Market to Market - The MtoM Podcast
267 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★ - 28 ratingsEach 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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Meet Bryan Pippitt - one of 2024’s Farmer Conversations
April 23, 2024 12:00 - 28 minutes - 62.4 MBOur third season of talking to a pair of producers in different parts of the country kicks off this week as we get to know Bryan Pippett.
You are the key to the entire organization - Josh Dallin #844
April 16, 2024 12:00 - 21 minutes - 46.2 MBThis second part of our discussion with Josh Dallin centers more on you. If your farming operation is going to succeed - you need to have a good base and that starts with a strong respect for the importance of mental health. But as with many - reluctance highlights the challenges and stressors across the industry.
Close encounters cement reason for strong attention to mental health - #843 Josh Dallin
April 09, 2024 12:00 - 28 minutes - 64.9 MBA hand went up at the end of a Utah State Extension meeting in 2019 that changed the course for many in that room - including organizers.
Undisciplined capital has potential to greatly impact U.S. soybean crush potential
April 02, 2024 12:00 - 32 minutes - 71.3 MBTanner Ehmke, the lead economist on grain and oilseed, discusses how undisciplined capital has potential to bring a boom and the factors that could go the other way.
9 questions that could change your life - Josie Rudolphi
March 26, 2024 12:00 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBJosie shares her work in the field of farm safety and mental health, including her role in the North Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center.
Texas wildfires will take years to recover from in cattle numbers and ranchers - Bill Martin
March 19, 2024 12:00 - 26 minutes - 59.5 MBBill Martin has spent most of his career around livestock. The last three are part of a leap of faith from Colorado back to his native Texas with college friends to operate Lonestar Stockyards outside of Amarillo, Texas.
The land, the price and a 50 inch deficit - Ben Riensche
March 12, 2024 12:00 - 35 minutes - 79.6 MBBen Riensche’s past life was in banking so his finance take now on the farm helps provide some insight on and off his Jesup, Iowa operation.
Virtual farming continues as IRL farming expands - Grant Hilbert
March 05, 2024 12:00 - 40 minutes - 91.7 MBSimulated farming has a life of its own for The Squad creator Grant Hilbert.
Farm Rescue comes in a time of need - Ben Smith
February 27, 2024 12:00 - 30 minutes - 69 MBCrisis doesn’t happen on schedule - usually a heart attack, farm accident or cancer diagnosis can come when a crop is ready for planting or harvest.
Feral hogs run wild - growing like compound interest
February 20, 2024 12:00 - 37 minutes - 84.8 MBWild hogs have been found in several U.S. states and the damage can be severe.
Still waiting in line to get that steak will impact cattle market - Derrell Peel
February 13, 2024 12:00 - 32 minutes - 72.1 MBThe cattle inventory report gives confirms the smallest herd since the 1950's. Derrell Peel is Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist for Oklahoma State University and sees similarities to this cycle with others tied to drier conditions. He gives us insight on the pipeline and the layered and complex livestock market.
Still a waiting in line to get that steak will impact cattle market - Derrell Peel
February 13, 2024 12:00 - 32 minutes - 72.1 MBThe cattle inventory report gives confirms the smallest herd since the 1950's. Derrell Peel is Extension Livestock Marketing Specialist for Oklahoma State University and sees similarities to this cycle with others tied to drier conditions. He gives us insight on the pipeline and the layered and complex livestock market.
Hanging onto the cliff of optimism with our fingernails for a Farm Bill in 2024 - Jonathan Coppess
February 06, 2024 12:00 - 22 minutes - 49.6 MBAs politics go, the Farm Bill resorted to a broader coalition of food, fiber and commodity support. That action was decades ago but this environment - on top of an election year - is making the waters even tougher to navigate for leadership. Jonathan Coppess is an Ag Policy professor at the University of Illinois and now studies how these bills are made after working on the staff side of the street a few years ago.
Farmer Derek plays on with the trombone and eagle cam
January 30, 2024 12:00 - 32 minutes - 73.8 MBHe’s famous for his trombone skills and performance locations, eagle cams and other adventures on his Kansas Farm. Derek Klingenberg is ready for another season of eagle watch from his live stream of an eagle nest. We also catch up about new places he’s brought out the trombone and new players in the pasture.
