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Closing Market Report

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

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 July 24, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive overview of current agricultural commodities and weather forecasts. Market analyst Dan Basse outlines a bullish, demand-driven outl... more

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The July 23, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report examines commodity market volatility, political gridlock affecting agricultural policy, and highly concerning weather forecasts. Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net highlights new contract highs in Nov... more

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The July 22, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive update on agricultural markets, policy news, and weather forecasts. Market analyst Greg Johnson highlights a recent rally in soybean and wheat p... more

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The July 21, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides an overview of agricultural commodity markets, crop conditions, energy prices, and weather forecasts. Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing analyzes recent rallie... more

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Frayn Olson
Agricultural Economist
North Dakota State University Extension
Episode: Jul 13 | Closing Market Report
Stephen Platt
Analyst at Archer Financial Services
Archer Financial Services
Episode: Jul 09 | Closing Market Report
Susan Stroud
Commodity analyst at No Bull Ag
No Bull Ag
Episode: Jul 09 | Closing Market Report
Forrest Troyer
Retired corn breeder
University of Illinois (retired)
Episode: July 4th | Independence, Agricultural Adaptation, and the Land
Jerry Gulke
Commodity analyst from the Gulke Group
Gulke Group
Episode: Jul 02 | Closing Market Report
Ad Asit
Agricultural economist at the University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota
Episode: Jul 01 | Closing Market Report
Sue Martin
Avid crop analyst from Ag and Investment Services
Ag and Investment Services (Clarion, Iowa)
Episode: Jun 29 | Closing Market Report
Catherine DeLong
Water quality program manager at Iowa State University
Iowa State University Extension
Episode: Jun 25 | Closing Market Report
Don Day
Weather analyst from Day Weather in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
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Episode: Jun 18 | Closing Market Report

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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.
CMR | Consolidation in the Fertilizer Industry
Q: Am I correct that consolidation may be the devil behind the price increases and that was the starting point for your look at the fertilizer industry?
The discussion framed consolidation as a long-running trend in the fertilizer sector, driven by input costs, capacity shifts, and industry structure, with the current episode highlighting how nitrogen production is concentrated and how farm size trends interact with policy and market dynamics.
May 11 | Closing Market Report
Q: Are there conservation practices that landowners can adopt to reduce stream bank erosion and phosphorus loss, and should we be trying to mitigate it given its natural role?
Andrew explains that stream bank erosion is a significant but not exclusive source of phosphorus loading, and that while it is a natural process, tiling and strategic water management can influence erosion; practices like shielding banks or using wetlands buffers show promise but vary by landscape and cost.

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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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