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Commodity Week

by Todd E. Gleason · English · Business

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 pr

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 32 min
Latest: 9 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026 · 30 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…

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E1874 · 1 Oct 2026 · 34 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…
E1873 · 25 Sep 2026 · 39 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…
E1872 · 17 Sep 2026 · 32 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.…
E1871 · 11 Sep 2026 · 30 min
Sep 11 | Commodity Week
Panelists - 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 fallout from the USDA’s September crop production and WASDE reports. Matt Darragh of Kpler begins the program by detailing the severe constriction of Black Sea export capacity caused by escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, explaining how damaged deepwater ports, war-risk premiums, and failed ceasefire negotiations have restricted a third…
E1870 · 3 Sep 2026 · 34 min
Sep 03 | Commodity Week
The September 3 edition of Commodity Week, hosted by Todd Gleason, features panelists Matt Bennett, Shane Holtorf, and Sherman Newlin analyzing current agricultural market conditions. The panelists report that extreme heat is rapidly drying out corn and soybean crops across the Midwest, leading to widespread expectations that upcoming USDA yield estimates will fall due to variable weather damage throughout the season. They are not convinced the hot weather is doing anything more than drying the corn down faster. Alongside domestic crop challenges, the group highlights global market drivers,…
E1869 · 27 Aug 2026 · 33 min
Aug 27 | Commodity Week
The August 27 edition of Commodity Week highlights the extreme variability of this year's corn and soybean crops, prompting panelists to urge farmers to capitalize on unexpected late-summer market strength. Analysts advise producers to execute cash sales now to secure cash flow and bin space, using call options to maintain upside potential if winter rallies occur. Moving forward, the market remains highly vulnerable to significant external risks, including the fragility of politically driven Chinese soybean purchases, the potential for Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) to undercut domestic…
E1868 · 20 Aug 2026 · 34 min
Aug 20 | Commodity Week
In this August 20th edition of Commodity Week, our panel—Dave Chatterton, Brian Stark, and Greg Johnson—evaluates the market's transition from a weather-induced, supply-driven rally to one heavily dependent on post-harvest demand. With recent excessive rainfall in Central Illinois and Indiana compounding earlier moisture stress, the panel anticipates corn and soybean yields will fall short of the USDA's optimistic August estimates, keeping local crop sizes challenged but far from a total disaster. As the trade awaits final figures from the Pro Farmer crop tour, attention is shifting toward…
E1867 · 13 Aug 2026 · 33 min
Aug 13 | Commodity Week
Panelists - Jim McCormick, AgMarket.net - Ted Seifried, ZanerAgHedge.com - Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com The August 13 edition of Commodity Week, hosted by Todd Gleason, features panelists Jim McCormick, Ted Seifried, and Mike Zuzolo analyzing the latest USDA crop production and WASDE reports. The discussion centers on the USDA's adjustments to corn and soybean acreage, as well as the unexpectedly yield estimates despite adverse weather in the western Corn Belt. The panelists evaluate the significant geopolitical risks impacting the agricultural sector, particularly the disruption of…
E1866 · 6 Aug 2026 · 20 min
Aug 06 | Commodity Week
The August 6 edition of Commodity Week features agricultural market analysis from Ellen Dearden and Naomi Blohm ahead of the upcoming USDA crop production and WASDE reports. The panelists anticipate the USDA will maintain corn and soybean yield estimates near 183 and 53 bushels per acre, respectively, while emphasizing the need to monitor how European drought conditions and South American El Niño weather patterns will impact global grain stocks. The discussion details critical technical trading thresholds for December corn and November soybeans, advising producers to employ defensive…
E1865 · 30 Jul 2026 · 36 min
Jul 30 | Commodity Week
The July 30 edition of Commodity Week features agricultural market analysis from panelists Matt Bennett, Chip Nellinger, and Jason Winter. The discussion centers on the immediate threat of severe heat and dry weather to crop yields in the Dakotas, alongside a sustained regional shift from wheat to corn and soybean acreage. Jason Winter highlights strong ongoing corn demand from the Pacific Northwest and intensified local soybean competition driven by newly constructed processing plants in North Dakota. The analysts concur that while short-term market movements will be dictated by impending…
E1864 · 24 Jul 2026 · 34 min
Jul 23 | Commodity Week
