# Jun 16 | Closing Market Report

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Podcast: [Closing Market Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/closing-market-report-808249)
Published: 2026-06-16T17:56:11+00:00
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The June 16, 2026, Closing Market Report covers commodity markets, international production costs, agricultural energy sectors, and midwestern weather forecasts. Analyst Susan Stroud notes that a recent geopolitical settlement in Iran has stabilized corn markets and prompted a slight rebound in soybeans. This recovery is driven by speculation of Chinese state-owned purchases and resilient U.S. crush demand, although impending acreage reports and shifting weather forecasts continue to inject volatility into the market. Providing a comparative analysis of international corn production, Joana Colussi explains that while both U.S. and Brazilian farmers have recently incurred financial losses, U.S. deficits are primarily linked to sticky overhead costs like land value, whereas Brazilian expenses are heavily influenced by direct inputs such as imported nitrogen. Furthermore, Dave Chatterton reports that the Iranian settlement is driving down agricultural energy and fertilizer prices, though a complete stabilization to pre-war levels will likely take several months. Chatterton also highlights that the recent release of Risk Management Agency (RMA) yields has promptly triggered ECO and SCO crop insurance payouts for numerous Midwest producers. Concluding the report, meteorologist Don Day forecasts a rapid, severe weather event across the Midwest—driven by the collision of a strong Canadian cold front and a tropical system from the Gulf Coast—which is expected to deliver heavy rainfall, damaging hail, and potential tornadoes to Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. 00:00 June 16, 2026 | WILLAg.org 01:08 Ag Markets with Susan Stroud, No Bull Ag 10:04 U.S. and Brazilian Corn Production Costs Compared 13:24 Ag Energies with Dave Chatterton, Strategic Farm Marketing 17:52 RMA 2025 Yie…

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