Peers, neighbors and relatives all have a part in transition planning - Clint Fischer
January 23, 2024 12:00 - 39 minutes - 89.5 MBMaking the transition from one generation to the next can be a touchy subject. Like anything communication goes a long way and it could have started in a mentoring relationship or other exchange of ideas. Clint Fischer started Braintrust Ag as a way to help facilitate the idea sharing and transitions in farming operations.
Clock ticking on stakeholders to decide water policy – Kathryn Sorensen #831
January 16, 2024 12:00 - 33 minutes - 75.9 MBSeven states are up against the clock to get a water deal reached over the Colorado River and who gets what allotment. As the 2026 deadline approaches, the food versus cities debate simmers over the precious resource. Kathryn Sorensen is the director of the Kyle Center for Water Policy at Arizona State University and gives us perspective on the issue.
Expectations met and exceeded for two producers
January 09, 2024 12:00 - 36 minutes - 80.8 MBOur two farmer profiles for 2023 wrap up in Illinois as Chad Bell gives us the report on the rain that arrived in time and helped exceed expectations while Mike Schulte in Oklahoma says he was more in a meets the lower expectations category as dry weather continued but moisture did arrive to change the end of the year.
2023 was a good crop year for April Hemmes #829
December 29, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 94.2 MBSeason three of combine karaoke discovered fun and a big crop for Franklin County, Iowa farmer April Hemmes. Her farm caught just enough rain at the right time and she was singing that tune around the world talking soybeans.
Frontline update on HPAI in Iowa - Mike Naig
December 26, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 65.3 MBMike Naig goes into detail on Iowa's response to the 2023 outbreak of HPAI, or High Pathogenic Avian Influenza. Millions of birds in Iowa have been killed because of the virus. Naig discusses the response this cycle compared to the 2015 outbreak.
Working on farming, writing and being a good neighbor - Beth Hoffman
December 19, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 104 MBBeth Hoffman went to the farm as a spouse, now she's published a book about her transition to farmer and author from journalist. We bring back Beth to discuss the year on the farm with changes in demand, new offerings on the property and what being a good neighbor means in Monroe County, Iowa.
Grain Markets 101 with Ashley Bettenhausen
December 12, 2023 12:00 - 41 minutes - 93.5 MBWe take a step back to the basics of grain marketing by reviewing terminology and the fundamental discussion of how markets work in commodities. Ashley Bettenhausen is a grain market advisor with Valiant Marketing in Wishek, North Dakota. She loves talking the basics and takes time to explain them.
Agrovoltaics comes to Iowa - Nick Peterson
December 05, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 86 MBPartnering solar and agriculture is under review and in the research phase in the heart of the Corn Belt. Nick Peterson is with Alliant Energy who is partnering with Iowa State University on the concept of renewables and food on the same tract of land. The concept is called agrovoltaics.
Repurposing the wind turbine blade to a table near you - Brian Donahue
November 28, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 88.2 MBWhat happens to a wind turbine blade after its time on the tower is changing. Canvus is taking what was likely headed to the landfill and repurposing the blade in many forms and could soon be headed to a park or public space near you. Brian Donahue gives us the scope of work across the country from his Ohio office.
Federal Reserve trade talk on #2 partner - Mexico with Nathan Kauffman
November 21, 2023 12:00 - 34 minutes - 78.3 MBTrade is a complicated matter and when issues arise between two partners the answers aren't always easy. Nathan Kauffman is an economist with the Federal Reserve of Kansas City's Omaha branch. His insight on Mexico reveals the complications around GM corn, labor and products that flow between the two countries.
Diving into energy demand and a deep look at India for American interests - Jordan Fife
November 14, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 75 MBJordan Fife just returned from another visit to what could be one of the next big trading partners of U.S. farmers and ranchers. India has the world's largest population and a desire for more commodities and insight. We also talk about energy stories around the world with the president of trading for Biourja.