The July 23 edition of Commodity Week, hosted by Todd Gleason, features agricultural market analysis from panelists Greg Johnson, Dave Chatterton, Curt Kimmel, and emeritus guest Wayne Nelson. The central theme of the program revolves around recent price rallies in the grain markets, with soybeans reaching the $12 range and corn nearing $5. The panelists strongly encourage farmers to focus on securing profitability through incremental, scale-up sales rather than trying to perfectly time the absolute top of the market. Key drivers of these market dynamics include highly variable Midwestern…
E1863 · 17 Jul 2026 · 28 min
Jul 16 | Commodity Week
The July 16 edition of Commodity Week, hosted by Todd Gleason from the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Summer Showcase in Kansas City, Missouri, features agricultural analysts Mike Zuzolo of GlobalCommResearch.com and Arlan Suderman of StoneX. The program delves into deep macroeconomic and geopolitical parallels between the current market environment and the 1980s, highlighting how shifts in Chinese demand and escalating global conflicts, particularly new drone-driven disruptions in the Black Sea, are altering international grain and energy trade. The panel examines the…
E1862 · 9 Jul 2026 · 1 min
Jul 09 | a note from Todd
E1861 · 2 Jul 2026 · 23 min
Jul 02 | Commodity Week
In the July 2 edition of Commodity Week, host Todd Gleason and panelists Shane Holtorf, Naomi Blohm, and Matt Bennett review regional disparities in crop conditions, highlighting strong growth in Iowa and Wisconsin against waterlogged, disease-threatened fields in East Central Illinois. Analyzing the USDA Grain Stocks report, the panel notes that while a brief market rally occurred, old crop corn stocks remain near an eight-year high, advising producers to sell before seasonal pressure mounts. New crop corn carryout is projected between 1.80 and 1.90 billion bushels, with prices likely to…
E1860 · 25 Jun 2026 · 33 min
Jun 25 | Commodity Week
The June 25 edition of Commodity Week featured analysis from Arlan Suderman of StoneX, Curt Kimmel of AgMarket .net, and Greg Johnson of Total Grain Marketing. The panel evaluated the impending June 30 USDA acreage and quarterly grain stocks reports, noting that these figures, alongside developing weather patterns, will establish the primary direction for the markets. Expectations for corn acreage generally reflect a slight decrease from March intentions, while soybean acreage is anticipated to be marginally higher. Weather remains a dominant factor as the corn crop approaches its critical…
E1859 · 19 Jun 2026 · 31 min
Jun 18 | Commodity Week
The June 18, 2026, Commodity Week panel analyzed current agricultural market fundamentals, prioritizing export demand, domestic crop conditions, and macroeconomic shifts. China recently purchased 4.8 million bushels of U.S. soybeans, yet long-term fulfillment of their 25-million-metric-ton commitment remains uncertain pending tariff adjustments and sustained export competition from Brazil. Domestically, the market is bracing for upcoming USDA acreage and grain stocks reports, with analysts anticipating slight increases in soybean acreage and noting discrepancies in feed and residual data…
E1858 · 11 Jun 2026 · 45 min
Jun 11 | Commodity Week
The June 11, 2026 edition of Commodity Week, hosted by Todd Gleason, evaluated the contrasting environmental and structural shifts altering the global agricultural landscape. Ellen Dearden highlighted severe weather disparities across the US Midwest, where central Illinois recently faced excessive rain and wind damage, while portions of South Dakota and Nebraska continue to suffer from severe drought and expanding wildfires. Ted Seifried analyzed the subtle domestic demand adjustments and global production updates in the June USDA WASDE report, noting that while US ending stocks remained…
E1857 · 4 Jun 2026 · 31 min
Jun 04 | Commodity Week
In the June 4 edition of Commodity Week, host Todd Gleason and panelists Logan Kimmel, Sherman Newlin, and Shane Holtorf analyze the recent, severe sell-offs across the agricultural grain markets. The discussion highlights a 12-day consecutive drop in wheat futures—exacerbated by fund liquidations and crude oil market trends—that consequently dragged down corn and soybean prices. While domestic crush capacity provides a baseline of support for soybeans, the panel emphasizes that renewed export demand from China is critical for a sustained price recovery. Looking ahead to the late June…
E1856 · 28 May 2026 · 35 min
May 29 | Commodity Week
The May 28, 2026 edition of Commodity Week centers on the volatility and risk management challenges currently facing the agricultural sector. Analysts Naomi Blohm and Arlan Suderman emphasize that geopolitical tensions, specifically the conflict involving Iran and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, are creating significant headline risk that could drastically impact crude oil and fertilizer prices for the 2027 crop year. Domestically and globally, unpredictable weather patterns—including hot and dry forecasts in the United States and potential production struggles in Brazil and…
E1855 · 22 May 2026 · 35 min
May 21 | Closing Market Report
