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Closing Market Report

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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  • #10425
    Friday · 23 min

    Aug 28 | Closing Market Report

    The August 28, 2026, edition of the *Closing Market Report*, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides an overview of commodity market movements, agronomic crop conditions, and regional weather forecasts. Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics analyzes the late-summer market rally, attributing price strength to supply constraints from Black Sea export disruptions, geopolitical tensions, and demand rationing, while recommending a sell-and-defend marketing approach for producers. University of Illinois Extension soil fertility specialist John Jones addresses the impact of early-summer precipitation on nitrogen availability, noting that while localized losses and field variability may slightly soften average yields, remobilization of nitrogen already stored within the plant canopy will sustain grain fill for the majority of the corn crop. Concluding the broadcast, Nutrien Ag Solutions meteorologist Eric Snodgrass discusses the upcoming shift from a cool, wet August to warmer, drier conditions in September across the Corn Belt, while highlighting the broader implications of an intensifying El Niño on potential U.S. harvest delays and South American planting schedules. 01:22 Ag Markets with Mike Zuzolo, Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting 09:30 Corn Uses N Stored in the Plant for Grain Fill 16:43 Ag Weather with Eric Snodgrass, Nutrien Ag Solutions ★ Support this podcast ★

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  • #10424
    Thursday · 23 min

    Aug 27 | Closing Market Report

    Hosted by Todd Gleason, the August 27, 2026, edition of the *Closing Market Report* examines agricultural commodity trends, biofuels policy, and late-summer weather. Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net reviews recent market rallies and advises producers to utilize incremental risk management strategies, while noting that global wheat markets are reacting strongly to escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions. Agricultural economist Scott Irwin discusses the Renewable Fuel Standard and the potential economic fallout if the Trump administration grants more Small Refinery Exemptions (SREs) for 2025. Irwin warns that reversing biomass-based diesel mandates would severely cut soybean oil usage, potentially costing soybean producers billions of dollars. Finally, meteorologist Mike Tannura of Tstorm Weather forecasts a historic, late-season heat wave across the Corn Belt, warning that an impending string of days with temperatures in the 90s will challenge late-stage grain fill and complicate analysts' final yield expectations. The broadcast concludes by highlighting upcoming *farmdoc* webinars and the *Commodity Week* program. 02:08 Ag Markets with Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net 09:47 SREs and the Price of Soybeans 17:09 Ag Weather with Mike Tannura, Tstorm.net ★ Support this podcast ★

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  • #10423
    Wednesday · 23 min

    Aug 26 | Closing Market Report

    The August 26, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report features three primary segments covering agricultural markets, community programs, and weather forecasts. Greg Johnson of TGM analyzes a significant recent rally in commodity prices, attributing the gains to global supply-side pressures and the Pro Farmer crop tour, while advising producers to capitalize on current profitable margins. The program then shifts to farmer and broker Garrett Toay, who highlights the localized benefits of Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library on early childhood literacy. Finally, Drew Lerner of World Weather Inc. examines global and domestic weather patterns, utilizing historical El Niño data to project a warmer, drier trend for the western Corn Belt and stabilizing conditions in the eastern regions. 01:17 Ag Markets with Greg Johnson, TGM 10:49 Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and a Farmer's Family 13:59 Ag Weather with Drew Lerner, World Weather Inc ★ Support this podcast ★

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  • #10422
    Tuesday · 23 min

    Aug 25 | Closing Market Report

    This is a summary of the August 25, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report. In today's program, Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing analyzed current agricultural markets, highlighting an inside trading day for corn and beans while cautioning that a lack of fresh bullish news could lead to a near-term price pullback. She also emphasized the ongoing impacts of Canadian trade tensions and global conflicts on market stability. The broadcast then detailed practical cover crop and no-till management strategies from Illinois farmers Adam Dahmer, Brent Fowler, and Greg Thoren. They stressed the necessity of proper equipment calibration, adjusting planting angles to avoid old corn rows, and utilizing cover crops for targeted erosion control. Finally, Don Day of Day Weather outlined the agricultural forecast, noting a favorable shift toward warmer, drier conditions in the Corn Belt for late August, while advising producers to monitor potential tropical development heading into September. 00:42 Ag Markets with Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing 05:59 Cover Crop Conversations: practical management advice 20:09 Ag Weather with Don Day, Day Weather ★ Support this podcast ★

