Each week, go beyond the headlines to hear what the stories the show's producers have been pursuing as they travel around the lower 48 states. Plus, learn more about the market analysts who have broken down the commodity markets for more than four decades on the nationally-distributed program. https://www.iowapbs.org/ en https://downloads.iowapbs.org/podcasts/MarketToMarket/MtoM/mtom-podcast_144x144.png http://www.iowapbs.org/ Copyright Iowa PBS Each week, go beyond the headlines to hear what the stories the show's producers have been pursuing as they travel around the lower 48 states. Plus, learn more about the market analysts who have broken down the commodity markets for more than four decades on the nationally-distributed program. Iowa PBS Iowa PBS webteam@iowapbs.org no Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,marketsEach week, go beyond the headlines to hear what the stories the show's producers have been pursuing as they travel around the lower 48 states. Plus, learn more about the market analysts who have broken down the commodity markets for more than four decades http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/14262/hobby-hunters-tech-giants-new-faces-land-market There's still no new supply of land being built, but the demand side keeps strong as new entrants are looking for places to build data centers, hunting blinds and places to park other investment gains. Doug Adams, the CEO of National Land Realty looks at the big picture playing out now and a four-letter word is the big influence. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14262 There's still no new supply of land being built, but the demand side keeps strong as new entrants are looking for places to build data centers, hunting blinds and places to park other investment gains. Doug Adams, the CEO of National Land Realty looks at the big picture playing out now and a four-letter word is the big influence. From Hobby Hunters to Tech Giants: The New Faces in the Land Market Iowa PBS 00:43:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-06/1101mtom-land-end-still-wot.jpg Iowa PBSnoThere's still no new supply of land being built, but the demand side keeps strong as new entrants are looking for places to build data centers, hunting blinds and places to park other investment gains. Doug Adams, the CEO of National Land Realty looks at the big picture playing out now and a four-letter word is the big influence.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/14238/fertilizer-fight-reaches-ftc Fertilizer helps grow the food that fills grocery store shelves, and concerns about competition in the fertilizer industry are now drawing attention from federal regulators. North Dakota farmer Adam Ladwig was part of a group asking questions about pricing, consolidation and transparency in one of agriculture's most important industries. Tue, 9 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14238 Fertilizer helps grow the food that fills grocery store shelves, and concerns about competition in the fertilizer industry are now drawing attention from federal regulators. North Dakota farmer Adam Ladwig was part of a group asking questions about pricing, consolidation and transparency in one of agriculture's most important industries. Fertilizer Fight Reaches the FTC Iowa PBS 00:34:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-06/1052mtom-adam-wot.jpg Iowa PBSnoFertilizer helps grow the food that fills grocery store shelves, and concerns about competition in the fertilizer industry are now drawing attention from federal regulators. North Dakota farmer Adam Ladwig was part of a group asking questions about pricing, consolidation and transparency in one of agriculture's most important industries.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/14182/three-legs-speculators-hedgers-and-farmers Commodities trading has ancient roots including the commodity price index that help hedge for all parties involved in a trade. Our Summer School series kicks off with Kurt Nelson and a course in how commodity futures markets work, why speculators and farmers genuinely need each other, and why the cattle price rally may not peak until 2027 or 2028. Tue, 2 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14182 Commodities trading has ancient roots including the commodity price index that help hedge for all parties involved in a trade. Our Summer School series kicks off with Kurt Nelson and a course in how commodity futures markets work, why speculators and farmers genuinely need each other, and why the cattle price rally may not peak until 2027 or 2028. The Three Legs of Speculators, Hedgers and Farmers Iowa PBS 00:40:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-05/1051mtom-kurt-nelson.jpg Iowa PBSnoCommodities trading has ancient roots including the commodity price index that help hedge for all parties involved in a trade. Our Summer School series kicks off with Kurt Nelson and a course in how commodity futures markets work, why speculators and farmers genuinely need each other, and why the cattle price rally may not peak until 2027 or 2028.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/14142/long-and-short-terrible-conditions-impacting-wheat-and El Niño is officially here, and it may be intensifying fast. Eric Hunt updates us on pasture and wheat conditions in Nebraska and beyond from his role at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Tue, 26 May 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14142 El Niño is officially here, and it may be intensifying fast. Eric Hunt updates us on pasture and wheat conditions in Nebraska and beyond from his role at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. The Long and Short of Terrible Conditions Impacting Wheat and Pastures Iowa PBS 00:39:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-05/1050mtom-eric-hunt-wot.jpg Iowa PBSnoEl Niño is officially here, and it may be intensifying fast. Eric Hunt updates us on pasture and wheat conditions in Nebraska and beyond from his role at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/14101/helping-farmers-facing-financial-squeeze Navigating the farm loan environment is complicated — rates, services and fits don’t always align with a producer’s past business