The May 21st episode of Commodity Week featured a panel discussion with Todd Gleason, Curt Kimmel, Dave Chatterton, and Collin Watters regarding the current state of agricultural markets. The discussion focused on several key drivers, including weather, the potential for significant Chinese agricultural purchases, and the impact of renewable fuel policies like renewable diesel on the grain market. While the panel expressed optimism for a strong market, they noted that geopolitics and international relations, particularly with China, continue to create uncertainty and volatility for…
E1854 · 14 May 2026 · 31 min
May 14 | Commodity Week
Panelist - Greg Johnson, TGM Total Grain Marketing - Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef Agri-Marketing - Brian Stark, The Andersons The May 14 edition of Commodity Week, hosted by Todd Gleason, features panelists Greg Johnson, Chip Nellinger, and Brian Stark analyzing several critical agricultural market drivers. The panel extensively reviews the latest USDA WASDE report, highlighting a projected 3-million-acre reduction in corn plantings and emphasizing a slim margin for error in global crop supplies. They also note an unexpected decrease in total corn demand alongside an increase in soybean demand.…
E1853 · 7 May 2026 · 27 min
May 07 | Commodity Week
Panelists - Garrett Toay, AgTraderTalk.com - Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com The May 7 edition of Commodity Week features analysts Mike Zuzolo and Garrett Toay discussing current agricultural and energy market conditions. The panel notes that while recent rains have aided corn and soybean planting in parts of Kansas and Illinois, dry conditions have led to significant abandonment of hard red winter wheat in states like Kansas and Nebraska. The analysts draw parallels between tightening supplies in the wheat and crude oil markets, attributing the latter to macroeconomic factors such as…
E1852 · 30 Apr 2026 · 32 min
Apr 30 | Commodity Week
Panelists - Ellen Dearden, AgReview - Logan Kimmel, Roach Ag - Arlan Suderman, StoneX The April 30 broadcast of Commodity Week examines agricultural marketing strategies amid geopolitical and economic volatility. Panelists urge producers to utilize current market rallies to execute incremental grain sales for the 2026 and 2027 crop years. The market is currently heavily influenced by speculative fund investments maintaining long positions in grains and cattle, which elevates price floors but increases market volatility. Geopolitical factors, such as the ongoing Iranian war and high global…
E1851 · 24 Apr 2026 · 31 min
Apr 23 | Commodity Week
Panelist - Brian Stark, AndersonsGrain.com - Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net - Dave Chatterton, SFarmMarketing.com ★ Support this podcast ★
E1850 · 16 Apr 2026 · 32 min
Apr 16 | Commodity Week
Panelists - Naomi Blohm, TotalFarmMarketing.com - Greg Johnson, TGM TotalGrainMarketing.com - Jim McCormick, AgMarket.net The April 16 edition of Commodity Week, hosted by Todd Gleason, featured panelists Naomi Blohm, Greg Johnson, and Jim McCormick analyzing the current agricultural market landscape and the geopolitical factors influencing it. A primary focus was the potential shift in planting acres from corn to soybeans across the Midwest, driven by elevated input costs—specifically diesel and fertilizer—and compounded by heavy spring rainfall delaying field work. These fertilizer price…
E1849 · 9 Apr 2026 · 30 min
Apr 09 | Commodity Week
Panelists - Shane Holtorf, Logic Ag Marketing - Chuck Shelby, RMCommodities a Div of Zaner - Ted Seifried, Zaner Ag Hedge ★ Support this podcast ★
E1848 · 2 Apr 2026 · 29 min
Apr 02 | Commodity Week
Panelists - Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net - Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef Agri-Marketing - Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com ★ Support this podcast ★
E1847 · 26 Mar 2026 · 31 min
Mar 26 | Commodity Week
Panelists - Dave Chatterton, SFarmMarketing.com - Greg Johnson, TGM TotalFarmMarketing.com - Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net The March 26 edition of Commodity Week features host Todd Gleason with analysts Dave Chatterton, Curt Kimmel, and Greg Johnson. The panel identifies the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, specifically involving Iran, as the primary driver of current market volatility. This "headline risk" is dictating money flow, inflating energy markets, and elevating fertilizer costs. The analysts note that if the conflict is prolonged, as expected, high input costs will persist…
E1846 · 19 Mar 2026 · 31 min
Mar 19 | Commodity Week
Panelists - Greg Johnson, TGM Total Grain Marketing - Seth Vander Weide, Logic Ag Marketing - Sherman Newlin, Risk Management Commodities Zaner Financial ★ Support this podcast ★

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Commodity Week is a English business podcast from Todd E. Gleason. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Todd E. Gleason
Language: English
Category: Business
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 32 min
Latest episode: 9 Oct 2026
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