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Closing Market Report

by Todd E. Gleason · English · Business

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,

New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 24 min
Latest: 14 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026 · 24 minNew

Oct 14 | Closing Market Report

In this Wednesday edition of the Closing Market Report, Greg Johnson of Total Grain Marketing highlights that the East Central Illinois soybean harvest is nearing 90% completion with strong yields, though early corn yields are falling 20 to 25 bushels short of last year's marks. Nationally, the USDA Crop Progress Report shows the soybean harvest making rapid gains, particularly in Minnesota, while the U.S. corn harvest lags slightly behind the five-year average. In agricultural news, a global diesel shortage is projected to extend into 2027, compounded by regional violence in the Middle…

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E10457 · 14 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 16 minNew
Fall 2026 Fertilizer Management Considerations
Watch the YouTube version of this program at the following link... https://youtu.be/oYslOpCJWD0?si=W-ZxwAY4kmAXhPNB Join our panel of agronomic and economic experts, alongside a real-world practitioner, for an in-depth discussion on fall and spring fertilizer management. As farmers face fluctuating input costs and changing weather patterns, making the right nutrient management decisions is more critical than ever. In this video, the panel breaks down the latest on-farm research and economic data to help you optimize your fertilizer strategy. We cover the logistics of fall anhydrous…
E10458 · 13 Oct 2026 · 24 minNew
Oct 13 | Closing Market Report
E10456 · 12 Oct 2026 · 24 minNew
Oct 12 | Closing Market Report
cmr261012 The October 12, 2026, edition of the *Closing Market Report* opens with closing commodity settlement prices for corn, soybeans, wheat, livestock, and energy. Host Todd Gleason discusses recent USDA grain stocks and crop production reports with North Dakota State University Extension agricultural economist Frayne Olson, examining how harvest progress, feed and residual calculations, yield adjustments in Plains states, export pace, and the increased carry-in are impacting corn marketing decisions. In agricultural news, beef industry consultant Nevil Speer analyzes why the…
E10455 · 9 Oct 2026 · 24 min
Oct 09 | Closing Market Report
The October 9, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report features host Todd Gleason analyzing daily commodity markets and the latest USDA crop production estimates. Guest Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting reviews the unexpected upward revisions to domestic and global corn yields, noting that the data runs counter to recent market trends and creates new headwinds for prices. Additionally, Joshua Nagelberg of CropProphet outlines the agricultural weather forecast, highlighting an incoming wet pattern for the western Corn Belt and evaluating how the current El Nino…
E10454 · 8 Oct 2026 · 24 min
Oct 08 | Closing Market Report
The October 8, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report covers late-season harvest conditions and an exploration of global food systems. Host Todd Gleason first speaks with Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net, who notes that favorable dry-down weather has accelerated the harvest, with soybeans generally outperforming corn yields ahead of the upcoming USDA Crop Production report. The broadcast then shifts to an interview with Michelle Michael and Brandon Whitworth, co-directors of the documentary *World Without Cows*. The filmmakers discuss their travel to 22 countries to document the complex…
E10453 · 7 Oct 2026 · 24 min
Oct 07 | Closing Market Report
Hosted by Todd Gleason from the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, this edition of the Closing Market Report broadcasts from the Independent Grocer Summit in Carterville, Illinois, providing updates on agricultural commodities, rural grocery operations, and global weather. Greg Johnson of TGM reports that the Illinois soybean harvest is progressing swiftly with strong yields, whereas corn yields are proving disappointing due to prior weather damage. Johnson also notes a midday market sell-off as traders await the upcoming USDA crop production report. Shifting to rural food systems,…
E10452 · 6 Oct 2026 · 24 min
Oct 06 | Closing Market Report
The October 6, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report covers commodity market movements, federal policy developments, harvest progress, and agricultural weather. Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing analyzes a "Turnaround Tuesday" rally across corn, soybeans, wheat, and feeder cattle, driven by technical buying and positioning ahead of the USDA WASDE report. USDA crop progress data reveals corn and soybean harvest pacing behind five-year averages nationwide, led by significant weather-related delays in Iowa. Energy analyst Dave Chatterton reviews President Trump’s executive order…
