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/14540/commodity-prices-still-driving-farmland-values The recent return to higher commodity prices has helped keep the farmland and cash rent market strong. Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14540 The recent return to higher commodity prices has helped keep the farmland and cash rent market strong. Commodity Prices Still Driving Farmland Values Iowa PBS 00:30:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-09/1115mtom-tim-koch-wot.jpg Iowa PBSnoThe recent return to higher commodity prices has helped keep the farmland and cash rent market strong.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/14529/prop-12-save-our-bacon-and-fight-over-how-pigs-are-raised Over the Moon Farm's Anna Pesek talks Prop 12, the Save Our Bacon Act and what's really at stake for independent hog producers Tue, 15 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14529 Over the Moon Farm's Anna Pesek talks Prop 12, the Save Our Bacon Act and what's really at stake for independent hog producers Prop 12, Save Our Bacon and the Fight Over How Pigs Are Raised Iowa PBS 00:35:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-09/1114mtom-anna-wot.jpg Iowa PBSnoOver the Moon Farm's Anna Pesek talks Prop 12, the Save Our Bacon Act and what's really at stake for independent hog producersIowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/14516/hidden-cost-extreme-heat-cities-cornfields Heat kills more people than any other weather disaster, yet almost no government agency owns the problem. A UCLA researcher explains why that has to change. Tue, 8 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14516 Heat kills more people than any other weather disaster, yet almost no government agency owns the problem. A UCLA researcher explains why that has to change. The Hidden Cost of Extreme Heat, From Cities to Cornfields Iowa PBS 00:33:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-09/1113mtom-kelly-turner-wot.jpg Iowa PBSnoHeat kills more people than any other weather disaster, yet almost no government agency owns the problem. A UCLA researcher explains why that has to change.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/14494/pitching-circle-cattle-barn-and-show-ring Sydney Lovrien dominated two rings in 2026 – in softball as a state champ pitcher for Clarksville and at the county and state fair for both steers and pigs. We talk life balance and what’s next. Tue, 1 Sep 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14494 Sydney Lovrien dominated two rings in 2026 – in softball as a state champ pitcher for Clarksville and at the county and state fair for both steers and pigs. We talk life balance and what’s next. From the Pitching Circle to the Cattle Barn and Show Ring Iowa PBS 00:25:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-08/mtom1112-sydney-lovrien-wot.jpg Iowa PBSnoSydney Lovrien dominated two rings in 2026 – in softball as a state champ pitcher for Clarksville and at the county and state fair for both steers and pigs. We talk life balance and what’s next.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/14457/talking-pork-trade-farm-bill-prop-12 NPPC president Rob Brenneman talks trade, farm policy, and pork demand from the Iowa State Fair. A pork producer's take on the farm bill, PRRS, and why bacon still opens doors in D.C. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 07:00:00 -0500 14457 NPPC president Rob Brenneman talks trade, farm policy, and pork demand from the Iowa State Fair. A pork producer's take on the farm bill, PRRS, and why bacon still opens doors in D.C. Talking Pork Trade, Farm Bill, Prop 12 Iowa PBS 00:31:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-08/1111mtom-rob-b-final-smal.jpg Iowa PBSnoNPPC president Rob Brenneman talks trade, farm policy, and pork demand from the Iowa State Fair. A pork producer's take on the farm bill, PRRS, and why bacon still opens doors in D.C.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets 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