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by Todd E. Gleason
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 Report, it is hosted by University of Illinois Extension Farm Broadcaster Todd Gleason.
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- Yesterday37 min
Nov 05 | Commodity Week
In the November 5 edition of Commodity Week, host Todd Gleason and panelists Brian Splitt, Dave Chatterton, and Ellen Dearden analyze post-harvest marketing strategies and geopolitical influences on agricultural markets. The panel discusses options for unpriced corn and soybeans currently in commercial storage or on delayed pricing, while emphasizing the critical importance of the upcoming December 11 deadline for the ARC/PLC farm program decision. Additionally, the experts evaluate technical market signals—such as the recent downturn in soybean futures—alongside South American weather patterns and the potential impact of recent U.S. elections and tariffs on China's future agricultural purchasing commitments.Panelists- Dave Chatterton, Strategic Farm Marketing- Ellen Dearden, AgReview- Brian Splitt, AgMarket ★ Support this podcast ★
- 1 weeks ago31 min
Oct 29 | Commodity Week
This episode of Commodity Week, hosted by Todd Gleason, features agricultural market analysts Shane Holtorf and Garrett Toay discussing fall harvest progress and current market conditions. The guests report that the soybean harvest is largely wrapping up with average to better-than-expected yields, while corn yields are highly variable and somewhat disappointing compared to early summer expectations. The panel attributes recent drops in commodity prices to the USDA's surprising October crop report—which unexpectedly raised corn yields—and subsequent heavy selling by fund managers, compounded by broader geopolitical events like the Brazilian and upcoming U.S. elections. To navigate these market headwinds, Toay and Holtorf advise producers to avoid panic selling, utilize on-farm storage to lock in market carries, and remain patient for future pricing opportunities.Panelists- Garrett Toay, AgTraderTalk.com - Stockton, IL- Shane Holtorf, Logic Ag Marketing - Alta, IA ★ Support this podcast ★
- 2 weeks ago45 min
Oct 22 | Commodity Week
In this October 22 edition of Commodity Week, host Todd Gleason and panelists Ted Seifried and Mike Castle examine the recent sluggish price action in the corn and soybean markets. The conversation highlights a recent surge in U.S. export sales largely driven by Chinese purchases and an unexpected flash sale to Spain, though the analysts express concern over lagging non-China global demand. Domestically, they emphasize that robust soybean crush demand, fueled heavily by the biofuel sector, has maintained unexpectedly strong basis levels during the harvest window. The panel concludes by evaluating how macroeconomic factors, such as inflation and Federal Reserve interest rate policies, alongside South American weather conditions, will likely dictate future commodity price movements.Panelists- Mike Castle, StoneX- Ted Seifried, Zaner Ag Hedge ★ Support this podcast ★
- 3 weeks ago32 min
Oct 15 | Commodity Week
The October 15 edition of Commodity Week, hosted by Todd Gleason, features agricultural market analysts Naomi Blohm, Chip Nellinger, and Mike Zuzolo discussing current supply and demand fundamentals. The panel explores the potential breakout of crude oil prices amid Middle East tensions and its subsequent impact on inflation, fertilizer costs, and local grain basis. Furthermore, the experts analyze market reactions to recent USDA crop yield reports, the shifting of commodity fund positions away from massive longs, and the importance of monitoring South American weather and the Brazilian Real. The program concludes with updates on delayed domestic winter wheat planting and a recent surge in Class III milk futures driven by holiday cheese demand.Panelists- Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing- Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef Agri-Marketing- Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com ★ Support this podcast ★
- 4 weeks ago29 min
Oct 09 | Commodity Week
The October 9, 2026, broadcast of Commodity Week features host Todd Gleason leading a panel discussion with market analysts Logan Kimmel, Ellen Dearden, and Jim McCormick regarding the fallout from the day's USDA crop production and supply and demand estimates. The experts highlight the unexpectedly bearish data for the corn market, emphasizing a 2.7-bushel increase in the national yield estimate driven heavily by an 11-bushel jump in Nebraska. This revision pushed projected corn ending stocks to 1.849 billion bushels and triggered a sharp price sell-off. Conversely, the soybean outlook remained relatively neutral with a minor yield adjustment up to 53.1 bushels per acre. Despite the immediate market shock and harvest-time pressure, the panelists advise producers against panic selling. They note that underlying macroeconomic factors, including energy inflation, high diesel prices, and potential South American crop risks tied to a building El Niño, could provide longer-term price support into the winter.Panelists- Ellen Dearden, AgReview- Logan Kimmel, Roach Ag- Jim McCormick, AgMarket .net ★ Support this podcast ★
- Oct 1, 202634 min
Oct 01 | Commodity Week
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 on the USDA's surprise addition of roughly 173 million bushels of corn to ending stocks, shifting balance sheets ahead of the next WASDE report where the panelists anticipate yields may stay steady or drift slightly lower due to quality issues in the western Corn Belt. Turning to global trade, the analysts assess China's continued tariff leverage on U.S. soybeans, the pace of its 25-million-metric-ton purchasing target, and growing export competition from Brazil and Argentina. Finally, they advise producers to leverage basis opportunities, carries, and on-farm storage—noting that farmers are largely cash-flow insulated for now—while cautioning that elevated diesel costs, strained refining capacity, and geopolitical tensions will likely maintain a tight-margin environment for the next 18 to 24 months.Panelists- Dave Chatterton, SFarmMarketing.com- Garrett Toay, AgTraderTalk.com ★ Support this podcast ★
- Sep 25, 202638 min
Sep 25 | Commodity Week
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 examines the recent US-China summit, anticipating official details regarding China’s 25-million-metric-ton soybean commitment, proposed agricultural tariff exemptions, and a $17 billion purchase agreement. Discussion also covers yield projections, with Suderman modeling the national corn yield at 181.1 bushels per acre amidst harvest-related basis pressure and tight global shipping logistics. Chatterton highlights fuel price volatility and reminds producers of upcoming crop insurance and Farm Bill ARC/PLC deadlines. Finally, Seifried previews the September 30 USDA Grain Stocks report, projecting steady carryover figures, and advises utilizing synthetic puts to lock in profitable cash sales while maintaining upside exposure to potential early 2027 South American weather risks.Panelists- Arlan Suderman, StoneX- Dave Chatterton, Strategic Farm Marketing- Ted Seifried, Zaner Ag Hedge ★ Support this podcast ★
- Sep 17, 202632 min
Sep 17 | Commodity Week
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. The panel analyzes the extreme market volatility currently driven by tight stocks, technical trading patterns, and macroeconomic pressures, notably spiking diesel fuel prices and railroad freight rates that are significantly widening the transportation basis. Geopolitical factors, including Black Sea infrastructure attacks and a potential U.S. diesel export ban, are weighed alongside the highly anticipated U.S.-China trade negotiations involving President Trump and President Xi. The experts collectively advise agricultural producers to adopt a balanced risk management strategy, utilizing current price rallies to lock in profitable cash sales while maintaining reownership strategies to navigate continued market unpredictability.Panelist - Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing - Greg Johnson, TGM Total Grain Marketing - Mike Zuzolo, Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting ★ Support this podcast ★
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About Commodity Week
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 Report, it is hosted by University of Illinois Extension Farm Broadcaster Todd Gleason.
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