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  • #10421
    August 24 · 23 min

    Aug 24 | Closing Market Report

    This edition of the *Closing Market Report*, hosted by Todd Gleason, covers commodity market movements, Illinois crop prospects, and global agricultural weather. Sherman Newlin of Zaner Ag Hedge reviews the findings from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour, discussing observed crop stress, shorter ear lengths, and market reactions to reduced yield estimates in Illinois and Indiana. Following a brief announcement for an upcoming FarmDoc webinar on farmland values, cash rents, and energy leases, University of Illinois agronomist Giovani Preza Fontes examines corn development, explaining that despite widespread "tip back," adequate soil moisture and favorable grain-filling conditions keep USDA's 212-bushel-per-acre projection attainable. Finally, Mark Russo of EverStream Analytics provides an ag weather outlook, forecasting drier, seasonal conditions across the Corn Belt, subdued Atlantic hurricane activity due to a strong El Niño, and critical moisture trends across the U.S. Plains, Europe, and Brazil. 01:00 Ag Markets with Sherman Newlin, Zaner Ag Hedge 08:52 WEBINAR PROMO | Rents and Prices Outlook: Results from a Mid-Year Survey 10:27 Corn Prospects in Illinois on Track with USDA 18:34 Ag Weather with Mark Russo, EverStream Analytics ★ Support this podcast ★

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  • #10420
    August 21 · 23 min

    Aug 21 | Closing Market Report

    The Pro Farmer national yield predictions released today present a sharply mixed outlook for this year's harvest, diverging significantly from recent USDA estimates. Pro Farmer pegs the national corn yield at just 173.2 bushels to the acre—down sharply from the USDA’s 180.7 estimate—driven primarily by lower ear counts and persistent nutrient loss across the rain-soaked eastern corn belt. Conversely, they project a record-breaking soybean crop at 53.3 bushels to the acre, supported by impressive pod counts and sufficient moisture to finish the crop out strong. Market analysts anticipate this divergence will prompt a bullish reaction in corn and pressure soybean prices, particularly as the trade looks ahead to critical late-September trade negotiations between the US and China. In the livestock sector, a newly announced plan to import 300,000 metric tons of African beef is expected to heavily pressure domestic cattle prices heading into the fall. Fortunately for Midwest row crops, the weather pattern is finally shifting toward a drier, sunnier trend that will provide the essential growing degree days needed to finish the season. 00:40 Ag Markets with Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com 07:29 Pro Farmer 173.2 Corn / 53.3 Soybean 12:41 Ag Weather with Eric Snodgrass, Nutrien Ag Solutions ★ Support this podcast ★

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  • #10419
    August 20 · 23 min

    Aug 20 | Closing Market Report

    The August 20, 2026, Closing Market Report highlights critical observations from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour, revealing significant regional crop yield discrepancies across the Midwest. Market analysts Matt Bennett, Oliver Sloup, and Sherman Newlin confirm that while eastern Iowa and Minnesota project strong corn yields, excessive moisture in Illinois and drought conditions in western Iowa will likely necessitate downward revisions to current USDA estimates for those states. Despite localized nitrogen loss and lower ear counts in the eastern Corn Belt, Bennett anticipates upward adjustments to national soybean yields due to favorable late-season finishing conditions. Meteorologist Mike Tannura forecasts a generalized drying trend and normalized temperatures moving into September, indicating that late-season weather variables will have a diminishing impact on final production numbers. 02:07 Ag Markets with Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net 07:18 Pro Farmer Crop Tour with Oliver Sloup and Sherman Newlin 07:28 Crop Tour Update from Corn Belt Garden Spot 12:32 Crop Tour Update from Western Iowa and Minnesota 20:11 Ag Weather with Mike Tannura, Tstorm.net ★ Support this podcast ★

