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Closing Market Report
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. website: willag.org twitter: @commodityweek
Episodes
- Closing Market Report
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Jul 31 | Closing Market Report
The July 31, 2026, episode of the Closing Market Report features host Todd Gleason speaking with market analyst Mike Zuzolo and meteorologist Eric Snodgrass…
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Jul 30 | Closing Market Report
The July 30, 2026, episode of the Closing Market Report covers recent developments in agricultural commodity markets, industry news, consumer trends, and…
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Jul 29 | Closing Market Report
The July 29, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report examines agricultural market volatility, variable crop conditions, and regional weather impacts…
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Jul 28 | Closing Market Report
The July 28, 2026, special edition of the Closing Market Report features an economic outlook for Midwestern row crop farmers presented by University of…
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Jul 27 | Closing Market Report
The July 27, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive overview of agricultural market volatility, farm…
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Jul 24 | Closing Market Report
cmr260724 The July 24, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive overview of current agricultural…
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Jul 23 | Closing Market Report
The July 23, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report examines commodity market volatility, political gridlock affecting agricultural policy, and highly…
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Jul 22 | Closing Market Report
The July 22, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive update on agricultural markets, policy news, and…
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Jul 21 | Closing Market Report
The July 21, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides an overview of agricultural commodity markets, crop conditions…
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Jul 20 | Closing Market Report
The Monday edition of the Closing Market Report provides a factual overview of commodity markets, international trade logistics, and weather forecasts for July…
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Jul 16 | Closing Market Report
The July 16, 2026 edition of the Closing Market Report covers commodity markets, soil management research, and regional agricultural weather patterns. Host…
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Jul 15 | Closing Market Report
The July 15, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report highlights the current agricultural commodity markets and upcoming weather patterns influencing crop…
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Jul 14 | Closing Market Report
The July 14, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report highlights shifting grain dynamics, regional crop conditions, and agricultural energy concerns amid…
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Jul 13 | Closing Market Report
The July 13, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report covered critical updates in domestic agricultural production, global energy markets, and shifting…
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Jul 10 | Closing Market Report
The July 10, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report highlights University of Illinois agricultural research and economic analysis. The program begins…
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Jul 09 | Closing Market Report
This July 9, 2026, edition of the *Closing Market Report*, hosted by Todd Gleason, covers agricultural markets, weather forecasts, and a local wildlife rescue…
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Jul 08 | Closing Market Report
The July 8, 2026, edition of the *Closing Market Report* covered commodity market fluctuations, regional agricultural updates, and international weather…
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Jul 07 | Closing Market Report
This edition of the Closing Market Report covers the latest developments in agricultural commodity markets, crop progress, and regional weather forecasting…
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Jul 06 | Closing Market Report
This Monday edition of the Closing Market Report highlights a major, post-holiday surge across the agricultural commodity markets, driven primarily by an…
Closing Market ReportJuly 4th | Independence, Agricultural Adaptation, and the Land
This 4th of July program, hosted by Todd Gleason, explores the history of agricultural adaptation and innovation in the United States, drawing a parallel to…
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Jul 02 | Closing Market Report
The July 2, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report highlights commodity settlements and a shift toward a weather-driven market. Analyst Matt Bennett and…
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Jul 01 | Closing Market Report
The July 1, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report covers recent commodity market trends and global weather impacts. The episode opens with a daily market…
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Jun 30 | Closing Market Report
The June 30, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive look at agricultural markets, conservation…
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Jun 29 | Closing Market Report
This broadcast of the Closing Market Report from June 29, 2026, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive overview of commodity markets, agricultural…
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Jun 26 | Closing Market Report
cmr260626 The June 26, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason from the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, features expert…
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Jun 25 | Closing Market Report
The June 25, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive overview of agricultural markets, national news, and…
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Jun 24 | Closing Market Report
The June 24, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report covers current commodity market trends, agricultural weed management research, and global weather…
