Pete Meyer joined S&P Global Platts in 2012 to launch the Agricultural Commodities Service. His career in commodities spans close to 40 years, concentrating on agriculture for the past 25. Prior to this, Pete held the position of agricultural commodities specialist at both Lehman Brothers and JP Morgan. He also spent 14 years on the floors of the Chicago Board of Trade and Chicago Mercantile Exchange, trading on behalf of clients as well as proprietarily. He is a long-time member of Pro Farmer who annually participates as a scout on crop tours. He is a frequent presenter at a variety of agriculture conferences and is often sought out for his opinions and yield estimates by members of the media.