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  • #10418
    August 19 · 23 min

    Aug 19 | Closing Market Report

    This August 19, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive update on agricultural commodities, field conditions, and global weather impacts. In the opening segment, Greg Johnson of Total Grain Marketing discusses recent fluctuations in corn and soybean prices, noting how farmer selling behaviors and the critical wild card of Chinese export purchases are influencing the market. Next, field scouts Sherman Newlin and Oliver Sloup share on-the-ground insights from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour in Iowa and Illinois, respectively, with both reporting underwhelming corn and soybean yields stemming from early-season weather stress and wet springs. Finally, meteorologist Drew Lerner highlights extreme global weather events—including severe flooding in the Philippines and historic drought in France—while emphasizing the U.S. Midwest's immediate need for warmer, drier conditions to support late-season crop maturation. 00:36 Ag Markets with Greg Johnson, Total Grain Marketing 08:31 Pro Farmer Crop Tour | Iowa and Illinois 14:45 Ag Weather with Drew Lerner, World Weather Inc. ★ Support this podcast ★

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  • #10417
    August 18 · 23 min

    Aug 18 | Closing Market Report

    The August 18, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive update on agricultural commodity markets, ongoing crop assessments, global energy supplies, and regional weather trends. Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing breaks down recent grain price movements, noting technical resistance, profit-taking in corn and soybeans, and international supply dynamics from Southeast Asia to the Black Sea. Pro Farmer Tour crop scouts Sherman Newlin and Oliver Sloup report day-two findings from the western and eastern legs of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour across South Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, and Indiana, detailing the effects of severe field moisture, variable plant populations, and disease pressure on yield expectations. Dave Chatterton of Strategic Farm Marketing analyzes agricultural energies, highlighting the market impact of expired diplomatic agreements, Middle Eastern shipping disruptions, and multi-decade lows in global distillate stocks ahead of the North American fall harvest. Finally, Don Day of Day Weather reviews the active thunderstorm pattern moving across the Midwest, forecasting a gradual moderation in rain intensity alongside cooler overnight temperatures in the weeks ahead. 01:18 Ag Markets with Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing 07:25 Pro Farmer Crop Tour | Nebraska, Ohio, and Indiana 15:53 Ag Energies with Dave Chatterton, Strategic Farm Marketing 20:22 Ag Weather with Don Day, Day Weather ★ Support this podcast ★

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  • #10416
    August 17 · 23 min

    Aug 17 | Closing Market Report

    The August 17, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report details current developments in agricultural markets, industry operations, and agronomic conditions. Economist Matt Maltzbarger outlines how elevated nitrogen costs and a forecasted Super El Niño are influencing the 2027 corn and soybean crop rotation strategies for producers. In industry news, Tyson Foods announced the closure of its Joslin, Illinois, meat packing plant due to excess capacity and tight cattle supplies, while Senate Agriculture Committee progress on the farm bill remains stalled over SNAP penalty disputes. Field observations from Sherman Newlin on the western leg of the Pro Farmer Crop Tour indicate significant drought stress and reduced yield estimates for corn and soybeans in South Dakota. Concluding the broadcast, meteorologist Mark Russo notes an upcoming reprieve from heavy rains across the Eastern Corn Belt and forecasts a shift toward cooler, wetter conditions in Europe that may aid winter crop preparations. 02:21 Ag Markets with Bob Maltzbarger, University of Missouri 10:51 Tyson Foods Closes Joslin, IL Packing Plant 14:09 Pro Farmer Crop Tour | South Dakota 17:35 Ag Weather with Mark Russo, EverStream Analytics ★ Support this podcast ★