E10451 · 5 Oct 2026 · 24 min
Oct 05 | Closing Market Report
The October 5, 2026 edition of the Closing Market Report opens with commodity market settlements before agricultural economist Ed Usset discusses harvest rain delays, localized spikes in soybean basis bids, and grain marketing strategies ahead of the upcoming USDA WASDE report. The broadcast then examines the rapid expansion of data centers into rural America with American Farm Bureau Federation economist Bernt Nelson, addressing the balance between high financial offers for landowners, the permanent loss of productive farmland, and agriculture's increasing dependence on data storage for…
E10450 · 2 Oct 2026 · 18 min
Oct 02 | Closing Market Report
cmr261002 The October 2, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, provides updates on agricultural commodity markets, pricing trends, and weather forecasts. Market analyst Mike Zuzolo discusses the impact of macroeconomic factors—such as diesel export policies and rising bond yields—on corn and soybean prices following the recent grain stocks report. Additionally, University of Illinois agricultural economist Joe Janzen explains the typical drop in corn basis during the peak fall harvest window, noting regional…
E10449 · 1 Oct 2026 · 24 min
Oct 01 | Closing Market Report
This edition of the Closing Market Report reviews daily agricultural market settlements before examining commodity trends, input costs, nutrient management, and regional weather patterns. Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net discusses harvest progress, noting that recent rains slowed soybean cutting in parts of the Corn Belt while outlining how Chinese export demand, tariff developments, and basis volatility are shaping the corn and soybean outlook. The broadcast highlights the impact of record-high diesel prices exceeding $6 per gallon on field operations and transportation costs during harvest.…
E10448 · 30 Sep 2026 · 24 min
Sep 30 | Closing Market Report
The September 30, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report hosted by Todd Gleason covers daily commodity futures and features detailed analysis of agricultural markets and global weather. Analyst Greg Johnson of Total Grain Marketing unpacks the USDA's quarterly grain stocks report, explaining that unexpectedly high corn ending stocks caused prices to drop, while soybean stocks aligned more closely with trade expectations. Johnson also shares early local harvest observations, noting that soybean yields are generally above average but corn yields are trending lower than the previous year.…
E10447 · 29 Sep 2026 · 24 min
Sep 29 | Closing Market Report
The September 29, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive update on commodity markets, agricultural policy, and weather. Market analyst Naomi Blohm discusses recent grain trading trends, upcoming USDA reports, and the market impact of lagging crop maturity and harvest delays. The program highlights several updates from Washington, D.C., including the rollout of a new digital acreage reporting system by the Farm Service Agency, the ongoing partisan stall of the new farm bill in the Senate, and legislative efforts to secure permanent…
E10446 · 28 Sep 2026 · 24 min
Sep 28 | Closing Market Report
The September 28, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, covers commodity futures and features analysis from three agricultural experts. University of Illinois agricultural economist Joe Janzen discusses the commodity market's negative reaction to the recent Trump-Xi summit, specifically noting the exclusion of soybeans from reciprocal tariff reductions. Janzen also analyzes a typical 15-cent drop in corn basis during the five-week peak harvest window due to supply pressure. University of Missouri agricultural economist Jason Franken reviews the USDA Hogs and…
E10445 · 25 Sep 2026 · 15 min
Sep 25 | Closing Market Report
The September 25, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, examines recent developments in commodity markets and global agricultural weather. Market analyst Mike Zuzolo discusses the potential for rain-damaged crops in the US corn and bean belt, the market anticipation surrounding agricultural export details from a recent Trump-Xi meeting, and strategies for producers to manage price risks amidst harvest delays and rising diesel costs. Meteorologist Eric Snodgrass details how heavy rains and gloomy conditions have stalled harvest efforts in the Midwest, noting…
E10444 · 24 Sep 2026 · 24 min
Sep 24 | Closing Market Report
