Commodity Week
Weekly wrap-up of the CME Group grain markets with analysis and guest interviews. Commodity Week is production of University of Illinois Extension and Illinois Public Media. It is hosted by farm broadcaster Todd Gleason.

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In the November 5 edition of Commodity Week, host Todd Gleason and panelists Brian Splitt, Dave Chatterton, and Ellen Dearden analyze post-harvest marketing strategies and geopolitical influences on agricultural markets.
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Nov 05 | Commodity Week

In the November 5 edition of Commodity Week, host Todd Gleason and panelists Brian Splitt, Dave Chatterton, and Ellen Dearden analyze post-harvest marketing strategies and geopolitical influences on agricultural markets. The panel discusses options for unpriced corn and soybeans currently in...
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Oct 29 | Commodity Week

This episode of Commodity Week, hosted by Todd Gleason, features agricultural market analysts Shane Holtorf and Garrett Toay discussing fall harvest progress and current market conditions. The guests report that the soybean harvest is largely wrapping up with average to better-than-expected...
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Oct 22 | Commodity Week

In this October 22 edition of Commodity Week, host Todd Gleason and panelists Ted Seifried and Mike Castle examine the recent sluggish price action in the corn and soybean markets. The conversation highlights a recent surge in U.S. export sales largely driven by Chinese purchases and an...
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Oct 15 | Commodity Week

The October 15 edition of Commodity Week, hosted by Todd Gleason, features agricultural market analysts Naomi Blohm, Chip Nellinger, and Mike Zuzolo discussing current supply and demand fundamentals. The panel explores the potential breakout of crude oil prices amid Middle East tensions and...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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Todd Gleason

Todd Gleason

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