Closing Market Report

- Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com
- No Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
- Caterpillar, NVDIA, AI, & the Physical World
- Alfalfa Weevil Insecticide Resistance Survey
- Eric Snodgrass, NutrienAgSolutions.com

- Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net
- Use Bridge Payment to Service Debt
- Mike Tannura, Tstorm.net

- Greg Johnson, TGM TotalGrainMarketing.com
- Venezuelan Crude & Midwest Refineries
- Drew Lerner, WorldWeather.cc

- Naomi Blohm, TotalFarmMarketing.com
- WILLAg News Update
- Don Day, DayWeather.com

- Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net
- Ed Usset, University of Minnesota
- Mark Russo, EverStream.ai

- Rod Johnson, Associate Dean of Research - University of Illinois  
- Matthew Vann, Director of Extension - University of Illinois  
- Rodney Weinzierl, Executive Director - Illinois Corn Growers Assocaition

From the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois this is a special edition of the Closing Market Report. Presentations from the 2025 Farm Assets Conference; Research, Outreach, and Working Together. I'm University of Illinois Extension's Todd Gleason.

The future of Illinois agriculture is in the hands of some very capable leaders. At a recent symposium, key figures from the University of Illinois College of...

- Nick Seiter, Extension Field Crops Entomologist - University of Illinois  
- Stephanie Porter, Outreach Agronomist - Illinois Soybean Association

From the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois this is a special edition of the Closing Market Report. Presentations from the 2025 Farm Assets Conference; Crop Sciences for the 2026 Growing Season. I'm University of Illinois Extension's Todd Gleason.

Coming up next, we dive into the outlook for the 2026 growing season with a focus on crop sciences. Join Stephanie Porter from the Illinois Soybean Association and University of Illinois entomologist Nick Seiter as they discuss the l...

- John Jones, Soil Scientist - University of Illinois  
- Gary Schnitkey, Agricultural Economist - University of Illinois  
- Laura Gentry, Water Quality Specialist - Illinois Corn Growers Association

From the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois this is a special edition of the Closing Market Report. Presentations from the 2025 Farm Assets Conference; Why You Should Use the N-Rate Calculator. I'm University of Illinois Extension's Todd Gleason.

During the December conference we were joined by a panel of experts: John Jones, a soil fertility specialist from the University of Illinois; Gary Schnitkey, an ag...

- Jonathan Coppess, University of Illinois  
- Brad Stotler, Illinois Corn Growers Association  
- KJ Johnson, IL Fertilizer and Chemical Association  

From the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois this is a special edition of the Closing Market Report. Presentations from the 2025 Farm Assets Conference; Ag Policy Objectives and Prospects. I'm University of Illinois Extension's Todd Gleason.

Up next a critical discussion on the evolving landscape of agricultural policy and markets. This panel features KJ Johnson of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association, Brad Stotler from the Illinois Corn Growers Association, and Jonathan Cop...

Ismael Nieves, General Manager, Primient iPROOF  
Vijay Singh, IBRL University of Illinois 

From the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois this is a special edition of the Closing Market Report. Presentations from the 2025 Farm Assets Conference; BioManufacturing and the Future of Ag.  During the conference, Vijay Singh and Ismael Nieves discussed the future of precision fermentation in Illinois, focusing on the role of iFAB or the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing Tech Hub. Vijay Singh from the University of Illinois started the conversation.

Scott Irwin, Agricultural Economist - University of Illinois

University of Illinois Agricultural Economist Scott Irwin's full presentation made during the December 2025 Farm Assets Conference.

Jim Tarman, Illinois Corn Growers Association
Mark Wilson, U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council
Collin Watters, Illinois Corn Growers Association

From the Land Grant University in Urbana-Champaign, Illinois this is a special edition of the Closing Market Report. Presentations from the 2025 Farm Assets Conference; Trade, Transportation and Global Markets. 

Nick Paulson, Agricultural Economist - University of Illinios

University of Illinois Agricultural Economist Nick Paulson's full presentation made during the December 2025 Farm Assets Conference.

Brittney Goodrich, Agricultural Economist - University of Illinois

University of Illinois Agricultural Economist Brittney Goodrich's full presentation made during the December 2025 Farm Assets Conference.

Joe Janzen, Agricultural Economist - University of Illinois

University of Illinois Agricultural Economist Joe Janzen's full presentation made during the December 2025 Farm Assets Conference.

