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Closing Market Report

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

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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Gerald Michonghi
Agricultural economist at the University of Illinois.
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Mike Tanura
President and CEO of T Storm Weather.
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Rebecca Alter
Agricultural statistician for the USDA NASS Iowa field office
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Director of the USDA NASS Heartland region
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Episode: Apr 29 | Closing Market Report
Nathaniel Wernske
USDA NASS representative for Indiana
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Episode: Apr 29 | Closing Market Report
Carl Zuloff
Emeritus agricultural economist from The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Episode: Apr 28 | Closing Market Report
Ishan Bhanu
Lead Agricultural Commodities Analyst
Kepler
Episode: Apr 23 | Closing Market Report
Frane Olsen
Agricultural Economist
North Dakota State University
Episode: Apr 13 | Closing Market Report
Bruce Sherrick
Director of the TIAA Center for Farmland Research; Agricultural Economist
University of Illinois
Episode: Apr 10 | Closing Market Report Special Edition

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Apr 20 | Closing Market Report
Q: What does the FAPRI outlook suggest for farm finances in 2026 compared to 2025?
The outlook shows some improvement for corn and soybean producers but remains weak overall due to high input costs, with differences between the crops and livestock sectors.
Apr 06 | Closing Market Report
Q: Well, anything you want to add about the weather or planting pace?
Mark Russo replied that rainfall has been beneficial for soil moisture with a generally seasonal pattern, and while the pace of planting is steady rather than rapid, conditions look conducive to a measured start without major impediments.
Apr 06 | Closing Market Report
Q: Any expectations there? Big changes?
Curt Kimmel suggested that changes to corn stocks were modest and that the market is watching WASDE with supply constraints and steady demand, while the bean side shows stronger offsetting factors like crush. He indicated general anticipation of modest adjustments rather than dramatic shifts.
Mar 16 | Closing Market Report
Q: How should producers view the March planting intentions and the upcoming USDA reports?
Producers should use the March planting intentions as a rough guide, recognizing it is a point estimate that will be refined by actual field conditions and weather; they should consider proactive forward marketing strategies, especially given current price levels and the potential for changes in acreage later in the planting season.
Mar 16 | Closing Market Report
Q: What is causing the big swings in the soybean market this week?
The swings are driven by a combination of news over the weekend about potential shifts in China's demand toward non-soybean commodities, concerns about upcoming trade discussions, and broader speculative money flowing through the entire complex, with soybean oil also reacting to crude oil movements.

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The program is a market-focused agricultural briefing that features commodity analysts, agricultural economists, weather forecasters, and policy experts. Episodes typically unpack USDA reports, price trends for corn, soybeans, and wheat, and discuss trade policy, tariffs, and biofuel economics, often pairing market analysis with practical farming advice and weather outlooks. A notable pattern is the blend of data-driven market commentary with historical and technological context in farming, including autonomous agriculture and crop protection policy. The show tends to attract listeners who are farmers, agribusiness professionals, researchers, and policymakers seeking timely, actionable insights on prices, policy, weather, and risk managemen... more

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