Sherman, IL

This edition of the *Closing Market Report*, hosted by Todd Gleason, covers commodity market movements, Illinois crop prospects, and global agricultural weather. Sherman Newlin of Zaner Ag Hedge reviews the findings from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour, discussing observed crop stress, shorter ear lengths, and [...]

White tents lined the streets of downtown Evanston this weekend, filling the area with color. The Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival, which showcased paintings, sculptures, jewelry, mixed media and photography, spread across Church Street and Sherman Avenue from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.  Amdur Productions, an... The post Evanston Art & Big Fork Festival brings creativity, conversation to downtown appeared first on The Daily Northwestern.

The August 20, 2026, Closing Market Report highlights critical observations from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour, revealing significant regional crop yield discrepancies across the Midwest. Market analysts Matt Bennett, Oliver Sloup, and Sherman Newlin confirm that while eastern Iowa and Minnesota project strong corn yields, [...]