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Aug 14 | Closing Market Report
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- Closing Market Report
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- Aug 14, 2026
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- 1159
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Summary
The August 14, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive overview of agricultural commodity markets, crop progress, and weather forecasts. Market analyst Mike Zuzolo highlights that wheat and crude oil are currently leading the commodity markets, driven by a combination of geopolitical tensions and supply-demand fundamentals. Extension Agronomist Giovani Preza Fontes details the Illinois corn crop's progression through the critical grain fill stage, noting that while record yields are unlikely, the crop remains strong and stands to benefit from recent rains if followed by sunny, warm days. Finally, meteorologist Eric Snodgrass discusses the heavy rainfall and severe storms currently impacting the Eastern corn belt, warning that a rapidly developing El Niño could result in a wet fall harvest domestically and delay the start of the planting season in South America. 01:13 Ag Markets with Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com 08:17 Grain Fill, Overnite Temps, and Rainfall 14:07 Ag Weather with Eric Snodgrass, NutrienAgSolutions.com ★ Support this podcast ★