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Market to Market - The MtoM Podcast
Market to Market - The MtoM Podcast
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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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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.
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 Extension.
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 and Main Street.
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 created today's tight supplies, why the Mexican border closure affects markets less than headlines suggest, and how beef imports from Brazil and Argentina actually support US cattle values by enabling the ground beef market.
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 from a live program in Johnston, Iowa.
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.
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 the company, Andrew Croppin is our guest.
The farmer lifestyle has many benefits, but some put those in the industry at risk for mental health challenges with isolation, economic stressors and dependence on many things outside of their control. We look at ways to watch for signs and provide ways to assist.
Bridgette Readel spent years in the field working to find solutions, now she's helping build bridges in agriculture through several avenues. We chat with the radio and podcast host.
Agricultural communication expert Janice Person discusses how technology is transforming farming for operations of all sizes, from robotic milking systems to AI-powered precision spraying, while addressing the critical need to attract non-farm talent to agriculture careers.
Academic view on the challenges facing Arkansas farmers with low commodity prices and higher inputs with Dr. Ryan Loy, University of Arkansas.
Economist Dr. Gbenga Ajilore discusses how trade policy uncertainty is creating unprecedented challenges for American farmers. From rising input costs due to tariffs on steel and fertilizer to disrupted export markets, agricultural producers face daily policy changes that make long-term planning nearly impossible.
NPPC President Duane Stateler discusses industry concerns over MAHA food classifications, Prop 12's impact on consumer prices, and the need for clear definitions and legislative solutions.
President of the Iowa Farmers Union Aaron Lehman unpacks the challenges and opportunities facing Iowa agriculture in 2025.
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 at the Iowa State Fair. This visit gets into trade, livestock prices and water quality.
Tim Koch of Farm Credit Services of America explains shifting land values across the Midwest, highlighting declines and growth with the impact of interest rates, supply-demand, and producer sentiment—along with who’s buying and how—shaping today’s farmland market.
Farm succession expert Mike Downey joins us to explain why only 20–30% of farms have a plan—and why starting tough conversations about heirs, death, and taxes is more critical than ever.
Eden Tesfazghi left war-torn Eritrea 40 years ago in search of safety and landed in the Midwest. A culture shock for sure, her adjustment started after walking through the desert for three weeks and eventually arriving via plane in North Dakota.
Charles Baron from Farmers Business Network discusses how trade uncertainty and record corn yield predictions are creating unprecedented challenges for farmers in 2025.



