Oct 20 | Closing Market Report

The October 20, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report covers commodity market trends, the value of soil science, and regional agricultural weather. Brian Beckler of Total Farm Marketing analyzes recent fund liquidation and harvest pressure affecting corn and soybean prices, noting that long-term bullish factors like the Russia-Ukraine conflict and strong demand could eventually drive a market recovery. Next, soil scientist Kevin McSweeney discusses his career transition from studying land reclamation in Illinois strip mines to evaluating how agricultural practices alter soil profiles over time, emphasizing the importance of detailed soil surveys. Finally, Don Day of Day Weather provides a forecast detailing dry, warm conditions favorable for harvesting across the Corn Belt, with most near-term precipitation limited to the western United States.

01:30 Ag Markets with Brian Beckler, Total Farm Marketing

08:44 A Soil Science Journey

21:30 Ag Weather with Don Day, Day Weather

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