Food security crosses many departments - Cary Fowler
November 07, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 61.6 MBThe State Department is a large government agency handling matters around the world. One of those issues is food security and what can happen when focus drifts on the issue. Dr. Cary Fowler, a special envoy for global food security for the United States State Department, is a return guest to the Borlaug Dialogue at the World Food Prize and has connection to its founder, Dr. Norman Borlaug.
Rockefeller Foundation looks for next big idea to feed the world - Raj Shah
October 31, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 38.9 MBNorman Borlaug revolutionized wheat and all of food production. That was a moon shot of an idea. Raj Shah is looking for the next one from his role as president of the Rockefeller Foundation. The organization's risk capital can take chances with big thoughts he finds and inspires on his return trip to Iowa.
Buying land stays consistent across the country - Ronnie Richardson
October 24, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 98.9 MBRonnie Richardson has been helping clients buy and sell land since the mid-90's and the more prices rise, the more things have stayed the same. We discuss strategies for preserving generational wealth through land and his role as CEO of National Land Realty based in Mississippi.
Cotton industry keeps moving towards sustainability with new member of Trust Protocol
October 17, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 64.5 MBU.S. cotton growers have been enrolling acres into the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol aimed at featuring the industry's sustainability efforts. Recently a new end user from Europe enrolled helping expand the efforts on a larger global scale. Tillman White is the Operations Manager for the Protocol and tells us about his role in working with growers, gins and end users.
Creating value and new markets with sorghum - Nate Blum
October 10, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes - 82.9 MBSorghum is dealing with a classic supply and demand story - trying to grow new markets while expanding acres at a balanced time. Nate Blum is the Executive Director of Sorghum United. He's been around the globe just this year for the commodity.
Fertilizer retreats from highs as low probability, high impact situation looms - Josh Linville
October 03, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 74.6 MBRussia and China combined to force the fertilizer market higher. Those two issues have subsided, but the bigger picture could change again if a couple of things happen again. We look at the weather and supply/demand tables in this chat with the VP of Fertilizer of Stone X, Josh Linville.
DIAL keeps venturing into new ways to improve agriculture
September 26, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 70.1 MBDIAL Ventures is based at Purdue University, right in the center of the agriculture. How that location, coupled with global talent and ideas is helping the way U.S. farmers feed and clothe the world. Dr. Allan Gray discusses the flywheel he's in now with ideas turning into customers.
Automation and Electric Study of the Tractor With Dr. Jianfeng Zhou
September 19, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 70.1 MBAutomation is already in agriculture - but the full transition to driverless cabs is under study. The University of Missouri is now testing and researching on a autonomous and electric tractor. Dr. Jianfeng Zhou gives us a tour of the machine and discusses some of the topics surrounding this evolution.
Old guard energy embraces renewables - Kevin Lucke
September 12, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 56.4 MBThe renewable energy industry has roots in agriculture. Chevron is known for its start in the petroleum side of energy. Kevin Lucke is the president of the newly formed Chevron Renewable Energy Group. We have a conversation with Lucke at the Iowa State Fair about the mixing of renewable sources with one of the old guards of energy.
A good floor goes a long way in crop insurance - Tony Jesina
September 05, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 76.2 MBJust like a good marketing plan or building your house, a good floor goes a long way to profitability and peace of mind. Tony Jesina of Farmers Credit Services of America says crop insurance is the same thing. A big deadline is approaching for farmers and we look at the evolution of the industry in just a short time.
Birthday week was good for Iowa teen - Mason Shalla wins 4-H Grand Champion Market Steer
August 29, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutes - 27.7 MBDuring his birthday week, Mason Shalla of Riverside, Iowa exhibited a steer that won Grand Champion of the 4-H Market Steer Show at the Iowa State Fair. We sit down with Mason to hear how he won, the effort of family and friends to earn the top prize and what made his animal stand out.
Taking the story of agriculture to Iowans
August 22, 2023 12:00 - 32 minutes - 72.5 MBAt the core of a state fair is agriculture. Mike Naig is in his second term as Iowa's Secretary of Agriculture and also serves on the board of the Iowa State Fair. We give him a ride around the grounds to discuss telling agriculture's story to urban residents, biofuels legal movements and land ownership debates.
