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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Oct 27 | Closing Market Report

This episode of the *Closing Market Report*, hosted by Todd Gleason, covers agricultural markets, emerging crops, and global weather forecasts. Naomi Blohm of Total Farm Marketing analyzes the commodity markets, noting the bearish impact of the Brazilian election on soybeans, oversold...
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Oct 26 | Closing Market Report

In this October 26, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report, agricultural economist Joe Janzen analyzes current commodity trends, highlighting strong soybean exports, lagging corn sales, and the market headwinds caused by Brazil's recent elections. The program also details a recent USDA...
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Oct 23 | Closing Market Report

In the October 23, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report, host Todd Gleason reviews daily market settlements and interviews Mike Zuzolo of Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting regarding current commodity dynamics. Zuzolo highlights a divergence between crude oil and wheat prices...
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Oct 22 | Closing Market Report

This edition of the Closing Market Report begins with commodity market analysis by Matt Bennett, who discusses recent soybean sales and variable corn yield reports impacting prices. The program then transitions to an agricultural news update covering a potential USDA harvest fuel relief...
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Oct 21 | Closing Market Report

The October 21, 2026, Closing Market Report covers late-stage corn and soybean harvest progress with Greg Johnson, noting strong soybean yields but disappointing corn returns due to lower prices and high input costs. Soil scientist Sam Indorante discusses the significance of resampling...
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Oct 20 | Closing Market Report

The October 20, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report covers commodity market trends, the value of soil science, and regional agricultural weather. Brian Beckler of Total Farm Marketing analyzes recent fund liquidation and harvest pressure affecting corn and soybean prices, noting that...
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Oct 19 | Closing Market Report

This edition of the Closing Market Report covers commodity market movements, supply and demand estimates, and agricultural weather forecasts. Agricultural economist Ben Brown of the University of Missouri reviews disappointing September soybean crush numbers from NOPA, muted Chinese export...
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Oct 16 | Closing Market Report

The October 16th edition of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides an overview of agricultural markets, shifting consumer demands, and weather forecasts. Market analyst Mike Zuzolo discusses recent trends in the commodity markets, highlighting the influence of inflation,...
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Oct 15 | Closing Market Report

The October 15, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report opens with commodity market updates, noting lower closes for corn, soybeans, and wheat. Matt Bennett of AgMarket discusses completing harvest in central Illinois, rapid crop dry-down, local yield results, and current technical price...
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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...
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Todd Gleason

Todd Gleason

Media Communications Specialist, News & Public Affairs (Radio)
Keywords
Corn
Soybeans
Wheat