Market Analysis: Naomi Blohm
Analyst Naomi Blohm discusses the volatile commodity markets with host Mark Pearson. Full Story
Latest Episode: May 18, 2012 (#3738)
Research indicates ethanol significantly lowers prices at the pump. USDA calls for increased wheat production this year -- and lower prices. Architects of the next Farm Bill wrestle with the intricacies of the farm safety net. Market analysis with Naomi Blohm.
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- Farmers Tell House Committee How to Shape 2012 Farm Bill
- USDA Wheat Estimates
- Study: Ethanol Reduces Gasoline Prices
Analyst Naomi Blohm discusses the volatile commodity markets with host Mark Pearson. Full Story
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2012 Episodes
May 11, 2012 (#3737)
USDA's latest estimates on agricultural supply and demand reveal rising stockpiles and falling prices. A South Dakota beef company lays-off hundreds in the wake of what's been called "a smear campaign". A Vermont farm operated by the same family for more than two centuries delivers the goods in the "Big Apple". Market analysis with Jamey Kohake.
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May 4, 2012 (#3736)
Midwest growers step up the pace of spring planting. Lawmakers ponder sweeping reforms in the next Farm Bill. And scientists advocate a multifaceted attack in the war on weeds. Market analysis with Don Roose.
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April 27, 2012 (#3735)
The Agriculture Department confirms the 4th U.S. case of Mad Cow Disease, but officials stress the animal posed no threat to human health. A Midwestern farmstead made famous by an iconic motion picture finds its way back into the spotlight. Market analysis with Walt Hackney and Virgil Robinson.
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April 20, 2012 (#3734)
Secretary of Education Arne Duncan prioritizes the role of agricultural teaching. USDA Secretary Vilsack visits Market to Market to offer his outlook for the rural economy. And the University of Iowa revisits a play from the 1980s and uses football to help farmers. Market analysis with Darin Newsom.
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April 13, 2012 (#3733)
The FDA rolls-out a rule to end sub-therapeutic doses of antibiotics. Grain stocks remain historically tight as farmers move into the field. Nebraska residents find an oasis in what some have called a "food desert." Market analysis with Tomm Pfitzenmaier.
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April 6, 2012 (#3732)
The EPA moves the ethanol industry toward a potential 50 percent increase in sales. A Midwestern governor calls for a congressional investigation on what he calls a "smear campaign". It's the end of an era in one rural community when a time capsule goes on the auction block. Market analysis with Elaine Kub.
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March 30, 2012 (#3731)
Governors tour a Midwestern packing plant and vouch for the safety of U.S. beef. The Agriculture Department releases its much-anticipated prospective plantings estimates. Despite political rhetoric, analysis reveals little correlation between U.S. oil production and prices at the pump. Market analysis with Alan Brugler.
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March 23, 2012 (#3730)
President Obama voices his support for a portion of a controversial oil pipeline. Private analysts gaze into the crystal ball prior to USDA's prospective plantings estimates. And thousands of workers migrate to North Dakota, where an oil boom is "rockin' in the Bakken." Market analysis with Jamey Kohake.
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March 16, 2012 (#3729)
Architects of the next Farm Bill ponder the future of federal risk management programs. Entrepreneurs break ground for one of America's first commercial-scale cellulosic ethanol plants. The EPA raises a few eyebrows over its inspections of concentrated animal feeding operations. Market analysis with Sue Martin.
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March 9, 2012 (#3728)
U.S. pork exports soar in 2011 boosting profitability and prospects for favorable prices in 2012. USDA expands a popular conservation program to prevent soil erosion and enhance wildlife habitat. The latest figures on global production point to smaller grain and oilseed harvests in South America. Market analysis with John Roach.
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March 2, 2012 (#3727)
The rally continues on Wall Street, accompanied by a concurrent recovery on Main Street. Soaring meat prices prompt one lawmaker to seek a federal ban on packer ownership of livestock. The Iowa legislature approves a bill making it a crime to enter farming operations surreptitiously. Market analysis with Don Roose.
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February 24, 2012 (#3726)
Crude oil prices approach a 52-week high, giving motorists a major pain at the pump. Current and former USDA Secretaries discuss the future of American Agriculture. In the wake of glyphosate-resistant plants, soldiers press on in the "war on weeds." Market analysis with Mark Gold.
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February 17, 2012 (#3725)
President Obama proposes a record $3.8 trillion annual budget. USDA enjoys a modest increase in its funds, but some subsidies appear to be doomed. And the next leader of China travels to the Heartland to rekindle friendships and expand opportunities for trade. Market analysis with Walt Hackney and Virgil Robinson.
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February 10, 2012 (#3724)
The Obama Administration says agriculture will play a key role in an economy that's built to last. Latest estimates on domestic agricultural supply and demand prompt little reaction in the markets. America's First Lady urges Midwestern youths to eat nutritious foods and get plenty of exercise. Those stories and market analysis with Naomi Blohm.
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February 3, 2012 (#3723)
The Department of Labor is called to task over who can work on the family farm. U.S. cattlemen ride herd over the smallest numbers in six decades. And climatologists cast a weather eye on the future. Market analysis with Darin Newsom.
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January 27, 2012 (#3722)
President Obama calls for more energy, manufactured goods, and jobs to be "made in America…". Those seeking the presidency sail briefly into the choppy waters of agricultural subsidies. The Agriculture Department raises the bar on nutrition in school lunches. Market analysis with Sue Martin.
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January 20, 2012 (#3721)
Two Midwestern economists offer their outlook for rural America. President Obama says "no" to the Keystone XL Pipeline -- at least for now. A New England farm brings the taste of the country to the narrow canyons of the big city. Market analysis with Tomm Pfitzenmaier.
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January 13, 2012 (#3720)
Government analysts increase estimates on global corn supplies and grain prices plunge. The Agriculture Department announces plans to close hundreds of offices across the nation. Innovative operations take root in the Big Apple and two companies shout it from the rooftops. Market analysis with Elaine Kub.
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January 6, 2012 (#3719)
Wall Street begins 2012 with a rally, but a key study reveals a slowing economy on Main Street. The frontrunner wins the caucus, while the rural vote bolsters an underdog's bid for the White House. A Nebraska hog producer powers his operation -- and his neighbors' -- by converting "waste into watts." Market analysis with Jamey Kohake.
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