Show notes
The August 5, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report provides a comprehensive overview of commodity markets, sustainable energy integration, and agricultural weather. The program begins with a review of daily market prices before transitioning to an interview with agricultural economist Ed Usset, who analyzes crop conditions ahead of the upcoming USDA production report and offers pricing strategies for the approaching harvest. Next, Madhu Khanna discusses the SCAPES project and the economic viability of agrivoltaics, explaining how shade tolerance and regional climates dictate the success of co-locating crops with solar panels. The episode concludes with a detailed weather outlook from meteorologist Drew Lerner, who examines El Niño's impact on global growing regions, including Asia and the U.S. Corn Belt.01:57 Ag Markets with Ed Usset, University of Minnesota08:33 Understanding the Economics Agrivoltaics14:58 Ag Weather with Drew Lerner, World Weather Inc. ★ Support this podcast ★