Closing Market Report

This episode of the Closing Market Report features analytical discussions on agricultural markets and regional weather conditions. Market analyst Mike Zuzolo evaluates the New World screwworm outbreak in Mexico, observing that the Mexican beef industry has successfully retooled its supply chain to export boxed beef rather than live feeder cattle. While this structural adjustment addresses immediat...

In the commodity sector, corn and soybeans experienced a sharp decline, breaking through key moving averages. This downturn was driven by continuous fund selling, speculation about delayed Chinese purchasing, and increased Argentine crop estimates. While farmers have priced approximately 25% of their new crop—outpacing last year's sales—they remain below the 50% to 60% targets recommended by analy...

This episode of the Closing Market Report examines long-term consolidation trends within the U.S. agricultural sector. Henrique Monaco details findings from a farmdoc daily article on the U.S. nitrogen fertilizer industry, explaining that high concentration—with the top four companies controlling 70% of domestic ammonia production capacity—is the expected result of cost-based competition in a matu...

A blowing dust warning was issued Monday afternoon in rural Champaign County. Strong southerly winds combined with weakening storms kicked up thick plumes of blowing dust from the fields across central Illinois.  The national weather service reported that there was near zero visibility reported on at least three interstate highways in Illinois. Although dust storms are common in Illinois, they can...

This segment of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, featured on the Closing Market Report, examines the agronomic impact of the soil microbiome through an interview with Waypoint Analytical's Dr. Lizzie French. The soil microbiome consists of microscopic organisms—including bacteria, fungi, and nematodes—that cycle nutrients, process crop residues, and build soil structure.  Waypoint Ana...

The May 29, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report centers on agricultural commodity trends and the Midwestern weather outlook. Market analyst Mike Zuzolo notes that while wheat, cattle, and corn faced downward pressure from weak weekly export sales and shifting geopolitical conditions, soybean oil demonstrated strong performance driven by favorable crush margins, which helped stabilize the...

The May 28, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report features discussions on commodity markets, agricultural news, and weather forecasts. Curt Kimmel reports that corn and soybean markets experienced volatility but ultimately rebounded, driven by optimism over a potential peace agreement and hopes for Chinese goodwill purchases. In policy and trade news, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Gree...

This Closing Market Report broadcast from the Land Grant university in Urbana-Champaign, covers recent developments in agricultural markets, fertilizer consolidation, and global weather patterns. Greg Johnson of Total Grain Marketing notes that short-term factors, such as rapid planting progress and dropping crude oil prices, are currently pressuring grain markets, though long-term uncertainties r...

The May 26, 2026, Closing Market Report indicates a general decline in commodity futures, driven by easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and favorable Midwest weather forecasts. Market analyst Naomi Blohm notes that while grain uptrends are holding, they are currently testing critical support levels amid slowing export sales and persistent South American competition. Conversely, fertili...

In this special Memorial Day edition of the Closing Market Report, host Todd Gleason guides listeners through an auditory journey honoring fallen service members and highlighting historical preservation. The broadcast opens by tracing the origins of Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, and emphasizing the National Moment of Remembrance. It then shifts to Ypres, Belgium, to explore the...

The May 22, 2026, agricultural market report details significant macroeconomic pressures and favorable summer weather projections. Analyst Mike Zuzolo assesses that commodity markets must ration demand for wheat and crude oil due to the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which is eliminating 10 million barrels of oil per day and may permanently raise energy and agricultural production costs....

- 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 Closing Market Report, host Todd Gleason reviews a mixed trading day as markets respond to ongoing planting progress and US-China trade developments. Matt Bennett of AgMarket.net reports that while planting in Illinois is largely complete,...

The May 20, 2026, Closing Market Report covered agricultural commodities, local infrastructure legislation, global energy supply chain disruptions, and international weather impacts.  Market analysts noted that commodity prices initially rallied on potential Chinese agricultural purchases following a diplomatic meeting, but recently declined due to falling crude oil prices and profit-taking. In lo...

This May 19, 2026, Closing Market Report covers a range of agricultural, economic, and weather updates. In the commodity markets, speculation regarding potential US-China trade deals caused a brief market rally, though prices quickly pulled back due to a lack of specific purchasing details.  Significant agricultural industry news includes John Deere's preliminary $19.9 million settlement in a "rig...

