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/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 http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/13769/energy-demand-surges-sources-shrink-energy-transition-coal-v Kate Gordon has watched American energy policy evolve for two decades across multiple presidential administrations. Her frank conversation about rising utility bills, surging demand from data centers, the complicated truth about coal's comeback and whether an all-of-the-above energy strategy still exists in America or whether we're now just picking winners and losers. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600 13769 Kate Gordon has watched American energy policy evolve for two decades across multiple presidential administrations. Her frank conversation about rising utility bills, surging demand from data centers, the complicated truth about coal's comeback and whether an all-of-the-above energy strategy still exists in America or whether we're now just picking winners and losers. Energy Demand Surges, Sources Shrink in Energy Transition in Coal v. Renewables Debate Iowa PBS 00:33:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-02/1037mtom-kate-gordon-wot.jpg Iowa PBSnoKate Gordon has watched American energy policy evolve for two decades across multiple presidential administrations. Her frank conversation about rising utility bills, surging demand from data centers, the complicated truth about coal's comeback and whether an all-of-the-above energy strategy still exists in America or whether we're now just picking winners and losers.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/13732/breaking-down-protein-market-2026-chickens-perspective CoBank economist Brian Earnest discusses the 2026 outlook for beef, pork, and poultry. Learn how GLP-1 drugs, new dietary guidelines, and consumer demand shifts are creating a rare moment when all three proteins are profitable simultaneously. Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600 13732 CoBank economist Brian Earnest discusses the 2026 outlook for beef, pork, and poultry. Learn how GLP-1 drugs, new dietary guidelines, and consumer demand shifts are creating a rare moment when all three proteins are profitable simultaneously. Breaking Down the Protein Market in 2026 From the Chicken’s Perspective Iowa PBS 00:37:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-02/1036mtom-brian-wot.jpg Iowa PBSnoCoBank economist Brian Earnest discusses the 2026 outlook for beef, pork, and poultry. Learn how GLP-1 drugs, new dietary guidelines, and consumer demand shifts are creating a rare moment when all three proteins are profitable simultaneously.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/13710/differences-being-menu-or-table Philip Shaw offers a Canadian farmer's view on trade tensions, tariffs, and the future of North American agriculture. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600 13710 Philip Shaw offers a Canadian farmer's view on trade tensions, tariffs, and the future of North American agriculture. Differences of Being on the Menu or at the Table Iowa PBS 00:45:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-02/1035mtom-philip-shaw-1.jpg Iowa PBSnoPhilip Shaw offers a Canadian farmer's view on trade tensions, tariffs, and the future of North American agriculture.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/13687/rating-2025-crop-year-ohio-and-idaho Farmer conversations in Ohio and Idaho as producers dealt with extremes in precipitation during the growing season. Tue, 3 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600 13687 Farmer conversations in Ohio and Idaho as producers dealt with extremes in precipitation during the growing season. Rating the 2025 Crop Year in Ohio and Idaho Iowa PBS 00:38:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-01/1034mtom-k-and-k.jpg Iowa PBSnoFarmer conversations in Ohio and Idaho as producers dealt with extremes in precipitation during the growing 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/13677/healthcare-energy-and-food-security-under-pressure-rural Gbenga Ajilore analyzes how recent policy changes are creating challenges for rural communities. Topics include rural hospitals facing closure as ACA subsidies expire, electricity price increases amid clean energy program cancellations, and concerns about state-level management of food assistance programs. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0600 13677 Gbenga Ajilore analyzes how recent policy changes are creating challenges for rural communities. Topics include rural hospitals facing closure as ACA subsidies expire, electricity price increases amid clean energy program cancellations, and concerns about state-level management of food assistance programs. Healthcare, Energy, and Food Security Under Pressure in Rural America Iowa PBS 00:34:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-01/1033mtom-gbenga-2.jpg Iowa PBSnoGbenga Ajilore analyzes how recent policy changes are creating challenges for rural communities. Topics include rural hospitals facing closure as ACA subsidies expire, electricity price increases amid clean energy program cancellations, and concerns about state-level management of food assistance programs.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/13667/group-seeks-fair-deals-trade-including-45z-and-tariffs The nuance of trade policy: how tariffs impact American agriculture and rural communities biofuel tax credit 45Z. Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0600 13667 The nuance of trade policy: how tariffs impact American agriculture and rural communities biofuel tax credit 45Z. Group Seeks Fair Deals in Trade Including 45Z and Tariffs Iowa PBS 00:38:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-01/1032mtom-small.jpg Iowa PBSnoThe nuance of trade policy: how tariffs impact American agriculture and rural communities biofuel tax credit 45Z.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets http://www.iowapbs.org/shows/mtom/mtom-podcast/podcast/13652/digging-corn-rootworm-issue From Cornell research to commercial success, beneficial nematodes are proving their worth in some cornfields. Keegan Shields discusses the acres treated in 2025 complete with customer testimonials showing significant yield increases. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0600 13652 From Cornell research to commercial success, beneficial nematodes are proving their worth in some cornfields. Keegan Shields discusses the acres treated in 2025 complete with customer testimonials showing significant yield increases. Digging Into the Corn Rootworm Issue Iowa PBS 00:32:00 https://www.iowapbs.org/sites/default/files/story_images/thumb/2026-01/1031mtom-end-grx.jpg Iowa PBSnoFrom Cornell research to commercial success, beneficial nematodes are proving their worth in some cornfields. Keegan Shields discusses the acres treated in 2025 complete with customer testimonials showing significant yield increases.Iowa,PBS,Market,to,Market,Iowa,agriculture,commodity,markets,economy,farmers,farming,market,analysis,markets