FTC Episode 402: Interest Payments, Carryover Loans and Difficult Discussions

Many crop farmers have endured at least a couple of years now of tight crop margins that may make it difficult to service operating lines of credit. How are interest payments, carryover loans and negative balance sheets impacting lenders? We talk with a community ag bank about how to handle difficu…

FTC Episode 401: Diversifying the Ag Income Stream to Fit Your Operation

I’ll take you to a farm that constantly looks at the diversity of crops and markets to find the best combination to develop and maintain strong revenue streams. It’s a method of farming that led this farmer to be named the Top Producer Woman in Agriculture Award Winer. 

FTC Episode 400: Latest Trends & Strategies for Land Sales and Farm Rental Rates

The land market remains strong in most areas with record sales continuing to be reported in some areas of the country. Are higher interest rates likely to have an impact on this trend? How are land rental rates being impacted by tight crop margins? We take a look at the market from a buyers and sel…

FTC Episode 399: Maintaining Profitable Margins for Consistent Returns

It’s difficult to pencil a profit on some crop acres this year, but there are profitable margins to be had.  Meet a farmer who shares his tips on keeping things in the black even in lean times to help generate consistent positive returns.

FTC Episode 398: What is the Long-Term Impact of the Middle East Conflict on Agriculture?

Jason Clay always brings a valuable insight to our conversation with his midwestern farm roots and his global perspective on how agriculture and food. This time he talks about the long term impacts of the conflict in the Middle East and some of the changes he sees for the crops we raise and who buy…

FTC Episode 397: Glickman on Farm Bills, Food Pyramids and the Future of Agriculture

Former USDA Secretary Dan Glickman is still very involved in the agriculture industry, working with individuals, businesses and nations around the world. We got his thoughts on the proposed Farm Bill, Food Pyramids and much more that will impact the profitability and future of farming. 

FTC Episode 396: Managing Risk Without Mortgaging the Future

Farming has its risks and some of those risks are unavoidable. How do you decide what level of risk is acceptable in order to make a living and create the best possible future? We visit with a first-generation farmer who is weighing the choices his farm has to support a future generation without ri…

FTC Episode 395: Tips for Growing and Marketing Your Best Crop This Season

Prospects for profits on this year’s crop could be a challenge. However, Kelly Garrett sees opportunities. Kelly is always looking at the best ways to efficiently produce more bushels and best market was he grows. We take a look at some of the key items he will be implementing this year. 

FTC Episode 394: How This Corn & Soybean Farm Built a Highly Successful On-Farm Store

This family farm has a four month waiting list for its beef. Plus, they have other local producers that have joined their effort to supply their on-farm store that has become quite popular. These Ohio corn and soybean farmers share their personal story that helped make them one of the 2026 Top Prod…

FTC Episode 393: Innovative Crop Techniques to Promote Soil Health and Improve Margins

This week we meet a farmer using a combination of crop techniques to promote better soil health, reduce costs and improve margins. Some of the ideas are time proven methods such as cover crops, but the way this operation seeds those covers and integrates them with livestock provide opportunities to…