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 agricultural purchases facilitated by the Trump administration's proposed US-China Board of Trade.  Discussing global competitiveness, agricultural economist Joana Colussi noted that while Brazil produces corn at a lower total cost—largely t...

- Ag Markets with Mike Zuzolo - farmdoc Projects October ARC/PLC Payments - USTR Posts the Board of Trade will facilitate trade with China - Trump Supports Chinese Farm Ownership and University Students - Ag Weather with Eric Snodgrass The May 15, 2026, Closing Market Report details recent developments in agricultural commodities, U.S.-China trade relations, and weather patterns.  Market analyst M...

- Ag Markets with Matt Bennett - E15, SREs, the Farm Bill, the Senate, and Biofuels - Sen. Tillis Riffs on Ag Policy & China - Ag Weather with Mike Tannura The May 14th Closing Market Report details declining agricultural commodity prices, legislative developments, and global crop weather. Grain markets closed significantly lower following the President's visit to China, which yielded no new t...

- Ag Markets with Greg Johnson - Ragged Corn but a Good Start for IL Crops - Ag Weather with Drew Lerner In the May 13, 2026 edition of the Closing Market Report, host Todd Gleason discusses agricultural markets, planting progress, and weather conditions with three industry experts.  Greg Johnson of TGM highlights a recent market rally driven by USDA significantly lowering yield and acreage estima...

- Ag Markets with Naomi Blohm - WILLAg News | Senate Farm Bill, Beef Imports, Trump v Xi - E15 Supports Hold Press Conference on the Capitol Steps - Ag Weather with Don Day The May 12, 2026, Closing Market Report details a confluence of critical agricultural market data, legislative stalemates, and international trade developments.  Market analyst Naomi Blohm noted that while the latest USDA WASDE...

- Ag Markets with Curt Kimmel - International Year of the Woman Farmer Commentary - Phosphorus Loads & Streambanks The May 11, 2026, Closing Market Report hosted by Todd Gleason covers agricultural market trends, policy commentary, and soil research. Curt Kimmel of agmarket.net analyzes market dynamics, emphasizing the influence of upcoming USDA crop reports, planting progress, and commodity f...

- Ag Markets with Mike Zuzolo - Power, Politics, and Pushback on Data Centers - Ag Weather with Eric Snodgrass The May 8, 2026, Closing Market Report covers agricultural markets, local infrastructure debates, and weather forecasts. Market analyst Mike Zuzolo notes a sharp rise in soybean prices, driven by energy market fluctuations and anticipation of soybean orders from an upcoming Trump-Xi summi...

- Ag Markets with Matt Bennett - WILLAg News Update | USDA, USB, Women, and SNAP - Applied Research Results from the University of Illinois - Ag Weather with Mike Tannura The May 7, 2026, episode of the Closing Market Report features a variety of agricultural updates, beginning with analyst Matt Bennett discussing the sideways trade in corn futures, planting delays caused by wet Midwestern weather...

- Ag Markets with Greg Johnson - Asking County Boards to Site Data Centers is an Unfair Thing - Pope Leo's Food Waste Petition and Prayer - Ag Weather with Drew Lerner The May 6, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason from the Land-Grant university in Urbana-Champaign, covers commodity market trends, the agricultural impact of data centers, food waste, and regional we...

- Ag Markets with Naomi Blohm - Data Center Discussion with Google's Liz Scwhab - Ag Weather with Don Day The May 5, 2026, Closing Market Report covers agricultural commodities, tech infrastructure, and regional weather updates. Market analyst Naomi Blohm highlights recent multi-year highs in corn and soybean prices, advising farmers to capitalize on these prices ahead of upcoming USDA reports and...

- Ag Markets with Curt Kimmel - Pesticide Resistant Alfalfa Weevils - Search Google for cropCentral - Commodity Markets with Ed Usset - Ag Weather with Mark Russo The May 4, 2026, Closing Market Report highlights a strong rally in agricultural commodities, with corn and soybeans experiencing significant gains driven by global events, high crude oil prices, and speculative fund buying. Market analy...