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/14370/corn-and-soybean-yields-dependence-el-nino-more-impact-winter Summer extremes of isolated heavy rain, wildfire haze and drought are all in play this growing season. Meteorologist Eric Hunt from the University of Nebraska shows us maps and more happenings this season. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14370 Summer extremes of isolated heavy rain, wildfire haze and drought are all in play this growing season. Meteorologist Eric Hunt from the University of Nebraska shows us maps and more happenings this season. Corn and Soybean Yields Dependence on El Niño, More Impact This Winter Iowa PBS 00:39:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-07/1106mtom-eric-hunt-wot.jpg Iowa PBSnoSummer extremes of isolated heavy rain, wildfire haze and drought are all in play this growing season. Meteorologist Eric Hunt from the University of Nebraska shows us maps and more happenings this season.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/14351/puts-and-calls-summer-school-ii Market analyst Angie Setzer returns to lead the class in puts and calls - two of our most talked about points in the analysis portion of the program. Angie breaks down the lingo, the meaning and what it really provides for those in the commodities. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14351 Market analyst Angie Setzer returns to lead the class in puts and calls - two of our most talked about points in the analysis portion of the program. Angie breaks down the lingo, the meaning and what it really provides for those in the commodities. Puts and Calls in Summer School II Iowa PBS 00:32:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-07/1105mtom-angie-setzer-wot.jpg Iowa PBSnoMarket analyst Angie Setzer returns to lead the class in puts and calls - two of our most talked about points in the analysis portion of the program. Angie breaks down the lingo, the meaning and what it really provides for those in the commodities.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/14336/weathers-role-chasing-4th-consecutive-year-record-crops Jim Roemer explains why a rapidly strengthening El Niño — paired with record heat baking Western Europe's corn crop — points toward a neutral-to-bearish summer for corn and soybeans, not a repeat of the historic 1983 Corn Belt drought. Tue, 7 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14336 Jim Roemer explains why a rapidly strengthening El Niño — paired with record heat baking Western Europe's corn crop — points toward a neutral-to-bearish summer for corn and soybeans, not a repeat of the historic 1983 Corn Belt drought. Weather's Role in Chasing 4th Consecutive Year of Record Crops Iowa PBS 00:43:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-07/new-jim-roemer-wot.jpg Iowa PBSnoJim Roemer explains why a rapidly strengthening El Niño — paired with record heat baking Western Europe's corn crop — points toward a neutral-to-bearish summer for corn and soybeans, not a repeat of the historic 1983 Corn Belt drought.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/14310/rebuilding-soil-herds-and-genetics-drive-georgia-agricultural Fourth-generation cattleman Will Harris of Georgia sits down to talk regenerative farming, closed cow herds, and the structural problems keeping young producers out of the cattle business — even when beef prices are at all-time highs. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14310 Fourth-generation cattleman Will Harris of Georgia sits down to talk regenerative farming, closed cow herds, and the structural problems keeping young producers out of the cattle business — even when beef prices are at all-time highs. Rebuilding Soil, Herds and Genetics Drive Georgia Agricultural Operation Iowa PBS 00:38:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-06/1103mtom-will-harris-end-still-lg.jpg Iowa PBSnoFourth-generation cattleman Will Harris of Georgia sits down to talk regenerative farming, closed cow herds, and the structural problems keeping young producers out of the cattle business — even when beef prices are at all-time highs.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/14289/side-interests-help-drive-hedge-iowa-farmer Brian Strasser is an Iowa farmer who figured out that the same months the farm goes quiet on cash flow are the same months travelers fill up a rental car app — so he built a fleet, and turned the seasonal gap into a financial advantage. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14289 Brian Strasser is an Iowa farmer who figured out that the same months the farm goes quiet on cash flow are the same months travelers fill up a rental car app — so he built a fleet, and turned the seasonal gap into a financial advantage. Side Interests Help Drive a Hedge For Iowa Farmer Iowa PBS 00:27:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-06/1102mtom-new-still-keys-and-combines.jpg Iowa PBSnoBrian Strasser is an Iowa farmer who figured out that the same months the farm goes quiet on cash flow are the same months travelers fill up a rental car app — so he built a fleet, and turned the seasonal gap into a financial advantage.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets 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