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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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Apr 23 | Commodity Week

Panelist
- Brian Stark, AndersonsGrain.com
- Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net
- Dave Chatterton, SFarmMarketing.com
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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...
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Apr 09 | Commodity Week

Panelists
 - Shane Holtorf, Logic Ag Marketing
 - Chuck Shelby, RMCommodities a Div of Zaner 
 - Ted Seifried, Zaner Ag Hedge
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Todd Gleason

Todd Gleason

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Keywords
Corn
Soybeans
Wheat