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  • #10415
    August 14 · 19 min

    Aug 14 | Closing Market Report

    The August 14, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive overview of agricultural commodity markets, crop progress, and weather forecasts. Market analyst Mike Zuzolo highlights that wheat and crude oil are currently leading the commodity markets, driven by a combination of geopolitical tensions and supply-demand fundamentals. Extension Agronomist Giovani Preza Fontes details the Illinois corn crop's progression through the critical grain fill stage, noting that while record yields are unlikely, the crop remains strong and stands to benefit from recent rains if followed by sunny, warm days. Finally, meteorologist Eric Snodgrass discusses the heavy rainfall and severe storms currently impacting the Eastern corn belt, warning that a rapidly developing El Niño could result in a wet fall harvest domestically and delay the start of the planting season in South America. 01:13 Ag Markets with Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com 08:17 Grain Fill, Overnite Temps, and Rainfall 14:07 Ag Weather with Eric Snodgrass, NutrienAgSolutions.com ★ Support this podcast ★

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  • #10414
    August 13 · 23 min

    Aug 13 | Closing Market Report

    The August 13, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report examines recent commodity market trends, edge-of-field conservation technologies, and weather-related crop stress. Dave Chatterton analyzes the corn market's response to lower-than-expected USDA yield estimates, highlighting the negative impact of sustained high overnight temperatures on grain fill and competitive pressures from Argentine exports. Rabin Bhattarai outlines the mechanics and environmental benefits of woodchip bioreactors and drainage water management systems, which mitigate nitrate runoff and optimize field water retention. Finally, meteorologist Mike Tannura discusses the agronomic effects of current weather patterns, emphasizing that while recent rainfall has been largely adequate, unusually warm overnight temperatures are significantly reducing crop productivity across the Corn Belt. 01:47 Dave Chatterton, Strategic Farm Marketing 08:08 Two Edge of Field Conservation Practices 16:13 Ag Weather with Mike Tannura, Tstorm.net ★ Support this podcast ★

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  • #10413
    August 12 · 23 min

    Aug 12 | Closing Market Report

    The August 12, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive overview of the latest USDA crop production numbers and global agricultural weather. Greg Johnson of Total Grain Marketing joins the program to analyze the market's reaction to the USDA data, noting that unexpected increases in corn and soybean planted acres were offset by lowered yield estimates, resulting in tighter ending stocks and a boost to prices. Following this market breakdown, meteorologist Drew Lerner from World Weather Inc. outlines the weather landscape, detailing recent severe storm impacts in the Midwest, ongoing dryness in parts of the U.S. and Western Europe, and generally favorable crop conditions across the Black Sea region and China. 01:11 USDA Report Numbers in Review 03:36 Ag Markets with Greg Johnson, Total Grain Marketing 13:56 Edge of Field Conservation Practices Field Day in Cisco Tomorrow 14:39 Ag Weather with Drew Lerner, World Weather Inc. ★ Support this podcast ★

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  • #10412
    August 11 · 23 min

    Aug 11 | Closing Market Report

    The August 11, 2026 edition of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason for Illinois Public Media, opens with market commentary and a preview of the upcoming USDA WASDE and crop production reports featuring Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing. Blohm highlights expectations for corn and soybean yield figures, technical trading trends, and broader market drivers such as European drought conditions and energy sector influences. Following a review of the latest USDA Crop Progress and Condition Report—which notes steady national development alongside accelerated progress in Minnesota—Gleason previews an upcoming insect management plot tour with extension entomologist Nick Seiter. The program then features Dr. Adam Davis, head of the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois College of ACES, who discusses the 150th anniversary of the Morrow Plots. Davis details the historical significance of the world's second-oldest experimental agricultural field, key long-term findings on soil management and crop rotation, recent site revitalization efforts, public celebration plans for October 28, and the introduction of the new Alma Mater plots. Closing out the broadcast, meteorologist Don Day of Day Weather reports from the U.S. National Hot Air Balloon Championships in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, detailing a "ring of fire" weather pattern across the Corn Belt that brings heat, muggy nights, and heavy localized rainfall, while analyzing how a strong El Niño could influence the upcoming harvest season. 02:00 Ag Markets with Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing 12:05 Insect Management Plot Tour Tomorrow 12:54 150th Anniversary of the Morrow Plots 17:21 Ag Weather with Don Day, Day Weather ★ Support this podcast ★

