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Commodity Week

Todd E. Gleasonwww.willag.org
Established 1988 Commodity Week is a weekly wrap-up of the CME Group grain markets with analysis and guest interviews. The program is generally recorded Thursday afternoons and posted online by 7:00 p.m. central. It airs on WILL AM580 during the 2:00 p.m. hour each Friday. Commodity Week is a production of University of Illinois Extension and Illinois Public Media. Like the daily Closing Market Report, it is hosted by University of Illinois Extension Farm Broadcaster Todd Gleason. website: willag.org twitter: @commodityweek
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Episodes

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 the Strait of Hormuz, are creating significant headline risk that could drastically impact crude oil and fertilizer prices for the 2027 crop year. Domestically and globally, unpredictable weather patterns—inc...

May 28, 202635 minEp. 1856

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 Chinese agricultural purchases, and the impact of renewable fuel policies like renewable diesel on the grain market. While the panel expressed optimism for a strong market, they noted that geopolitics and internation...

May 22, 202635 minEp. 1855

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 agricultural market drivers. The panel extensively reviews the latest USDA WASDE report, highlighting a projected 3-million-acre reduction in corn plantings and emphasizing a slim margin for error in global crop supplies. T...

May 14, 202631 minEp. 1854

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 and soybean planting in parts of Kansas and Illinois, dry conditions have led to significant abandonment of hard red winter wheat in states like Kansas and Nebraska. The analysts draw parallels between tightening suppl...

May 07, 202627 minEp. 1853

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 execute incremental grain sales for the 2026 and 2027 crop years. The market is currently heavily influenced by speculative fund investments maintaining long positions in grains and cattle, which elevates price floors but inc...

Apr 30, 202632 minEp. 1852

Apr 23 | Commodity Week

Panelist - Brian Stark, AndersonsGrain.com - Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net - Dave Chatterton, SFarmMarketing.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Apr 24, 202631 minEp. 1851

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 current agricultural market landscape and the geopolitical factors influencing it. A primary focus was the potential shift in planting acres from corn to soybeans across the Midwest, driven by elevated input costs—specifically diesel an...

Apr 16, 202632 minEp. 1850

Apr 09 | Commodity Week

Panelists - Shane Holtorf, Logic Ag Marketing - Chuck Shelby, RMCommodities a Div of Zaner - Ted Seifried, Zaner Ag Hedge ★ Support this podcast ★

Apr 09, 202630 minEp. 1849

Apr 02 | Commodity Week

Panelists - Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net - Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef Agri-Marketing - Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Apr 02, 202629 minEp. 1848

Mar 26 | Commodity Week

Panelists - Dave Chatterton, SFarmMarketing.com - Greg Johnson, TGM TotalFarmMarketing.com - Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net The March 26 edition of Commodity Week features host Todd Gleason with analysts Dave Chatterton, Curt Kimmel, and Greg Johnson. The panel identifies the geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, specifically involving Iran, as the primary driver of current market volatility. This "headline risk" is dictating money flow, inflating energy markets, and elevating fertilizer costs. T...

Mar 26, 202631 minEp. 1847

Mar 19 | Commodity Week

Panelists - Greg Johnson, TGM Total Grain Marketing - Seth Vander Weide, Logic Ag Marketing - Sherman Newlin, Risk Management Commodities Zaner Financial ★ Support this podcast ★

Mar 19, 202631 minEp. 1846

Mar 12 | Commodity Week

All Day Ag Outlook Corn Panel - Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net - Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net - Brian Stark, AndersonsGrain.com - Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Mar 12, 202639 minEp. 1845

Mar 05 | Commodity Week

...from the All Day Ag Outlook - Ellen Dearden, AgReview - Greg Johnson, TGM Total Grain Marketing - Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef Agri-Marketing ★ Support this podcast ★

Mar 05, 202633 minEp. 1844

Feb 26 | Commodity Week

Panelists - Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net - Dave Chatterton, SFarmMarketing.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Feb 27, 202629 minEp. 1843

Feb 19 | Commodity Week

All Day Ag Outlook Tuesday, March 3 The Beef House in Covington, Indiana $40 @ go.illinois.edu/alldayagoutlook Panelists - Jim McCormick, AgMarket.net - Logan Kimmel, RoachAg.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Feb 19, 202630 minEp. 1842

Feb 12 | Commodity Week

Panelists - Ellen Dearden, AgReview - Arlan Suderman, StoneX.com - Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Feb 12, 202630 minEp. 1841

Feb 05 | Commodity Week

Panelists - Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net - Greg John, TotalGrainMarket.com - Sherman Newlin, RMCommodities.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Feb 05, 202630 minEp. 1840

Jan 22 | Commodity Week

Panelists - Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef Agri-Marketing - Brian Stark, The Andersons - Arlan Suderman, StoneX ★ Support this podcast ★

Jan 22, 202633 minEp. 1839

Jan 15 | Commodity Week

Panelists - Logan Kimmel, RoachAg.com - Jim McCormick, AgMraket.net - Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Jan 15, 202631 minEp. 1838

Jan 08 | Commodity Week

Panelists - Naomi Blohm, TotalFarmMarketing.com - Ellen Dearden, AgReview - Chuck Shelby, RMCommodities.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Jan 08, 202630 minEp. 1837

Dec 18 | Commodity Week

Panelists - Dave Chatterton, SFarmMarketing.com - Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net - Greg Johnson, TGM TotalGrainMarketing.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Dec 19, 202531 minEp. 1836

Dec 11 | Commodity Week

- Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com - Eric Snodgrass, NutrienAgSolutions - Logan Kimmel, RoachAg.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Dec 11, 202530 minEp. 1835

Dec 05 | Commodity Week

Panelists - Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net - Ellen Dearden, AgReview ★ Support this podcast ★

Dec 05, 202527 minEp. 1834

Nov 26 | Commodity Week

Panelists - Aaron Curtis, MID-CO - Matt Darragh, Kpler - Mike Zuzolo, Global Commodity Analytics ★ Support this podcast ★

Nov 26, 202541 minEp. 1833

Nov 20 | Commodity Week

Panelist - Naomi Blohm, TotalFarmMarketing.com - Jim McCormick, AgMarket.net - Arlan Suderman, StoneX.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Nov 21, 202530 minEp. 1832

Nov 13 | Commodity Week

Panelists - Shane Holtorf, LogicAg.com - Chip Nellinger, BlueReefInc.com - Brian Stark, AndersonsGrain.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Nov 13, 202529 minEp. 1831

Nov 06 | Commodity Week

Panelists - Greg Johnson, TGM TotalGrainMarketing.com - Logan Kimmel, RoachAg.com - Sherman Newlin, RMCommodities.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Nov 06, 202528 minEp. 1830

Oct 30 | Commodity Week

Panelists - Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net - Dave Chatterton, SFarmMarketing.com - Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net ★ Support this podcast ★

Oct 30, 202536 minEp. 1829

Oct 23 | Commodity Week

Panelists - Naomi Blohm, TotalFarmMarketing.com - Ellen Dearden, AgReview - Ted Seifried, Zaner.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Oct 23, 202536 minEp. 1828

Oct 16 | Commodity Week

Panelists - Aaron Curtis, MID-CO.com - Arlan Suderman, StoneX.com - John Zanker, RMCommodities.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Oct 16, 202538 minEp. 1827
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