The September 24, 2026, edition of the *Closing Market Report*, hosted by Todd Gleason for Illinois Public Media, focuses on harvest progress, fertilizer management, and agricultural weather while soliciting donations for the station's fall fund drive. Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net opens the broadcast discussing highly variable corn harvest yields, tile drainage performance, and market expectations surrounding U.S.–China trade negotiations and Chinese commodity buying commitments. University of Illinois soil fertility specialist John Jones then reviews best practices for fall anhydrous…
E10443 · 23 Sep 2026 · 28 min
Sep 23 | Closing Market Report
The September 23, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason on Illinois Public Media, covers regional harvest progress, national agricultural policy, and global weather patterns. Greg Johnson of TGM Total Grain Marketing opens the program with a market update, noting that farmers are waiting for corn to dry down naturally in the fields before harvest activity increases. He also discusses how grain markets are currently trading sideways as they await potential news from an upcoming meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi. The broadcast then features an excerpt from…
E10442 · 22 Sep 2026 · 25 min
Sep 22 | Closing Market Report
The September 22, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason during a fall fund drive for Illinois Public Media, covers commodity markets, global agribusiness supply chains, and regional weather forecasts. Make your gift today in Support of Agriculture @ willgive.org or 217-244-9455 Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing analyzes slight declines in corn and soybean futures, discusses producer storage costs, and assesses potential market impacts from an anticipated meeting between President Trump and President Xi. Gary Schnitkey from the University of Illinois shares…
E10441 · 21 Sep 2026 · 24 min
Sep 21 | Closing Market Report
The September 21, 2026, edition of the *Closing Market Report*, hosted by Todd Gleason, covers agricultural trade, station fundraising, and weather forecasts. Agricultural economist Ben Brown details the potential market implications of an upcoming meeting in Washington, D.C., between Presidents Trump and Xi, analyzing the fulfillment of past US-China trade commitments and the effects of high global energy and fertilizer prices on domestic and international grain production. Gleason follows with an appeal for listener donations during Illinois Public Media's fall fund drive to support the…
E10440 · 18 Sep 2026 · 19 min
Sep 18 | Closing Market Report
The September 18, 2026, Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, details commodity market movements and agricultural weather forecasts. Mike Zuzolo of GlobalCommResearch.com analyzes the tightening of cash soybean supplies and the negative impact of diesel rail surcharges on local grain bids. He outlines concerns that the Federal Reserve's recent interest rate hike will weaken both domestic and export demand, advising producers to consider hedging strategies amid high market volatility. Meteorologist Eric Snodgrass of Nutrien Ag Solutions forecasts an extended period of heavy rainfall…
E10439 · 17 Sep 2026 · 24 min
Sep 17 | Closing Market Report
The September 17, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report covers commodity trade updates, energy pressures, agricultural policy, farmland economics, and global weather patterns affecting harvest and planting. Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net assesses early East Central Illinois harvest yields, noting relatively solid soybean returns compared to mixed corn results, while advising producers on risk management amid tight global grain stocks, Black Sea logistical bottlenecks, and US-Canada trade tensions. GasBuddy's Patrick DeHaan examines surging diesel prices driven by drone strikes on Russian…
E10438 · 16 Sep 2026 · 24 min
Sep 16 | Closing Market Report
The September 16, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason from Illinois Public Media and University of Illinois Extension, covers current commodity markets, agricultural farm management, energy infrastructure, and global weather patterns. The broadcast begins with a commodity market recap featuring Greg Johnson of Total Grain Marketing, who discusses grain and livestock price action, market volatility tied to rumors concerning Chinese President Xi Jinping, CONAB’s Brazilian crop projections, and strong spec fund positions amid the early U.S. harvest. Gleason then…
E10437 · 15 Sep 2026 · 24 min
Sep 15 | Closing Market Report
The September 15, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, outlines current commodity market movements, agricultural energy constraints, and harvest weather forecasts. Naomi Blohm highlights unexpected technical strength in soybean futures despite bearish USDA data, while analyzing Brazilian crop estimates and anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. Dave Chatterton details a severe degradation in global diesel inventories driven by concurrent international conflicts, pushing fuel prices to historic highs as the U.S. harvest begins. Finally, Don Day…