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  • #10411
    August 10 · 23 min

    Aug 10 | Closing Market Report

    The August 10, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive overview of agricultural markets, safety, politics, and weather. The program begins with an analysis by North Dakota State University agricultural economist Frayne Olson, who explains how investment funds shifting capital between stocks and energy indexes are driving current volatility in grain prices, while local basis levels work to regulate actual grain flow. Following a brief announcement regarding the inauguration of the University of Illinois' Alma Mater Plots, Purdue University's Bill Field discusses the ongoing dangers of grain bin entrapments, emphasizing that accident prevention and grain quality management are more critical than post-incident rescue training. The broadcast then covers the stalled Senate Farm Bill, noting that partisan disagreements over SNAP funding and election-year politics have delayed its passage. Finally, Everstream Analytics' Mark Russo delivers an agricultural weather update, highlighting persistent heat and humidity in the Midwest, localized dry pockets in the western Corn Belt, and active Pacific tropical cyclones temporarily impacting Chinese shipping ports. 02:00 Commodity Markets Discussion with Frayne Olson 12:25 Alma Mater Plots Inauguration Tuesday @ 7:45am 13:37 Grain Bin Deaths Persist 16:00 Election Politics Drags Down Farm Bill 18:14 Ag Weather with Mark Russo ★ Support this podcast ★

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  • #10410
    August 7 · 23 min

    Aug 08 | Closing Market Report

    The August 7th edition of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive overview of current agricultural markets, agronomic research, and weather trends. The broadcast opens with market analyst Mike Zuzolo, who breaks down how currency fluctuations, international trade sanctions, and global weather concerns are impacting commodity prices ahead of the highly anticipated USDA WASDE and Crop Productions reports. The program then shifts to crop science, featuring researchers Connor Sible and Jared Fender from the University of Illinois. They share practical takeaways from the recent Crop Physiology Field Day, specifically highlighting how farmers can improve fertilizer efficiency and yields by matching specific corn hybrid root architectures with proper nutrient placement. The episode concludes with a forecast from meteorologist Eric Snodgrass, who discusses the unpredictable nature of summer convective rainfall, the silver lining of cooler August temperatures for drought-stressed crops, and the potential long-term impacts of a historically strong El Niño pattern on South American agriculture. 00:31 Ag Markets with Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com 07:27 Crop Physiology Field Day, Connor Sible 10:54 The Corn RootBall & Fertilizer Placement 15:56 Ag Weather with Eric Snodgrass, NutrienAgSolutions.com ★ Support this podcast ★

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  • #10409
    August 6 · 23 min

    Aug 06 | Closing Market Report

    The August 6, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report provides an overview of daily commodity markets, agricultural economic developments, fall soil fertility strategies, and global weather patterns. Market analyst Jim McCormick highlights recent technical defense of corn and soybean positions, noting short-term downside risks ahead of the upcoming USDA crop production report alongside long-term bullish factors tied to El Niño and geopolitical trade issues. The broadcast also features economic analysis indicating that stabilized U.S. trade tariffs are beginning to show subtle inflationary effects on consumer prices. Additionally, soil fertility specialist John Jones advises producers to base fall nitrogen and phosphorus applications on recent field soil testing to ensure profitable, rather than strictly yield-chasing, fertilizer investments. Concluding the program, meteorologist Mike Tannura forecasts a favorable pattern of rain and cool fronts across the U.S. corn belt, while warning that severe, crop-damaging heat and drought conditions persist across Western Europe. 02:00 Ag Markets with Jim McCormick, AgMarket.net 07:46 WILLAg News Update 10:59 What to do about Fall Fertilizers 16:56 Ag Weather with Mike Tannura, Tstorm.net ★ Support this podcast ★