partner. After DOGE cuts ended her government career, Kallie Turner now helps consult those looking to stay on the farm and in business - even if it may look different than the original vision. Tue, 12 May 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14101 Navigating the farm loan environment is complicated — rates, services and fits don’t always align with a producer’s past business partner. After DOGE cuts ended her government career, Kallie Turner now helps consult those looking to stay on the farm and in business - even if it may look different than the original vision. Helping Farmers Facing Financial Squeeze Iowa PBS 00:36:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-05/1048mtom-kallie-turner-wot.jpg Iowa PBSnoNavigating the farm loan environment is complicated — rates, services and fits don’t always align with a producer’s past business partner. After DOGE cuts ended her government career, Kallie Turner now helps consult those looking to stay on the farm and in business - even if it may look different than the original vision.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/14077/federal-reserve-keeps-close-eye-cash-rents-credit-quality-and Chicago Fed agricultural economist David Oppedahl discusses the state of the Midwest farm economy in 2026 as we look at farmland values, cash rents, lending conditions, and why today's challenges look very different from the 1980s farm crisis. Tue, 5 May 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14077 Chicago Fed agricultural economist David Oppedahl discusses the state of the Midwest farm economy in 2026 as we look at farmland values, cash rents, lending conditions, and why today's challenges look very different from the 1980s farm crisis. Federal Reserve Keeps Close Eye on Cash Rents, Credit Quality and Weather Iowa PBS 00:35:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-05/1047mtom-david-wot.jpg Iowa PBSnoChicago Fed agricultural economist David Oppedahl discusses the state of the Midwest farm economy in 2026 as we look at farmland values, cash rents, lending conditions, and why today's challenges look very different from the 1980s farm crisis.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/14049/norm-takes-field-helping-growers-save-money FBN's Charles Baron discusses how AI is transforming farm decision-making in 2026, from an AI advisor named for Norman Borlaug to price transparency that has saved farmers more than $500 million. Plus: tariffs, input costs, and why some farmers are still leaving serious money on the table. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14049 FBN's Charles Baron discusses how AI is transforming farm decision-making in 2026, from an AI advisor named for Norman Borlaug to price transparency that has saved farmers more than $500 million. Plus: tariffs, input costs, and why some farmers are still leaving serious money on the table. Norm Takes to the Field in Helping Growers Save Money Iowa PBS 00:34:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-04/1046mtom-charles-baron.jpg Iowa PBSnoFBN's Charles Baron discusses how AI is transforming farm decision-making in 2026, from an AI advisor named for Norman Borlaug to price transparency that has saved farmers more than $500 million. Plus: tariffs, input costs, and why some farmers are still leaving serious money on the table.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/14022/biofuels-crossroads-policy-and-politics-again-play The Iran conflict's impact on fertilizer markets, the economic maturity of ethanol, and why maritime shipping may be the most overlooked near-term demand opportunity for corn farmers right now. All of this is happening against a backdrop of tightening margins and generational transition on the farm. CoBank economist Jacqui Fatka is our guest this week. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14022 The Iran conflict's impact on fertilizer markets, the economic maturity of ethanol, and why maritime shipping may be the most overlooked near-term demand opportunity for corn farmers right now. All of this is happening against a backdrop of tightening margins and generational transition on the farm. CoBank economist Jacqui Fatka is our guest this week. Biofuels at a Crossroads With Policy and Politics Again at Play Iowa PBS 00:36:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-04/1045mtom-jacqui-fatka.jpg Iowa PBSnoThe Iran conflict's impact on fertilizer markets, the economic maturity of ethanol, and why maritime shipping may be the most overlooked near-term demand opportunity for corn farmers right now. All of this is happening against a backdrop of tightening margins and generational transition on the farm. CoBank economist Jacqui Fatka is our guest this week.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/14011/hot-dry-no-snow-raises-alarm-west From empty reservoirs to rising wildfire risk, a dry and warm winter is setting the stage for a difficult year ahead. We break down how snowpack loss impacts drinking water, food production, and even air quality far beyond the Rockies. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14011 From empty reservoirs to rising wildfire risk, a dry and warm winter is setting the stage for a difficult year ahead. We break down how snowpack loss impacts drinking water, food production, and even air quality far beyond the Rockies. Hot, Dry, No Snow Raises Alarm From the West Iowa PBS 00:36:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-04/1044mtom-allie-m-wot.jpg Iowa PBSnoFrom empty reservoirs to rising wildfire risk, a dry and warm winter is setting the stage for a difficult year ahead. We break down how snowpack loss impacts drinking water, food production, and even air quality far beyond the Rockies.