Closing Market Report
Todd Gleason is a farm broadcaster located on the Urbana Champaign campus of the University of Illinois. He works for University of Illinois Extension and with Illinois Public Media.

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In this episode of the Closing Market Report, host Todd Gleason breaks down the November USDA WASDE and Crop Production Report with Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing, highlighting unexpected drops in corn yield estimates, stable soybean numbers, and their resulting impacts on global ending st
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Nov 10 | Closing Market Report

In this episode of the Closing Market Report, host Todd Gleason breaks down the November USDA WASDE and Crop Production Report with Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing, highlighting unexpected drops in corn yield estimates, stable soybean numbers, and their resulting impacts on global ending...
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Nov 09 | Closing Market Report

The November 9, 2026, episode of the Closing Market Report covers agricultural commodity markets, public soybean breeding programs, and global weather forecasts. North Dakota State University agricultural economist Frayne Olson analyzes shifting fundamentals in the corn and soybean markets,...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Todd Gleason

Todd Gleason

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Keywords
Corn
Soybeans
Wheat