Market to Market - The MtoM Podcast
Episodes
Federal Reserve Keeps Close Eye on Cash Rents, Credit Quality and Weather
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chicago Fed agricultural economist David Oppedahl discusses the state of the Midwest farm economy in 2026 as we look at farmland values, cash rents, l...
Norm Takes to the Field in Helping Growers Save Money
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
FBN's Charles Barron discusses how AI is transforming farm decision-making in 2026, from an AI advisor named for Norman Borlaug to price transparency ...
Biofuels at a Crossroads With Policy and Politics Again at Play
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Iran conflict's impact on fertilizer markets, the economic maturity of ethanol, and why maritime shipping may be the most overlooked near-term dem...
Hot, Dry, No Snow Raises Alarm From the West
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Celebrating 100 Years of Master Farmers in Iowa
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 celeb...
Tariffs Spark Survival and Entrepreneurial Mode For Small Businesses and Lenders
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Small business lender Ben Johnston of Kapitus breaks down who is really paying America's tariffs, how entrepreneurs are surviving the chaos, and what ...
Protein, Politics, and Policy: What the New Dietary Guidelines Really Mean for American Farmers and Consumers
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 def...
Wheat, Whistles, World Travels for Mark Oklahoma Farmer’s Career
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Don Schieber built a seed cleaning business that saved his farm. He has traveled the world selling American wheat, and spent 50 years officiating Frid...
"One Day at a Time" Son Reflects on His Father's Suicide 42 Years Later
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 —...
Changing Weather Patterns Resemble 2018 for 2026 Crop Year
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 cou...
Energy Demand Surges, Sources Shrink in Energy Transition in Coal v. Renewables Debate
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Gordon has watched American energy policy evolve for two decades across multiple presidential administrations. Her frank conversation about risin...
Breaking Down the Protein Market in 2026 From the Chicken’s Perspective
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
CoBank economist Brian Earnest discusses the 2026 outlook for beef, pork, and poultry. Learn how GLP-1 drugs, new dietary guidelines, and consumer dem...
Differences of Being on the Menu or at the Table
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Shaw offers a Canadian farmer's view on trade tensions, tariffs, and the future of North American agriculture.
Rating the 2025 Crop Year in Ohio and Idaho
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Farmer conversations in Ohio and Idaho as producers dealt with extremes in precipitation during the growing season.
Healthcare, Energy, and Food Security Under Pressure in Rural America
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gbenga Ajilore analyzes how recent policy changes are creating challenges for rural communities. Topics include rural hospitals facing closure as ACA ...
Group Seeks Fair Deals in Trade Including 45Z and Tariffs
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The nuance of trade policy: how tariffs impact American agriculture and rural communities biofuel tax credit 45Z.
Digging Into the Corn Rootworm Issue
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From Cornell research to commercial success, beneficial nematodes are proving their worth in some cornfields. Keegan Shields discusses the acres treat...
Casey Returns For Another Countdown - Our Most Popular MtoM Episodes In One Place
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week we feature five of the most listened to MtoM podcasts. These highlights may align with your listening habits and one will surprise you - I k...
Most Viewed Stories of 2025 on Market to Market
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This inside look at the TV show's most watched stories of 2025 presented in podcast form. Paul puts together some behind the scenes information on how...
The Value in Knowing Your Cost of Production Can Be a Formula for Success
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We break down why most farmers underestimate their true cost of production and how this impacts profitability. Shay Foulk explains the "base hits and ...
Iowa’s Teacher of the Year Mixes Farm Crisis and Innovation in Shaping Rural America’s Future
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Future of Farming Iowa as the state's teacher of the year explains why agriculture education matters beyond the farm - a story with Melanie Bloom.
Global Story Keeps Fertilizer Prices Stubbornly High Even With Lower Grain Prices
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
StoneX fertilizer expert Josh Linville analyzes why input costs remain elevated with phosphate and nitrogen prices in the top 10-15% historically whil...
The Values Impacting Land Prices From the Buyer and Seller’s Perspective
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The shifting land market dynamics heading into 2026 include limits on new buyers entering the market with tightening cash flow reducing the buyer pool...
John Roach's Debut on Farm Digest | Classic Market
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before there was Market to Market, there was Farm Digest. John Roach is our senior market analyst and this episode looks at his debut in 1977.
Drought Now, Cold Weather To Come, Grain State Outlook
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Current and future drought talk, La Nina in place and the return of a polar vortex in this discussion with Dr. Eric Hunt of the University of Nebraska...
The Golden Grain Cycle Commodity Market Analysis and the ETF Investment
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Exchange Traded Funds in commodities are now a part of the investment picture. Jake Hanley explains them as we look at the bridge between Wall Street ...
Cattle Complex Is Living up to Its Name - Complex With No Quick Fix
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Derrell Peel breaks down why beef prices hit record highs and won't drop soon. He explains how drought-driven herd liquidation starting in 2019 cr...
Celebrating 50 Seasons of Milestones and Memories on Market To Market
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We recap the year of celebrations around the 50 seasons of Market to Market with a look back at many of our analysts' first appearances on the program...
Everything, Everywhere, All at Once - April Hemmes
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hop in the combine with April Hemmes as we discuss trade, inputs and the greater view on agriculture. And she turns the tables and steering wheel.
Ranch Technology 2025: Remote Water Monitoring Saves Ranchers Time and Money During a Historic Time
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The cattle business is never ending because of work and stress. Ranchbot allows some help in checking water for animals in new technology. The CEO of ...
Economic Pressure Drives Mental Health Crisis on America's Farms
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The farmer lifestyle has many benefits, but some put those in the industry at risk for mental health challenges with isolation, economic stressors and...
From the Dairy Farm to the Field Now Advocating for Agriculture
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bridgette Readel spent years in the field working to find solutions, now she's helping build bridges in agriculture through several avenues. We chat w...
Agriculture Career Opportunities: Why Gen Z Should Consider Jobs in Agriculture
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Agricultural communication expert Janice Person discusses how technology is transforming farming for operations of all sizes, from robotic milking sys...
Canary or Outlier: The Impact of a Meeting of Arkansas Farmers
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Academic view on the challenges facing Arkansas farmers with low commodity prices and higher inputs with Dr. Ryan Loy, University of Arkansas.
Trade War Economics: How Daily Policy Changes Affect American Farm Income
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Economist Dr. Gbenga Ajilore discusses how trade policy uncertainty is creating unprecedented challenges for American farmers. From rising input costs...
Pork Industry Seeks Clarity on Trade Deals, Labor Policy and Processed Food Definition
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NPPC President Duane Stateler discusses industry concerns over MAHA food classifications, Prop 12's impact on consumer prices, and the need for clear ...
Crop Market Insights: Navigating Agricultural Economic Uncertainty
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President of the Iowa Farmers Union Aaron Lehman unpacks the challenges and opportunities facing Iowa agriculture in 2025.
Trade and Profitability Top Iowa Farmer's Minds at State Fair
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In what has become an annual visit, we take Iowa Secretary of Agriculture, Mike Naig, out for a spin to chat about current events in agriculture while...
Midwest Agricultural Land Prices: Farm Credit Survey Reveals Key Trends
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Koch of Farm Credit Services of America explains shifting land values across the Midwest, highlighting declines and growth with the impact of inte...