Market to Market - The MtoM Podcast

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.

Two farmers tell opposite weather stories: Ohio's Ben Klick describes the wettest, coldest spring in memory with corn at multiple growth stages, while Idaho's Jamie Kress faces drought with just 1.5 inches of rain during critical growing months. Both adapt with resilience and humor.

J.R. Burdick shares how he’s reshaping farm marketing by stepping off the commodity treadmill and connecting directly with consumers.

Meteorologist Eric Hunt returns to discuss the intense mix of wind, heat, and rain, what it means for the growing season, and how 2025's weather compares to recent eventful growing seasons.

Karen Braun of Reuters Open Interest shares commodity market insights, crop tour analysis, and how weather and trade impact grain prices.

Discussion in front of a live audience as part of our 50th season celebration with Ted Seifried in LeClaire, Iowa.

Dr. Derrell Peel of Oklahoma State University on the perfect storm of the beef industry with the smallest herd in 64 years, cycles of drought and the consumer all contribute to this discussion.

Supply Chain Disruption Solutions: Rural America's Role in Manufacturing Recovery