Engaging, educating and evolving for Scott Irwin
August 15, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes - 99.5 MBUniversity of Illinois agricultural economist Scott Irwin grew up in the corn and soybean fields of Iowa, but now works the fields of economics. He's a frequent speaker on the commodities and took to putting much of his life work into a book inspired conversations and research. We discuss his new work and how he engages with his social media audience.
Land values influences in the Grain Belt - Paul Schadegg
August 08, 2023 12:00 - 30 minutes - 68.4 MBA recent snapshot confirmed anecdotal thoughts on land values - they are rising, but what happens next - de-escalating or even falling will spill over into much of the farm economy. Paul Schadegg is a Senior VP at Farmers National Company and we ask him to discuss the current situation from the perspective of the 1980s, when he was just getting started in his career.
The case for monarch butterflies and helping their habitat - Sondra Cabell
August 01, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 90.5 MBThere are fewer monarch butterflies in North America. The numbers are dropping in their treks from Mexico to the United States and beyond. Sondra Cabell is a naturalist for Buchanan County, Iowa. She personally has tagged thousands of the orange and black creations in work all over the U.S. and now is telling us the ways to assist in the effort to keep populations up in the monarch.
Sustainable aviation fuel takes off - Warren Brower
July 25, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 79.7 MBThe aviation industry is looking at sustainable sources of their jet fuel. Warren Brower is the Executive Vice President of Business Development for Haffner Energy. This discussion centers on industries using biomass in place of fossil fuels and what that means for three big industries of aviation, trucking and maritime transport.
Solar power enhancements may help industry shine to new heights - Scott Graybeal
July 18, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 95.2 MBSolar power is expanding its footprint in the U.S., but it may be efficiency and enhancements that may help the technology shine brightest. Scott Graybeal, CEO at Caelux helps us better understand some of the advancements and playing field in this form of energy.
4th of July crop update in Illinois and Oklahoma
July 11, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 65.7 MBOur second installment of the 2023 crop tour with Chad Bell in Viola, Illinois and Mike Schulte in Oklahoma revolves around rain. For one, it was just in time and other is creating a new set of options for producers not normally found this time of year.
Cattle industry outlook for rest of 2023
July 04, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 89.8 MBThe last three years of the livestock industry included working through COVID-19, the Holcomb plant fire and high demand. What's next? How does one navigate the future? Ross Baldwin lends insight on the markets.
Land Ownership Survey Reveals Surprises - Wendong Zhang
June 27, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes - 83.2 MBWendong Zhang discusses his work on the land ownership survey.
Balancing many agricultural interests in next Farm Bill
June 20, 2023 12:00 - 36 minutes - 81.6 MBTom Sell is technically called a lobbyist. His past as a congressional staffer has positioned him to be in tune with the policy workings to help clients with widespread interests all throughout agriculture. We discuss his view from Texas and the workings of Washington, D.C. this cycle.
Scott Hays - president of the NPPC talks trade, Prop 12 and service
June 13, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 57.8 MBScott Hays is a fifth-generation hog producer from Monroe City, Missouri. He's spending the year as president of the National Pork Producers Council.
Bankers look to provide insight on next Farm Bill
June 06, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 79.4 MBGus Barker started his banking career in the farm crisis. That has given him sensitivity to situations for young and experienced farmers. Barker recently testified in the Senate Agriculture committee on behalf of the Independent Bankers of America. We chat about the exchange in Congress from his bank in Newell, Iowa.
Having a field day again with Lee Tesdell
May 30, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 75.8 MBField days are a part of agriculture and for Lee Tesdell, he was part of one on clean water initiatives he's done on his farm in Iowa. We catch up with this past guest and learn more on the strategy on management of his farm at a time when clean water and the government oversight of it has become news for several cycles.
Crop insurance's role in the next Farm Bill - William Cole
May 23, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 29.8 MBCrop insurance has become a mainstay in agriculture the last couple of decades. The case for crop insurance is the producer has skin in the game.