketing services do you offer?
We provide commodity consulting, risk management, inventory management, cash grain merchandising, hedge guidance, and educational resources for grain, oilseed, and livestock producers.
How do you help farmers manage market risk?
We develop customized hedging strategies, provide real-time market analysis, and offer inventory management solutions to protect against price volatility while maintaining operational flexibility.
In which states do you operate?
We serve clients across Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota with local expertise in key agricultural regions including Brimfield, Peoria, Bancroft, and Fairmont.
What educational resources are available?
We offer seminars, webinars, on-farm meetings, and daily market analysis covering pricing strategies, futures trading basics, and risk management techniques tailored to agricultural producers.
How experienced is your team?
Our team holds Series 3 licenses and brings over 100 combined years of agricultural marketing experience, with professionals actively involved in farming and commodity markets since the 1970s.
