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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Philip Shaw offers a Canadian farmer's view on trade tensions, tariffs, and the future of North American agriculture.
Farmer conversations in Ohio and Idaho as producers dealt with extremes in precipitation during the growing season.
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.
The nuance of trade policy: how tariffs impact American agriculture and rural communities biofuel tax credit 45Z.
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.
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 know it did us.
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 five were selected, the efforts to get them all in the spirit of radio legend, Casey Kasem.
We break down why most farmers underestimate their true cost of production and how this impacts profitability. Shay Foulk explains the "base hits and doubles" approach to farm management, discusses overcoming fear and ego in marketing decisions, and emphasizes the critical need for transition planning regardless of age.
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.
StoneX fertilizer expert Josh Linville analyzes why input costs remain elevated with phosphate and nitrogen prices in the top 10-15% historically while grain values lag. Key factors include China cutting phosphate exports by 50% among other issues ahead in 2026.
The shifting land market dynamics heading into 2026 include limits on new buyers entering the market with tightening cash flow reducing the buyer pool significantly. Top-tier farms continue to perform well, but average properties face steep discounts.
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.
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