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Representatives from 195 countries meet to fight climate change. The competition for bragging rights in the world of the giant pumpkin. And, commodity market analysis with analyst Shawn Hackett.
Market Analysis
Shawn Hackett discusses economic and commodity markets.
Market Plus
Shawn Hackett discusses economic and commodity markets in this web-only feature.
Market Feature
There's more to the international competition for world's largest pumpkin than just bragging rights.
After another cross-country haul, the current giant pumpkin world record holder fell short of his 2,749-pound feat from 2023, but still managed to top the scales again at the annual Half Moon Bay, California World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off.
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The United Nations annual climate conference was held this week, with countries noting their progress in reducing the carbon emissions released by human activity that are believed to be amplifying climate change.
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Amidst congratulations from foreign leaders, domestic agricultural groups and his opponent Vice President Kamala Harris, former President Donald Trump capped a nearly 2-year long campaign-run by being elected the 47th President of the United States.
MtoM Podcast
We are headed into the classroom again this week with Grain Marketing 201. Angie Setzer puts on the professor cap and we are in information mode for the next two episodes.
Economic Outlook
This week's economic outlook has inflation readings and insight on the housing market.
Classroom
Market to Market Classroom connects you with stories about the science, technology, culture, and business of agriculture.
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About the Show
For more than four decades, Market to Market has covered the issues affecting the more than $1 trillion business of agriculture. Whether it’s global trade conflicts, environmental controversies, changing technologies or emerging enterprises, our reporters make it their business to explain the issues faced by the nearly 60 million people who live and work in rural America. And Market to Market’s team of experienced analysts has a long history of providing expert analysis of the major commodity markets and delivering insight into trends and strategies that help producers and processors cope with changing times.