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Aug 19 | Closing Market Report
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- Closing Market Report
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- Aug 19, 2026
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- 1430
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Summary
This August 19, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive update on agricultural commodities, field conditions, and global weather impacts. In the opening segment, Greg Johnson of Total Grain Marketing discusses recent fluctuations in corn and soybean prices, noting how farmer selling behaviors and the critical wild card of Chinese export purchases are influencing the market. Next, field scouts Sherman Newlin and Oliver Sloup share on-the-ground insights from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour in Iowa and Illinois, respectively, with both reporting underwhelming corn and soybean yields stemming from early-season weather stress and wet springs. Finally, meteorologist Drew Lerner highlights extreme global weather events—including severe flooding in the Philippines and historic drought in France—while emphasizing the U.S. Midwest's immediate need for warmer, drier conditions to support late-season crop maturation. 00:36 Ag Markets with Greg Johnson, Total Grain Marketing 08:31 Pro Farmer Crop Tour | Iowa and Illinois 14:45 Ag Weather with Drew Lerner, World Weather Inc. ★ Support this podcast ★