# Jul 23 | Commodity Week

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Podcast: [Commodity Week](https://stenobird.com/podcast/commodity-week-560682)
Published: 2026-07-24T00:38:59+00:00
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## Resource

The July 23 edition of Commodity Week, hosted by Todd Gleason, features agricultural market analysis from panelists Greg Johnson, Dave Chatterton, Curt Kimmel, and emeritus guest Wayne Nelson. The central theme of the program revolves around recent price rallies in the grain markets, with soybeans reaching the $12 range and corn nearing $5. The panelists strongly encourage farmers to focus on securing profitability through incremental, scale-up sales rather than trying to perfectly time the absolute top of the market. Key drivers of these market dynamics include highly variable Midwestern crop conditions—stemming from a wet planting season and localized dry spells—alongside significant global factors such as the Russian-Ukrainian war, a European drought, the South American El Niño, and the unpredictable nature of Chinese agricultural demand. The episode concludes on a sentimental note as Curt Kimmel announces his retirement at the end of the month, prompting fond farewells and reflections on his long career from his colleagues. Panelists - Dave Chatterton, SFMarketing.com - Greg Johnson, TotalGrainMarketing.com - Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net - Wayne Nelson, WILLAg Emeritus ★ Support this podcast ★

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