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  • #10408
    August 6 · 23 min

    Aug 05 | Closing Market Report

    The August 5, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report provides a comprehensive overview of commodity markets, sustainable energy integration, and agricultural weather. The program begins with a review of daily market prices before transitioning to an interview with agricultural economist Ed Usset, who analyzes crop conditions ahead of the upcoming USDA production report and offers pricing strategies for the approaching harvest. Next, Madhu Khanna discusses the SCAPES project and the economic viability of agrivoltaics, explaining how shade tolerance and regional climates dictate the success of co-locating crops with solar panels. The episode concludes with a detailed weather outlook from meteorologist Drew Lerner, who examines El Niño's impact on global growing regions, including Asia and the U.S. Corn Belt. 01:57 Ag Markets with Ed Usset, University of Minnesota 08:33 Understanding the Economics Agrivoltaics 14:58 Ag Weather with Drew Lerner, World Weather Inc. ★ Support this podcast ★

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  • #10407
    August 4 · 23 min

    Aug 04 | Closing Market Report

    The August 4, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive overview of agricultural commodity markets, crop conditions, bioenergy trends, and regional weather forecasts. Market analyst Naomi Blohm discusses the recent drop in corn and soybean futures, attributing the shift to incoming rainfall across the Midwest that has eased weather concerns, alongside recent technical market movements. Host Todd Gleason then reviews the USDA crop progress report, highlighting that national corn and soybean development is pacing ahead of historical averages, and notes that the Crop Protection Network currently assesses a low risk for tar spot disease across most of the Midwest. Later in the program, Dan O'Brien of Kansas State University Extension explores the moderate profitability of the U.S. ethanol industry and explains how 45Z tax regulations are creating distinct advantages for low-carbon bioenergy producers and renewable diesel. Finally, meteorologist Don Day from Day Weather anticipates a transition toward a more normal August pattern, forecasting that returning subtropical moisture will bring necessary rain to much of the Corn Belt, although areas like Texas and Oklahoma are expected to remain hot and dry. 01:14 Ag Markets with Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing 07:32 Crop Progress, Conditions, and Outliers 09:28 Crop Progress, Conditions, and Outliers 10:54 Ag Energies with Dan O'Brien, K-State Extension 20:37 Ag Weather with Don Day, Day Weather ★ Support this podcast ★

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  • #10406
    August 3 · 23 min

    Aug 03 | Closing Market Report

    The August 3, 2026, episode of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive overview of agricultural commodity markets, biofuel industry developments, and global weather forecasts. Market analyst Jerry Gulke discusses the recent uptrend in corn and soybean prices, advising producers on risk management and hedging strategies to navigate changing market fundamentals. In agricultural news, a report by Stephanie Hoff highlights how the EPA's increased renewable volume obligations are successfully boosting biodiesel production and creating jobs. Driven by this biofuel policy, ADM also announced investments to expand its North American oilseed crush capacity across several states. Finally, meteorologist Mark Russo provides a weather update, noting beneficial widespread rains and moderate temperatures across the U.S. Midwest. However, he warns of a severe crop-damaging drought in Western Europe, expanding dryness in Southeast Asia, and the potential for a wet U.S. fall harvest fueled by a rapidly strengthening super El Niño. 00:58 Ag Markets with Jerry Gulke, Gulke Group 09:20 Higher Renewable Volume Obligations Fuel Industry Growth 14:19 ADM Investing in Crush Capacity 15:45 Ag Weather with Mark Russo, EverStream Analytics ★ Support this podcast ★

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