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Commodity Week

Todd E. Gleason
Corn
Soybeans
USDA
China
Brazil
Grain Markets
Tariffs
Wheat
USDA Reports
CME Group
Ethanol
Crop Insurance
Soybean Market
Argentina
Illinois
Corn Market
Weather Conditions
Weather
Mexico
South America

Established 1988 Commodity Week is a weekly wrap-up of the CME Group grain markets with analysis and guest interviews. The program is generally recorded Thursday afternoons and posted online by 7:00 p.m. central. It airs on WILL AM580 during the 2:00 p.m. hour each Friday. Commodity Week is a production of University of Illinois Extension and Illinois Public Media. Like the daily Closing Market Re... more

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In this edition of Commodity Week, host Todd Gleason and market analysts Dave Chatterton and Garrett Toay break down the fallout from the USDA Grain Stocks report, trade relations with China, and harvest marketing strategies. The discussion centers o... more

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This edition of *Commodity Week*, hosted by Todd Gleason, features market analysts Arlan Suderman, Dave Chatterton, and Ted Seifried evaluating current grain marketing dynamics, harvest progress, and geopolitical trade developments. The panel examine... more

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The September 17, 2026, edition of Commodity Week features host Todd Gleason and panelists Naomi Blohm, Mike Zuzolo, and Greg Johnson discussing early Midwest harvest yields, which indicate slightly below-average corn and strong early soybean results... more

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 - Matt Darragh, Kpler

 - Ellen Dearden, AgReview

 - Garrett Toay, AgTraderTalk

The September 11 edition of Commodity Week, hosted by Todd Gleason of University of Illinois Extension, examines international grain logistics and the market f... more

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Dave Chatterton
Strategic Farm Marketing panelist
Strategic Farm Marketing
Episode: Oct 01 | Commodity Week
Garrett Toay
Panelist from agtradertalk.com
agtradertalk.com
Episode: Oct 01 | Commodity Week
Arlen Suderman
Analyst at StoneX
StoneX
Episode: Sep 25 | Commodity Week
Ted Seifried
Zaner Ag Hedge representative
Zaner Ag Hedge
Episode: Sep 25 | Commodity Week
Matt Darragh
Grains and oilseeds analyst
Kpler (UK)
Episode: Sep 11 | Commodity Week
Ellen Dearden
Analyst at AgReview
AgReview, Morton, Illinois
Episode: Sep 11 | Commodity Week
Matt Bennett
Analyst at agmarket.net
agmarket.net
Episode: Sep 03 | Commodity Week
Shane Holtorf
Analyst at Logic Ag Marketing
Logic Ag Marketing
Episode: Sep 03 | Commodity Week
Sherman Newlin
Analyst at Zaner Ag Hedge
Zaner Ag Hedge
Episode: Sep 03 | Commodity Week

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Todd Gleason
Host of Commodity Week

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 43 ratings
  • Always new insights

    This always broadens my perspective and helps to guide next week's decisions. Today's guest was more of a bull than I would have expected, but good to know they out there.

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    5
    jim.and
    United States16 years ago
  • Great Job Todd!!!

    This is a great review of the commodities and what is going on in the farming community. A great review of techinicals and fundamentals in the marketplace. Truly leading the way in agriculture communications. Appreciate the work and allowing those not in immediate radio or cable network range to keep a pulse on what is going on in the greatest agriculture community. Go Illini!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve Luster
    United States18 years ago

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Sep 25 | Commodity Week
Q: What should producers be considering as harvest progresses and markets remain volatile?
Producers should focus on long-term margins, use hedging to protect downside while leaving upside open, and consider selling into current prices with upside protection through options or synthetic puts, given potential for both corrections and new highs depending on Monday announcements and global demand signals.
Sep 25 | Commodity Week
Q: How do you view what's happened so far with the Trump-Xi summit and the markets?
The consensus was that there wasn't a lot new that would positively shift agriculture immediately, though there is cautious optimism about forthcoming details, especially around the 17 billion in ag purchases and tariff exemptions, which could influence sentiment as the next USDA reports approach.
Sep 11 | Commodity Week
Q: Can you tally the USDA numbers and highlight what moved the market the most?
Corn production matched expectations, soybeans came in a bit above, but the standout was the higher corn carryout driven by feed residual adjustments, with traders focusing on future 2025 production expectations and EU production revisions.
Apr 23 | Commodity Week
Q: How might geopolitics affect the market in the near term?
Geopolitics, especially around the Strait of Hormuz, could support energy prices and influence fertilizer costs, creating risk premiums that buoy grain prices even if fundamentals turn modestly bearish.
Apr 23 | Commodity Week
Q: What is the current status of planting in the panel's view?
Planting is progressing unevenly by region, with some areas actively planting and others still weather-impacted; the conversation stresses monitoring moisture, frost risk, and the need to adapt basing and marketing plans as conditions change.

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What is Commodity Week about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly wrap-up of grain markets featuring a rotating panel of agricultural market analysts and industry guests. Episodes regularly cover WASDE releases, global production dynamics, price outlooks for corn, soybeans, and wheat, and the interplay of weather, geopolitics, and policy with practical marketing guidance for producers and traders. Notable strengths include on-the-ground regional perspectives, a steady focus on risk management and hedging, and a tendency to blend technical analysis with macro drivers. The show frequently highlights how storage decisions, basis movements, and renewable fuels policy shape marketing strategies, making it useful for listeners who need timely insight into the agricultural commodity complex and related ... more

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1. Dave Chatterton
2. Garrett Toay
3. Arlen Suderman
4. Ted Seifried
5. Matt Darragh
6. Ellen Dearden
7. Matt Bennett
8. Shane Holtorf

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