Jul 27 | Closing Market Report

The July 27, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report, hosted by Todd Gleason, provides a comprehensive overview of agricultural market volatility, farm economy risks, and regional weather forecasts. In their final appearances before retirement, analysts Curt Kimmel and Chad Hart discuss recent downturns in commodity prices, attributing the rapid shifts to global conflicts and unexpected geopolitical developments—such as China brokering peace discussions—while advising producers to strategically navigate these volatile marketing conditions. The broadcast also highlights the potential risks to cash rents if federal ad hoc farm payments cease, alongside a brief news segment detailing how growing rural health disparities are negatively impacting the local workforce. Concluding the episode, meteorologist Mark Russo discusses recent severe storms in the Chicago area and forecasts a much-needed shift toward near-normal rainfall and cooler temperatures across the Corn Belt as a high-pressure ridge weakens and moves westward. 02:12 Ag Markets with Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.net 08:22 Plan Ahead for Fewer Ad Hoc Farm Payments 09:18 Rural Health Disadvantages in the U.S 10:18 Commodity Markets Discussion with Chad Hart 17:36 Ag Weather with Mark Russo, EverStream Analytics ★ Support this podcast ★ (https://willpledge.org)