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Closing Market Report

Todd E. Gleason
Corn
Soybeans
Commodity Markets
Weather Forecast
Wheat
Agriculture
Brazil
USDA Reports
Argentina
Agricultural Economics
Ethanol
China
Tariffs
USDA
Weather
Illinois
Soybean
Weather Patterns
Total Grain Marketing
Crop Insurance

Established 1985 The Closing Market Report airs weekdays at 2:06pm central on WILL AM580, Urbana. University of Illinois Extension Farm Broadcaster Todd Gleason hosts the program. Each day he asks commodity analysts about the trade in Chicago, delves deep into the global growing regions weather, and talks with ag economists, entomologists, agronomists, and others involved in agriculture at the far... more

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The August 14, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive overview of agricultural commodity markets, crop progress, and weather forecasts. Market analyst Mike Zuzolo highlights that wheat and crude o... more

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The August 13, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report examines recent commodity market trends, edge-of-field conservation technologies, and weather-related crop stress. Dave Chatterton analyzes the corn market's response to lower-than-expected ... more

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The August 12, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive overview of the latest USDA crop production numbers and global agricultural weather. Greg Johnson of Total Grain Marketing joins the program... more

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The August 11, 2026 edition of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason for Illinois Public Media, opens with market commentary and a preview of the upcoming USDA WASDE and crop production reports featuring Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketin... more

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Ed Asmussen
Agricultural economist at the University of Minnesota Extension
University of Minnesota Extension
Episode: Aug 04 | Closing Market Report
Stephanie Hoff
Reporter for farm broadcasting
National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB)
Episode: Aug 03 | Closing Market Report
Paul Winters
Director of Public Affairs, Clean Fuels Alliance America
Clean Fuels Alliance America
Episode: Aug 03 | Closing Market Report
Boris Camiletti
Extension Plant Pathologist at the University of Illinois
University of Illinois Extension
Episode: Jul 29 | Closing Market Report
Chad Hart
Agricultural Economist at Iowa State University
Iowa State University Extension
Episode: Jul 22 | Closing Market Report
Dennis Guy
National Association of Farm Broadcasting correspondent
National Association of Farm Broadcasting
Episode: Jul 20 | Closing Market Report
Frayn Olson
Agricultural Economist
North Dakota State University Extension
Episode: Jul 13 | Closing Market Report
Susan Stroud
Commodity analyst at No Bull Ag
No Bull Ag
Episode: Jul 09 | Closing Market Report
Jerry Gulke
Commodity analyst from the Gulke Group
Gulke Group
Episode: Jul 02 | Closing Market Report

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Aug 03 | Closing Market Report
Q: So, when you think about the market and the things that may or may not happen in the future, what is it that you watch?
Gulke explains that traders watch price action in relation to broad fundamentals, with attention to support and resistance levels and the behavior of large speculators, using a price-based, risk-managed framework to decide hedging or position entries.
Jul 27 | Closing Market Report
Q: Anything we ought to discuss before we let you go?
The guest emphasizes that volatility has been high and farmers should be prepared to act when opportunities arise, as the market is likely to continue moving and not stay still.
Jun 29 | Closing Market Report
Q: How is the heat affecting livestock production in the Midwest right now?
Cattle stress is rising due to high temperatures and humidity, with wind helping to temper conditions in some areas, but overall heat stress remains a concern through the next few days before relief next week.
Jun 29 | Closing Market Report
Q: What do you expect from the USDA acres and stocks reports tomorrow?
The market is looking for a potential tilt toward more bean acres and possible surprises in the stocks numbers, which could move prices significantly depending on the acreage mix and carryout expectations.
Jun 15 | Closing Market Report
Q: The monthlies generally don't do a lot of changes. This WASDE apparently adds to supply in many cases—what did you see within that program?
The WASDE's broad global revisions mainly reflect more corn in the world market, influenced significantly by India, but the real takeaway is that the changes don't dramatically alter the US balance or near-term demand signals; export strength and domestic use trends remain key and the headline bearishness on corn is tempered by deeper analysis of ending stocks and regional dynamics.

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A market-focused show that blends commodity analysis, weather forecasting, and agricultural economics to illuminate current conditions in the Midwest and beyond. Across episodes, expect in-depth discussions of corn, soybeans, and other crops, guided by traders and analysts from agribusiness firms, universities, and extension networks. Weather outlooks from specialized forecasters frequently shape market narratives, while policy notes and crop progress reports provide context for risk and opportunity in farming and agribusiness. A standout trait is its long-running, practical emphasis on how soil health practices, weather patterns, and trade dynamics intersect to influence pricing, planting decisions, and farm profitability.

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