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Jun 23 | Closing Market Report
The June 23, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report focuses on dairy production, trade policy, agronomic profitability, energy markets, and regional…
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Jun 22 | Closing Market Report
The June 22, 2026, Closing Market Report highlights a sharp contrast in global weather patterns and their developing impacts on crop conditions. In the United…
Closing Market ReportJun 19 | Closing Market Report
The June 19 Closing Market Report provides a historical overview of the legislative and military milestones that culminated in the abolition of slavery in the…
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Jun 17 | Closing Market Report
Market Overview and Commodity Trends The June 17, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive update on…
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Jun 16 | Closing Market Report
The June 16, 2026, Closing Market Report covers commodity markets, international production costs, agricultural energy sectors, and midwestern weather…
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Jun 15 | Closing Market Report
The June 15, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report covers recent agricultural commodity market trends, global supply estimates, and international weather…
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Jun 12 | Closing Market Report
The June 12, 2026, Closing Market Report covers recent developments in agricultural markets, regional corporate investments, and long-term weather forecasts…
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Jun 11 | Closing Market Report
USDA REPORT DAY The June 11, 2026, Closing Market Report covers updates on agricultural commodity markets, upcoming extension events, agronomic research, and…
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Jun 10 | Closing Market Report
The June 10th Closing Market Report covers agricultural market trends, crop disease management tools, and global weather impacts. Susan Stroud of NoBullAg.com…
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Jun 09 | Closing Market Report
The Closing Market Report from June 9, 2026, details a recent sell-off in commodity markets, with corn, soybean, and wheat prices returning to January lows due…
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Jun 08 | Closing Market Report
The June 8, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report provides an assessment of agricultural commodities, upcoming USDA reports, and global weather impacts…
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Jun 05 | Closing Market Report
This episode of the Closing Market Report features analytical discussions on agricultural markets and regional weather conditions. Market analyst Mike Zuzolo…
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Jun 04 | Closing Market Report
In the commodity sector, corn and soybeans experienced a sharp decline, breaking through key moving averages. This downturn was driven by continuous fund…
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CMR | Consolidation in the Fertilizer Industry
This episode of the Closing Market Report examines long-term consolidation trends within the U.S. agricultural sector. Henrique Monaco details findings from a…
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CMR | What Causes a Dust Storm in Illinois
A blowing dust warning was issued Monday afternoon in rural Champaign County. Strong southerly winds combined with weakening storms kicked up thick plumes of…
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Jun 01 | Closing Market Report
This segment of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, featured on the Closing Market Report, examines the agronomic impact of the soil microbiome…
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May 29 | Closing Market Report
The May 29, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report centers on agricultural commodity trends and the Midwestern weather outlook. Market analyst Mike…
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May 28 | Closing Market Report
The May 28, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report features discussions on commodity markets, agricultural news, and weather forecasts. Curt Kimmel…
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May 27 | Closing Market Report
This Closing Market Report broadcast from the Land Grant university in Urbana-Champaign, covers recent developments in agricultural markets, fertilizer…
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May 26 | Closing Market Report
The May 26, 2026, Closing Market Report indicates a general decline in commodity futures, driven by easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and…
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May 25 | Memorial Day
In this special Memorial Day edition of the Closing Market Report, host Todd Gleason guides listeners through an auditory journey honoring fallen service…
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May 22 | Closing Market Report
The May 22, 2026, agricultural market report details significant macroeconomic pressures and favorable summer weather projections. Analyst Mike Zuzolo assesses…
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May 21 | Closing Market Report
- Ag Markets with Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net - farmdoc 2026 Crop Budget Updates - Ag Weather with Mike Tannura, Tstorm.net On this May 21, 2026, edition of the…
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May 20 | Closing Market Report
The May 20, 2026, Closing Market Report covered agricultural commodities, local infrastructure legislation, global energy supply chain disruptions, and…
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May 19 | Closing Market Report
This May 19, 2026, Closing Market Report covers a range of agricultural, economic, and weather updates. In the commodity markets, speculation regarding…
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May 18 | Closing Market Report
The May 18, 2026, Closing Market Report highlighted a strong rebound in commodity futures, fueled by optimism over a potential $17 billion increase in Chinese…
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May 15 | Closing Market Report
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