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/13996/celebrating-100-years-master-farmers-iowa A century of good farming, clear thinking, and right living. That's the Iowa Master Farmer program, and this week we're at its 100th anniversary celebration with the organization's president, a descendant of founder Henry Wallace, and one of this year's award recipients who showed up for the land, your community, and the next generation. Tue, 7 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0500 13996 A century of good farming, clear thinking, and right living. That's the Iowa Master Farmer program, and this week we're at its 100th anniversary celebration with the organization's president, a descendant of founder Henry Wallace, and one of this year's award recipients who showed up for the land, your community, and the next generation. Celebrating 100 Years of Master Farmers in Iowa Iowa PBS 00:50:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-04/1043mtom-master-wot.jpg Iowa PBSnoA century of good farming, clear thinking, and right living. That's the Iowa Master Farmer program, and this week we're at its 100th anniversary celebration with the organization's president, a descendant of founder Henry Wallace, and one of this year's award recipients who showed up for the land, your community, and the next generation.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/13981/tariffs-spark-survival-and-entrepreneurial-mode-small Small business lender Ben Johnston of Kapitus breaks down who is really paying America's tariffs, how entrepreneurs are surviving the chaos, and what the ghost of Smoot-Hawley means for the future of American manufacturing. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 13981 Small business lender Ben Johnston of Kapitus breaks down who is really paying America's tariffs, how entrepreneurs are surviving the chaos, and what the ghost of Smoot-Hawley means for the future of American manufacturing. Tariffs Spark Survival and Entrepreneurial Mode For Small Businesses and Lenders Iowa PBS 00:33:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-03/1042mtom-ben-johnston.jpg Iowa PBSnoSmall business lender Ben Johnston of Kapitus breaks down who is really paying America's tariffs, how entrepreneurs are surviving the chaos, and what the ghost of Smoot-Hawley means for the future of American manufacturing.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/13965/protein-politics-and-policy-what-new-dietary-guidelines Tufts food economist Dr. Sean Cash explains why the new dietary guidelines raised eyebrows, why a new Farm Bill is unlikely this Congress, and why defining "ultra-processed food" is harder — and more important — than it sounds. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 13965 Tufts food economist Dr. Sean Cash explains why the new dietary guidelines raised eyebrows, why a new Farm Bill is unlikely this Congress, and why defining "ultra-processed food" is harder — and more important — than it sounds. Protein, Politics, and Policy: What the New Dietary Guidelines Really Mean for American Farmers and Consumers Iowa PBS 00:42:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-03/1041mtom-sean-cash-wot.jpg Iowa PBSnoTufts food economist Dr. Sean Cash explains why the new dietary guidelines raised eyebrows, why a new Farm Bill is unlikely this Congress, and why defining "ultra-processed food" is harder — and more important — than it sounds.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/13931/wheat-whistles-world-travels-mark-oklahoma-farmers-career Don Schieber built a seed cleaning business that saved his farm. He has traveled the world selling American wheat, and spent 50 years officiating Friday night football in Oklahoma. Now he's retiring and he's got stories you won't hear anywhere else. This is what a life in agriculture looks like. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 13931 Don Schieber built a seed cleaning business that saved his farm. He has traveled the world selling American wheat, and spent 50 years officiating Friday night football in Oklahoma. Now he's retiring and he's got stories you won't hear anywhere else. This is what a life in agriculture looks like. Wheat, Whistles, World Travels Mark Oklahoma Farmer’s Career Iowa PBS 00:50:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-03/1040mtom-don-schieber-wot.jpg Iowa PBSnoDon Schieber built a seed cleaning business that saved his farm. He has traveled the world selling American wheat, and spent 50 years officiating Friday night football in Oklahoma. Now he's retiring and he's got stories you won't hear anywhere else. This is what a life in agriculture looks like.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/13904/one-day-time-son-reflects-his-fathers-suicide-42-years-later Jeff Irwin lost his father Gary to suicide on his 22nd birthday in February 1984. Now, 42 years later, he's telling the story — and writing a book — to help farm families recognize the warning signs and find the resources that didn't exist when his family needed them most. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 13904 Jeff Irwin lost his father Gary to suicide on his 22nd birthday in February 1984. Now, 42 years later, he's telling the story — and writing a book — to help farm families recognize the warning signs and find the resources that didn't exist when his family needed them most. "One Day at a Time" Son Reflects on His Father's Suicide 42 Years Later Iowa PBS https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-03/1039mtom-jeff-irwin.jpg Iowa PBSnoJeff Irwin lost his father Gary to suicide on his 22nd birthday in February 1984. Now, 42 years later, he's telling the story — and writing a book — to help farm families recognize the warning signs and find the resources that didn't exist when his family needed them most.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/13877/changing-weather-patterns-resemble-2018-2026-crop-year Spring 2026 has started dry. Eric Hunt of UNL Extension breaks down the Drought Monitor, disappearing snowpack, and why the next two weeks of rain could define the entire growing season. Tue, 3 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0600 13877 Spring 2026 has started dry. Eric Hunt of UNL Extension breaks down the Drought Monitor, disappearing snowpack, and why the next two weeks of rain could define the entire growing season. Changing Weather Patterns Resemble 2018 for 2026 Crop Year Iowa PBS 00:37:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-02/1038mtom-eric-hunt.jpg Iowa PBSnoSpring 2026 has started dry. Eric Hunt of UNL Extension breaks down the Drought Monitor, disappearing snowpack, and why the next two weeks of rain could define the entire growing season.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets