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by Todd E. Gleason
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 farm and industry level.
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- Today15 min
Nov 06 | Closing Market Report
On this edition of the Closing Market Report, Todd Gleason speaks with Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting about post-election commodity market reactions, the impact of a stronger U.S. dollar, and global trade dynamics ahead of the upcoming WASDE report. Then, Eric Snodgrass from Nutrien Ag Solutions discusses the Midwest's transition from an unusually warm fall to its first significant frost, alongside a look at persistent dry patterns extending across the United States. The program concludes with an analysis of South American weather, noting favorable early planting conditions in Brazil but highlighting potential La Niña-driven risks for Argentina and Southern Brazil later in the season.00:52 Ag Markets with Mike Zuzolo, Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting07:32 Ag Weather with Eric Snodgrass, Nutrien Ag Solutions ★ Support this podcast ★
- Yesterday23 min
Nov 05 Closing Market Report
In the November 5, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report, host Todd Gleason covers commodity markets, yield forecasts, weed science, and agricultural weather. Kaden Sweeney of AgMarket discusses local harvest yields in east-central Illinois and anticipates a quiet November USDA crop production report, noting that soybean prices will heavily depend on Brazilian weather developments. Mike Castle from StoneX highlights their latest customer yield survey, which projects national corn and soybean yields higher than previous estimates due to surprisingly strong performance across the northern plains. University of Illinois weed scientist Aaron Hager shares details about a new regional survey assessing farmer awareness and readiness to adopt precision weed control technologies, such as optical sprayers. Finally, Mike Tannura of T-Storm Weather explains how an exceptionally strong El Niño is driving mild U.S. winter weather—likely benefiting the winter wheat crop—while currently bringing heavy spring rains to South America that are supporting their soybean crop development.01:33 Ag Markets with Kaden Sweeney, AgMarket08:01 StoneX November Crop Production Survey Revisions12:09 Grower Survey on Precision Weed Control Technologies17:26 Ag Weather with Mike Tannura, tStorm.net ★ Support this podcast ★
- 2 days ago23 min
Nov 04 | Closing Market Report
With the Midwestern corn and soybean harvest virtually complete, traders are aggressively shifting their focus to next week's USDA supply and demand report. In today's Closing Market Report Greg Johnson of TGM, Total Grain Marketing, notes that while national yield estimates might increase, Illinois corn yields are tracking noticeably lower, leaving soybeans with considerably more downside price risk than corn. Next month, producers must finalize their ARC and PLC safety net decisions by a December 11th deadline, with University of Illinois experts currently favoring ARC-County for most corn and soybean acres. Looking globally, Drew Lerner of World Weather Incorporated reports that while Argentina is soaking up favorable El Nino rains, central Brazil and Russia's southern winter wheat regions are still struggling with lingering dryness.01:58 Ag Markets with Greg Johnson, TGM Total Grain Marketing12:08 ARC / PLC decision for the crop just harvested due December 1113:31 Ag Weather with Drew Lerner, World Weather Inc ★ Support this podcast ★
- 3 days ago23 min
Nov 03 | Closing Market Report
The November 3, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report features analysis from Naomi Blohm on recent large U.S. corn export sales to Mexico, which historical data suggests could signal a market bottom and precede upcoming price rallies. Adam Wattson then details his Champaign County farm's transition to strip-till agriculture, explaining how the practice has reduced his equipment costs, altered his nitrogen management to liquid-only applications, and maintained yield consistency. Following this, Don Day provides a weather outlook, noting that a remarkably quiet and mild Pacific air mass across the U.S. will keep soil temperatures too warm for immediate fall anhydrous ammonia applications, while northern South America faces stormy conditions. The program concludes with a memorial tribute to Dale Orville Helms, a distinguished University of Illinois animal sciences alumnus.01:36 Ag Markets with Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing09:19 Strip Till Transition, a farmer conversation18:57 Ag Weather with Don Day, Day Weather21:38 Remembering Dale Helms ★ Support this podcast ★
- 4 days ago23 min
Nov 02 | Closing Market Report
This episode of the Closing Market Report features discussions on agricultural commodity trends, fall specialty crops, and global weather impacts. Agricultural economist Ed Usset analyzes the recent downturn in crop and crude oil prices, noting that while soybeans are supported by strong crush demand, corn and wheat are struggling to find positive recovery signals. The broadcast then highlights two fall stories: the 75th anniversary of the USDA APHIS international pre-clearance program for imports like Dutch tulip bulbs, and a profile of Illinois's dominance in the processing pumpkin industry. Finally, Mark Russo from EverStream Analytics provides an agricultural weather outlook, covering harvest-slowing rains in the American Midwest, persistent dry conditions threatening Indonesian palm oil, and early-season planting weather across South America.02:10 Commodity Markets Discussion with Ed Usset11:43 Tulips and Pumpkins, a story for the fall16:04 Ag Weather with Mark Russo, EverStream Analytics ★ Support this podcast ★
- 1 weeks ago19 min
Oct 30 | Closing Market Report
The October 30, 2026, broadcast of the *Closing Market Report* features host Todd Gleason discussing agricultural market dynamics and global weather impacts with industry experts. Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting analyzes how geopolitical tensions in the Black Sea and Middle East, combined with evolving U.S. biofuels policies, are influencing wheat, crude oil, corn, and soybean prices. Meteorologist Eric Snodgrass of Nutrien Ag Solutions then details the effects of an early polar vortex split on Midwest fall weather, noting a brief period of mild temperatures before a cold front, and evaluates delayed planting conditions and dry weather risks in Brazil's agricultural regions.01:34 Ag Markets with Mike Zuzolo, Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting12:21 Ag Weather with Eric Snodgrass, Nutrien Ag Solutions ★ Support this podcast ★
- 1 weeks ago23 min
Oct 29 | Closing Market Report
The October 29, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, begins with a daily commodity market recap before transitioning into a special audio tour of the University of Illinois' Morrow Plots. Led by crop scientist Andrew Margenot, the tour celebrates the 150th anniversary of the world's oldest continuous crop rotation experiment, highlighting how a century and a half of specific planting practices and fertility treatments have impacted crop yields and depleted native prairie soil organic matter. The program concludes with an agricultural weather forecast from Mike Tannura of Tstorm Weather, who details an upcoming rain system expected to slow the harvest in the U.S. Corn Belt, varying moisture conditions for domestic winter wheat, and the ongoing wet and unusually cool weather patterns currently affecting crops in Brazil and Argentina.02:04 Audio Tour of the Morrow Plots Crop Rotation Experiment18:44 Ag Weather with Mike Tannura, Tstorm Weather ★ Support this podcast ★
- 1 weeks ago23 min
Oct 28 | Closing Market Report
The October 28, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report provides updates on commodity markets, alternative bioenergy crops, and global agricultural weather. Greg Johnson analyzes recent corn and soybean price declines driven by fund liquidation, while Andy VanLoocke details the agronomic behavior, nitrogen storage cycles, and commercial bioenergy applications of Miscanthus. Meteorologist Drew Lerner concludes with weather forecasts impacting near-term harvest progress in the U.S. Corn Belt and early-season planting conditions across South America.00:31 Ag Markets with Greg Johnon, TGM Total Grain Marketing06:23 Summit Explores Miscanthus Agronomy and Bioenergy Use16:02 Ag Weather with Drew Lerner, World Weather Inc. ★ Support this podcast ★
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About Closing Market Report
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 farm and industry level.
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