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/14431/paint-shows-corn-growth-progress-iowa-farm-field Farmer Rachel Fishback explains why she spray-paints cornstalks each summer—and how the experiment helps her share agriculture with online audiences. Tue, 18 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14431 Farmer Rachel Fishback explains why she spray-paints cornstalks each summer—and how the experiment helps her share agriculture with online audiences. Paint Shows Corn Growth Progress In Iowa Farm Field Iowa PBS 00:20:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-08/rf-1-1.jpg Iowa PBSnoFarmer Rachel Fishback explains why she spray-paints cornstalks each summer—and how the experiment helps her share agriculture with online audiences.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/14415/countering-data-center-demands-during-grid-stress Data centers are spurring debates all over the country especially in a time when grid stress is already happening. Communities have leverage to ask for money back in the developer’s fee along with part of the solar generation, battery usage and water accommodations according to ESP.earth founder Kerry Duggan. Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14415 Data centers are spurring debates all over the country especially in a time when grid stress is already happening. Communities have leverage to ask for money back in the developer’s fee along with part of the solar generation, battery usage and water accommodations according to ESP.earth founder Kerry Duggan. Countering Data Center Demands During Grid Stress Iowa PBS 00:34:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-08/1109mtom-kerry-duggan-wot-endcap.jpg Iowa PBSnoData centers are spurring debates all over the country especially in a time when grid stress is already happening. Communities have leverage to ask for money back in the developer’s fee along with part of the solar generation, battery usage and water accommodations according to ESP.earth founder Kerry Duggan.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/14400/real-cost-and-complexity-organic-dairy Keeping the lights on in the dairy barn is a constant concern with economic and industry consolidation providing full-time stressors. Tue, 4 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14400 Keeping the lights on in the dairy barn is a constant concern with economic and industry consolidation providing full-time stressors. The Real Cost and Complexity of Organic Dairy Iowa PBS 00:28:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-07/1108mtom-wot-graphic.jpg Iowa PBSnoKeeping the lights on in the dairy barn is a constant concern with economic and industry consolidation providing full-time stressors.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/14389/regenerative-agriculture-product-aims-dramatically-cut A regenerative agriculture startup says its soil probiotic can cut fertilizer use by 40%. Bryan Hansel of Holganix explains the science behind bottling nature back into the ground. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14389 A regenerative agriculture startup says its soil probiotic can cut fertilizer use by 40%. Bryan Hansel of Holganix explains the science behind bottling nature back into the ground. Regenerative Agriculture Product Aims To Dramatically Cut Fertilizer Use Iowa PBS 00:33:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-07/1107mtom-bryan-hansel-wot.jpg Iowa PBSnoA regenerative agriculture startup says its soil probiotic can cut fertilizer use by 40%. Bryan Hansel of Holganix explains the science behind bottling nature back into the ground.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets 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 Georgia cattleman Will Harris explains why record cattle prices have not led to herd expansion and how White Oak Pastures changed its approach to beef production. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14310 Fourth-generation cattleman Georgia cattleman Will Harris explains why record cattle prices have not led to herd expansion and how White Oak Pastures changed its approach to beef production. 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 Georgia cattleman Will Harris explains why record cattle prices have not led to herd expansion and how White Oak Pastures changed its approach to beef production.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 A sudden fertilizer price spike forced farmers to reconsider purchases, crop rotations and production costs. North Dakota farmer Adam Ladwig describes what happened on his farm and inside a meeting where approximately 100 producers from 18 states raised concerns with the Federal Trade Commission about fertilizer pricing, transparency and industry consolidation. Tue, 9 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14238 A sudden fertilizer price spike forced farmers to reconsider purchases, crop rotations and production costs. North Dakota farmer Adam Ladwig describes what happened on his farm and inside a meeting where approximately 100 producers from 18 states raised concerns with the Federal Trade Commission about fertilizer pricing, transparency and industry consolidation. 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 PBSnoA sudden fertilizer price spike forced farmers to reconsider purchases, crop rotations and production costs. North Dakota farmer Adam Ladwig describes what happened on his farm and inside a meeting where approximately 100 producers from 18 states raised concerns with the Federal Trade Commission about fertilizer pricing, transparency and industry consolidation.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