E10436 · 14 Sep 2026 · 24 min
Sep 14 | Closing Market Report
The September 14, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason of the University of Illinois Extension, features three primary discussions centered on agricultural markets, agronomic practices, and weather forecasting. Agricultural economist Frayne Olson explores the commodity markets, explaining how surging energy prices and transportation fuel surcharges influence grain basis levels and delivery timing without significantly impacting overall demand. Olson also highlights that widespread drought in North Dakota is negatively affecting local corn and soybean yields.…
E10435 · 11 Sep 2026 · 24 min
Sep 11 | Closing Market Report
The September 11, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason from University of Illinois Extension, covers agricultural commodity markets, agronomy updates, and seasonal weather patterns affecting harvest. The program begins with market analysis from Mike Zuzolo of GlobalCommResearch.com, who evaluates the latest USDA WASDE and crop production estimates alongside settling grain prices, the unwinding of soy-corn spreads, technical price thresholds, and the influence of rising crude oil prices driven by Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions. Abigail Peterson of the…
E10434 · 10 Sep 2026 · 24 min
Sep 10 | Closing Market Report
The September 10, 2026 edition of the Closing Market Report provides a comprehensive overview of commodity markets, fall fertilizer strategies, and agricultural weather. Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net attributes recent market gains to confirmed Chinese purchases and tight global soybean stocks, advising producers to manage risk through hedging rather than relying on continued rallies. John Jones, a University of Illinois soil scientist, outlines fall fertilizer recommendations, stressing the economic value of targeted grid or zone soil testing for phosphorus and potassium to avoid unnecessary…
E10433 · 9 Sep 2026 · 24 min
Sep 09 | Closing Market Report
This episode of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive update on commodity markets, the beef industry, and global agricultural weather. The program begins with Greg John from Total Grain Marketing, who discusses pre-report estimates for upcoming USDA crop production figures, noting expected yield drops for corn and soybeans, alongside the potential market impacts of Chinese commodity purchasing. Next, University of Illinois extension beef specialist Travis Meteer analyzes the current cattle cycle, explaining how meatpacking plant closures and low herd…
E10432 · 8 Sep 2026 · 24 min
Sep 08 | Closing Market Report
The September 8, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive overview of commodity trade, agricultural policy, and regional weather. Following the settlement numbers, Naomi Blohm of TotalFarmMarketing.com analyzes quiet post-holiday trade action in corn and soybeans, strong overnight gains in wheat driven by Black Sea developments, and market positioning ahead of the USDA's upcoming WASDE report. The program then examines federal agricultural policy, detailing producer dissatisfaction over the Trump administration's 90-day tariff suspension on…
E10431 · 7 Sep 2026 · 3 min
Labor Day, a brief history
I’m Todd Gleason for University of Illinois Extension with a history of labor day in the United States. It’s adapted from a story found on the United States Embassy to Sweden’s website. Eleven-year-old Peter McGuire sold papers on the street in New York City. He shined shoes and cleaned stores and later ran errands. It was 1863 and his father, a poor Irish immigrant, had just enlisted to fight in the Civil War. Peter had to help support his mother and six brothers and sisters. Many immigrants settled in New York City in the nineteenth century. They found that living conditions were not as…
E10430 · 4 Sep 2026 · 18 min
Sep 04 | Closing Market Report
The September 4, 2026, edition of the *Closing Market Report*, hosted by Todd Gleason on Illinois Public Media, reviews commodity market movements, agricultural news, and regional weather patterns heading into the Labor Day weekend. Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics discusses softer corn, soybean, and wheat trade amid an accelerating early Midwest harvest, while evaluating upcoming USDA crop production estimates, geopolitical developments in the Black Sea and Middle East, and potential volatility surrounding U.S.-China relations. In agricultural news, Gleason covers the 2026 National…

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Typical length: 24 min
Latest episode: 14 Oct 2026
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