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 173 million bushels of corn to ending stocks, shifting balance sheets ahead of the next WASDE report where the panelists anticipate yields may stay steady or drift slightly lower due to quality issues in the western Corn Belt. Turning to global trade, the analysts assess China's continued tariff leverage on U.S. soybeans, the pace of its 25-million-metric-ton purchasing target, and growing export competition from Brazil and Argentina. Finally, they advise producers to leverage basis opportunities, carries, and on-farm storage—noting that farmers are largely cash-flow insulated for now—while cautioning that elevated diesel costs, strained refining capacity, and geopolitical tensions will likely maintain a tight-margin environment for the next 18 to 24 months.Panelists - Dave Chatterton, SFarmMarketing.com - Garrett Toay, AgTraderTalk.com

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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 173 million bushels of corn to ending stocks, shifting balance sheets ahead of the next WASDE report where the panelists anticipate yields may stay steady or drift slightly lower due to quality issues in the western Corn Belt. Turning to global trade, the analysts assess China's continued tariff leverage on U.S. soybeans, the pace of its 25-million-metric-ton purchasing target, and growing export competition from Brazil and Argentina. Finally, they advise producers to leverage basis opportunities, carries, and on-farm storage—noting that farmers are largely cash-flow insulated for now—while cautioning that elevated diesel costs, strained refining capacity, and geopolitical tensions will likely maintain a tight-margin environment for the next 18 to 24 months. Panelists - Dave Chatterton, SFarmMarketing.com - Garrett Toay, AgTraderTalk.com ★ Support this podcast ★

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 173 million bushels of corn to ending stocks, shifting balance sheets ahead of the next WASDE report where the panelists anticipate yields may stay steady or drift slightly lower due to quality issues in the western Corn Belt. Turning to global trade, the analysts assess China's continued tariff leverage on U.S. soybeans, the pace of its 25-million-metric-ton purchasing target, and growing export competition from Brazil and Argentina. Finally, they advise producers to leverage basis opportunities, carries, and on-farm storage—noting that farmers are largely cash-flow insulated for now—while cautioning that elevated diesel costs, strained refining capacity, and geopolitical tensions will likely maintain a tight-margin environment for the next 18 to 24 months.Panelists - Dave Chatterton, SFarmMarketing.com - Garrett Toay, AgTraderTalk.com

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Oct 01 | 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 official details regarding China’s 25-million-metric-ton soybean commitment, proposed agricultural tariff exemptions, and a $17 billion purchase agreement. Discussion also covers yield projections, with Suderman modeling the national corn yield at 181.1 bushels per acre amidst harvest-related basis pressure and tight global shipping logistics. Chatterton highlights fuel price volatility and reminds producers of upcoming crop insurance and Farm Bill ARC/PLC deadlines. Finally, Seifried previews the September 30 USDA Grain Stocks report, projecting steady carryover figures, and advises utilizing synthetic puts to lock in profitable cash sales while maintaining upside exposure to potential early 2027 South American weather risks.Panelists - Arlan Suderman, StoneX - Dave Chatterton, Strategic Farm Marketing - Ted Seifried, Zaner Ag Hedge

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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 official details regarding China’s 25-million-metric-ton soybean commitment, proposed agricultural tariff exemptions, and a $17 billion purchase agreement. Discussion also covers yield projections, with Suderman modeling the national corn yield at 181.1 bushels per acre amidst harvest-related basis pressure and tight global shipping logistics. Chatterton highlights fuel price volatility and reminds producers of upcoming crop insurance and Farm Bill ARC/PLC deadlines. Finally, Seifried previews the September 30 USDA Grain Stocks report, projecting steady carryover figures, and advises utilizing synthetic puts to lock in profitable cash sales while maintaining upside exposure to potential early 2027 South American weather risks. Panelists - Arlan Suderman, StoneX - Dave Chatterton, Strategic Farm Marketing - Ted Seifried, Zaner Ag Hedge ★ Support this podcast ★

