Closing Market Report

The November 12, 2026, broadcast of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive overview of current agricultural markets, policy news, and global weather impacts. The program begins with Matt Bennett of AgMarket analyzing recent USDA yield reports and the implications of tightening global grain stocks. The show then revisits insights from economist Joe Janzen regarding fall corn basis recovery and soybean export demand. In policy and industry news, the broadcast highlights efforts by Senate leaders to negotiate a Farm Bill during the lame-duck session, discusses the agricultural trade deficit, and warns that an aging U.S. barge fleet could increase grain transportation costs. Finally, meteorologist Mike Tannura details the effects of a strong El Niño pattern, specifically noting its role in bringing heavy, persistent rains to South American crop regions and its broader impact on global wheat conditions.

02:10 Ag Markets with Matt Bennett, AgMarket
08:18 A Fall Corn Basis Recovery Reminder
11:33 Senate Ag Leaders Still Negotiating on Farm Bill
13:09 Aging Barge Fleet Raises Concerns for Grain Transportation
14:25 Ag Weather with Mike Tannura, Tstorm Weather