- My Santa is Joe Ertl
- Twas the Night Before Christmas

- Naomi Blohm, TotalFarmMarketing.com
- Wyffels Partners with Farm Rescue
- The 45Z $0.32/bu of Corn is Real
- Don Day, DayWeather.com

- Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net
- NAFB Elevator Pitch | Mosaic
- Chad Hart, Iowa State University
- Mark Russo, EverStream.ai

- Mike Zuzolo, GlobaCommResearch.com
- Propane Education and Research Council
- Eric Snodgrass, NutrienAgSolutions.com

- Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net
- Mark Peterson, Practical Farmers of Iowa
- Mike Tannura, Tstorm.net

- Greg Johnson, TGM TotalGrainManagement.com
- Natalie Loduca, University of Illinois
- Drew Lerner, WorldWeather.cc

- Naomi Blohm, TotalFarmMarketing.com
- Don Day, DayWeather.com
- Joe Janzen, Bridge Payments & Marketing
- Gerald Mashange, Farm Financial Trends

- Scott Irwin, 45z & Ethanol Plant Basis Jan 1
- The Impact of Solar & Wind Farms on Farmland Prices
- Mark Russo, World Weather Inc

- Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com
- Steve Sopher, UPL
- Eric Snodgrass, NutrienAgSolutions.com

- Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net
- Brian Jennings, American Coalition for Ethanol
- Mike Tannura, Tstorm.net

- Greg Johnson, TGM TotalGrainMarketing.com
- Philip Good, United Soybean Board @NAFB
- Drew Lerner, WorldWeather.cc

- Naomi Blohm, TotalFarmMarketing.com
- Farmer Aid Package a Bridge or a Cliff
- Joe Janzen on the December WASDE
- Don Day, DayWeather.com

- Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.neet
- Mike Haag, Illinois Pork Producer
- Frayne Olson, North Dakota State University

- Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com
- Michael Langemeier, Purdue University
- Eric Snodgrass, NutrienAgSolutions.com

- Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net
- WILLAg News Update
- ICGA Mike Plumer Award
- Gerald Mashange, University of Illinois
- Mike Tannura, Tstorm.net

- Greg Johnson, TGM TotalGrainMarketing.com
- REGISTER FOR FARM ASSETS CONF @ WILLAg.org
- U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council
- Drew Lerner, WorldWeather.cc

GIVING TUESDAY | WILLGive.org
- Naomi Blohm, TotalFarmMarketing.com
- Ed Usset, University of Minnesota
- Jennifer Tyree, ILPork.com
- Don Day, DayWeather.com

- Logan Kimmel, RoachAg.com
- @ILCorn Mark Bunselmeyer
- @Compeer Megan Roberts
- @EverStreamAI Mark Russo

- Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com
- Aaron Curtis, MID-CO

- Matt Darragh, Kpler
- Jennifer Tyree, IPPA

- Greg Johnson, TGM TotalGrainMarketing.com
- Jed Bower, President Nat'l Corn Growers Association
- Drew Lerner, WorldWeather.cc

from the Illinois Corn Growers Annual Meeting
- Naomi Blohm, TotalFarmMarketing.com
- Dan O'Brien, K-State Extension
- Don Day, DayWeather.com

- Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net
- Chad Hart, Iowa State University
- Mark Russo, EverStream.ai

- Ben Brown, University of Missouri
- Gerald Mashange, University of Illinois

- Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com

- Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net
- Abigail Peterson, Illinois Soybean Association
- Jennifer Tyree, Illinois Pork Producers Association
- Mike Tannura, Tstorm.net

- Greg Johnson, TGM TotalGrainMarketing.com
- The Gettysburg Address
- New Invasive Weed Species
- Drew Lerner, WorldWeather.cc

- Naomi Blohm, TotalFarmMarketing.com
- Changing Grain Trader Dynamics
- Dave Chatterton, SFarmMarketing.com
- Don Day, DayWeather.com

- Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net
- farmdoc Team Reviews USDA Reports
- Mark Russo, Everstream.ai

USDA Crop Production Report Day
- Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com
- Eric Snodgrass, NutrienAgSolutions.com

- Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net
- Livestock Manure Powers Ocean Freight
- Mike Tannura, Tstorm.net

- Greg Johnson, TGM TotalGrainMarketing.com
- Kevin Carey, Positive Youth Development, Illinois 4-H
- Drew Lerner, WorldWeather.cc

THANK YOU VETERANS
- Naomi Blohm, TotalFarmMarketing.com
- Marin Skidmore, University of Illinois
- Don Day, DayWeather.com

- Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com
- David Senter, American Agriculture Movement
- Eric Snodgrass, NutrienAgSolutions.com

- Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net
- WILLAg News Update
- Mike Tannura, Tstorm.net

Vikram Adve, Co-Director Center for Digital Agriculture - University of Illinois 
Tami Craig Schilling, (retired) Vice President & Agronomic Digital Innovation Lead, Bayer

- Naomi Blohm, TotalFarmMarketing.com
- Todd Hubbs, Oklahoma State University 
- Don Day, DayWeather.com

- Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net
- Ed Usset, University of Minnesota 
- Joe Janzen, University of Illinois
- Mark Russo, EverStream.ai

- Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com
- Eric Snodgrass, NutrienAgSolutions.com

- Joe Janzen, University of Illinois
- Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net
- WILLAg News Update
- Mike Tannura, Tstorm.net

- Greg Johnson, TGM TotalGrainMarketing.com
- Drew Lerner, WorldWeather.cc

- Naomi Blohm, TotalFarmMarketing.com
- Brittney Goodrich, University of Illinois
- Don Day, DayWeather.com

This episode of the Closing Market Report seeks to lay out how in October of 2025 President of the United States Donald J. Trump's desire to support the nation of Argentina as its peso was collapsing, coupled with his intent to reconfigure world trade using tariffs, devolved into a domestic fight with some of his most ardent supporters within the agricultural community.

- Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com
- Eric Snodgrass, NutrienAgSolutions.com

- Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net
- Importing Argentine Beef
- Machinery Costs Rethink
- Mike Tannura, Tstorm.net

- Greg Johnson, TGM TotalFarmMarketing.com
- Maria Kalaitzandonakes, University of Illinois
- Drew Lerner, WorldWeather.com

- Naomi Blohm, TotalFarmMarketing.com
- Dave Chatterton, SFarmMarketing.com
- Don Day, DayWeather.com

- Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net
- Maria Kalaitzandonakes, University of Illinois
- Trent Ford, Illinois State Climatologist
- Ben Brown, University of Missouri

- Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com
- Eric Snodgrass, NutrienAgSolutions.com

- Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net
- WILLAg News Update | Trade
- Ethanol Making International Inroads
- Mike Tannura, Tstorm.net

E. Central IL Soybean 99% Complete, Corn 70%
- Greg Johnson, TotalGrainMarketing.com
- Drew Lerner, WorldWeather.cc

- Naomi Blohm, TotalFarmMarketing.com
- The DNC Takes Aim at Trump Tariffs
- Soybeans, 45z, and the Blenders' Tax Credit
- Don Day, DayWeather.com

- Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net
- Frayne Olson, NDSU Extension
- Mark Russo, EverStream.ai

- Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com
- Eric Snodgrass, NutrienAgSolutions.com

- Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net
- WILLAg News Update
- DeltaPlastics.com Recycles Grain Bags
- Number One in Pumpkins

- Scott Irwin, University of Illinois
- Aaron Hager, University of Illinois

- Naomi Blohm, TotalFarmMarketing.com
- Is that Tillage Pass Profitable w/Gary Schnitkey
- Don Day, DayWeather.com

- Curt Kimmel, AgMarkert.net
- Ed Usset, University of Minnesota
- Mark Russo, EverStream.ai

From the Tandem
- Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com
- Eric Snodgrass, NutrienAgSolutions.com

- Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net
- Gary Schnitkey and Laura Gentry
- PrecisionConservation.org
- CornNRateCalc.org

- Greg Johnson, TotalGrainMarketing.com
- USDA's Federal Government Shutdown Plan
- Drew Lerner, WorldWeather.cc

- Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net
- Aaron Hager, University of Illinois
- Mark Russo, EverStream.ai

- Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com
- Eric Snodgrass, NutrienAgSolutions.com

- Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net
- New Worm Screw Worm News
- Schnitkey on Fall Fertilizer Prices

University of Illinois Ag Economists
Joe Janzen, Nick Paulson, Brittney Goodrich
- on over the scale sales and the beef cattle cycles

- Naomi Blohm, TotalFarmMaketing.com
- Grain Elevators have an Economic Impact
- Ethanol Plants Look Profitable for Q4

- Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net
- Farm Aid 40 Years Later
- Mark Russo, EverStream.ai

- Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net
- BioProcessing & Nat'l Security
- Mike Tannura, Tstorm.net

- Greg Johnson, TGM TotalGrainMarketing.com
- UofIL Grain Outlook Discussion from FPS
- Drew Lerner, WorldWeather.cc

- Naomi Blohm, TotalFarmMarketing.com
- Indiana Cash Rents and Land Values
- SFarmMarketing.com Ag Energies with Dave Chatterton
- Don Day, DayWeather.com

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- Naomi Blohm, Total Farm Marketing
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- WILLAg News Update
- Corn to Ethanol Research Center
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- Mike Zuzolo, GlobalCommResearch.com
- WILLAg News Update
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- Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net
- U of IL ACES Leadership Panel
- Mike Tannura, Tstorm.net

- Greg Johnson, TGM TotalGrainMarketing.com
- Allendale Releases its Farmer Yield Survey Results
- Drew Lerner, Frost / Freeze Worries this Weekend

- Naomi Blohm, TotalFarmMarketing.com
- Orr Beef Research Center Field Day Sep 10
- Ed Usset, University of Minnesota
- Don Day, DayWeather.com

- Caleb Ragland, President American Soybean Association
- Scott Metzger, VP American Soybean Association
- Steve Censky, CEO American Soybean Association

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- Luke Worrel, The Price of Illinois Farmland
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- Scott Irwin, Bullish on Soybean Oil