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 official details regarding China’s 25-million-metric-ton soybean commitment, proposed agricultural tariff exemptions, and a $17 billion purchase agreement. Discussion also covers yield projections, with Suderman modeling the national corn yield at 181.1 bushels per acre amidst harvest-related basis pressure and tight global shipping logistics. Chatterton highlights fuel price volatility and reminds producers of upcoming crop insurance and Farm Bill ARC/PLC deadlines. Finally, Seifried previews the September 30 USDA Grain Stocks report, projecting steady carryover figures, and advises utilizing synthetic puts to lock in profitable cash sales while maintaining upside exposure to potential early 2027 South American weather risks.Panelists - Arlan Suderman, StoneX - Dave Chatterton, Strategic Farm Marketing - Ted Seifried, Zaner Ag Hedge

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Sep 25 | 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 volatility currently driven by tight stocks, technical trading patterns, and macroeconomic pressures, notably spiking diesel fuel prices and railroad freight rates that are significantly widening the transportation basis. Geopolitical factors, including Black Sea infrastructure attacks and a potential U.S. diesel export ban, are weighed alongside the highly anticipated U.S.-China trade negotiations involving President Trump and President Xi. The experts collectively advise agricultural producers to adopt a balanced risk management strategy, utilizing current price rallies to lock in profitable cash sales while maintaining reownership strategies to navigate continued market unpredictability.Panelist   - Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing   - Greg Johnson, TGM Total Grain Marketing   - Mike Zuzolo, Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting

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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 volatility currently driven by tight stocks, technical trading patterns, and macroeconomic pressures, notably spiking diesel fuel prices and railroad freight rates that are significantly widening the transportation basis. Geopolitical factors, including Black Sea infrastructure attacks and a potential U.S. diesel export ban, are weighed alongside the highly anticipated U.S.-China trade negotiations involving President Trump and President Xi. The experts collectively advise agricultural producers to adopt a balanced risk management strategy, utilizing current price rallies to lock in profitable cash sales while maintaining reownership strategies to navigate continued market unpredictability. Panelist - Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing - Greg Johnson, TGM Total Grain Marketing - Mike Zuzolo, Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting ★ Support this podcast ★

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 volatility currently driven by tight stocks, technical trading patterns, and macroeconomic pressures, notably spiking diesel fuel prices and railroad freight rates that are significantly widening the transportation basis. Geopolitical factors, including Black Sea infrastructure attacks and a potential U.S. diesel export ban, are weighed alongside the highly anticipated U.S.-China trade negotiations involving President Trump and President Xi. The experts collectively advise agricultural producers to adopt a balanced risk management strategy, utilizing current price rallies to lock in profitable cash sales while maintaining reownership strategies to navigate continued market unpredictability.Panelist&nbsp; &nbsp;- Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing&nbsp; &nbsp;- Greg Johnson, TGM Total Grain Marketing&nbsp; &nbsp;- Mike Zuzolo, Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting

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Sep 17 | Commodity Week

Farm Assets Conference Audio Panelists - Joe Janzen, University of Illinois - Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net - Brian Stark, AndersonsGrain.com - Collin Watters, ILCorn.org

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Farm Assets Conference Audio Panelists - Joe Janzen, University of Illinois - Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net - Brian Stark, AndersonsGrain.com - Collin Watters, ILCorn.org ★ Support this podcast ★

Farm Assets Conference Audio Panelists - Joe Janzen, University of Illinois - Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net - Brian Stark, AndersonsGrain.com - Collin Watters, ILCorn.org

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Dec 22 | Commodity Week

Panelists - Naomi Blohm, TotalGrainMarketing.com - Aaron Curtis, MID-CO.com - Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com

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Panelists - Naomi Blohm, TotalGrainMarketing.com - Aaron Curtis, MID-CO.com - Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Panelists - Naomi Blohm, TotalGrainMarketing.com - Aaron Curtis, MID-CO.com - Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com

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Dec 14 | Commodity Week

Panelists  - Joe Janzen, University of Illinois  - Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef Agri-Marketing  - Sherman Newlin, Risk Management Commodities

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Panelists - Joe Janzen, University of Illinois - Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef Agri-Marketing - Sherman Newlin, Risk Management Commodities ★ Support this podcast ★

Panelists &nbsp;- Joe Janzen, University of Illinois &nbsp;- Chip Nellinger, Blue Reef Agri-Marketing &nbsp;- Sherman Newlin, Risk Management Commodities

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Dec 08 | Commodity Week

Panelists  - Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net  - Dave Chatterton, Strategic Farm Marketing  - Ellen Dearden, AgReview  - Philip Shaw, Under the Agridome DTN / PhilipShaw.ca

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Panelists - Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net - Dave Chatterton, Strategic Farm Marketing - Ellen Dearden, AgReview - Philip Shaw, Under the Agridome DTN / PhilipShaw.ca ★ Support this podcast ★

Panelists &nbsp;- Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net &nbsp;- Dave Chatterton, Strategic Farm Marketing &nbsp;- Ellen Dearden, AgReview &nbsp;- Philip Shaw, Under the Agridome DTN / PhilipShaw.ca

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Nov 30 | Commodity Week

Panelists  - Ben Brown, University of Missouri  - Merrill Crowley, AgTraderTalk.com  - Scott Irwin, University of Illinois

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Panelists - Ben Brown, University of Missouri - Merrill Crowley, AgTraderTalk.com - Scott Irwin, University of Illinois ★ Support this podcast ★

Panelists &nbsp;- Ben Brown, University of Missouri &nbsp;- Merrill Crowley, AgTraderTalk.com &nbsp;- Scott Irwin, University of Illinois

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Nov 24 | Commodity Week

Panelists   - Dale Durchholz, Grain Cycles  - Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net  - Wayne Nelson, AgMarket.net

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Panelists - Dale Durchholz, Grain Cycles - Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net - Wayne Nelson, AgMarket.net ★ Support this podcast ★

Panelists&nbsp; &nbsp;- Dale Durchholz, Grain Cycles &nbsp;- Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net &nbsp;- Wayne Nelson, AgMarket.net

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Nov 09 | Commodity Week

- Ishan Bhanu, Lead Agricultural Analyst - Kpler.com

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- Ishan Bhanu, Lead Agricultural Analyst - Kpler.com ★ Support this podcast ★

- Ishan Bhanu, Lead Agricultural Analyst - Kpler.com

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Nov 02 | Commodity Week

Panelists - Merrill Crowley, AgTraderTalk.com - Aaron Curtis, MIDCO - Greg Johnson, TGM - Jim McCormick, AgMarket.net

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Panelists - Merrill Crowley, AgTraderTalk.com - Aaron Curtis, MIDCO - Greg Johnson, TGM - Jim McCormick, AgMarket.net ★ Support this podcast ★

Panelists - Merrill Crowley, AgTraderTalk.com - Aaron Curtis, MIDCO - Greg Johnson, TGM - Jim McCormick, AgMarket.net

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Oct 26 | Commodity Week

Panelists  - Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net  - Jerry Gulke, GulkeGroup.com  - Wayne Nelson, AgMarket.net

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Panelists - Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net - Jerry Gulke, GulkeGroup.com - Wayne Nelson, AgMarket.net ★ Support this podcast ★

Panelists &nbsp;- Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net &nbsp;- Jerry Gulke, GulkeGroup.com &nbsp;- Wayne Nelson, AgMarket.net

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Oct 19 | Commodity Week

Panelists  - Chip Nellinger, BlueReefInc.com  - John Zanker, RMCommodities.com  - Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com

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Panelists - Chip Nellinger, BlueReefInc.com - John Zanker, RMCommodities.com - Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Panelists &nbsp;- Chip Nellinger, BlueReefInc.com &nbsp;- John Zanker, RMCommodities.com &nbsp;- Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com

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Oct 12 | Commodity Week

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.

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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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