Farming the Countryside with Andrew McCrea
Farming the Countryside with Andrew McCrea
Playlist by Farming the Countryside with Andrew McCreaA farmer-to-farmer conversation focusing on best practices to boost yields. We’ll find out what’s working – and what’s not – in fields across farm country.Follow the podcast:
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FTC Episode 296: Is The Machinery Market Softening?
Tighter crop margins lead us to believe the machinery market is beginning to weaken. Is that the case? Machinery Pete discusses what he sees across the industry. We take a look at market sectors that are strong and others that show weakness, plus we discuss things to keep in mind if you are buying …
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FTC Episode 295: Diversifying Your Income Stream
The cliché says to not put all your eggs in one basket. This past Top Producer winner is very successful in farming, but they have also diversified into several baskets, so-to-speak, and that has allowed them to develop income streams in a variety of markets in rural and small town America and help…
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FTC Episode 294: There’s 6 ½ Million Acres Missing. Where Did They Go?
USDA’s prospective plantings report showed a decline in the number of acres intended to be in corn production this year, but perhaps the biggest surprise is that there appears to be six and a half million acres of crop ground that is unaccounted for. Chip Flory and I discuss the year ahead, includi…
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FTC Episode 293: How to Become a Better Negotiator
Buying, selling, trading and the like are a part of life and a part of business. How do you become a better negotiator and work to help both parties in the process? We take a look at some of the keys from an expert in the field.
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FTC Episode 292: Farming for Profit In Times of Tight Margins
As we prepare to plant this year’s crop, margins are tight and it may be difficult to pencil a profit this year and perhaps for some time. Where should you cut costs and where should you invest in inputs? Ken Ferrie helps us evaluate those decisions, plus we discuss unseasonably warm weather in mos…
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FTC Episode 291: Organic vs. Conventional – Is It a Debate?
The title alone, “Organic versus Conventional” implies there is a debate. Perhaps one is better than the other? Maybe consumers desire one and despise the other? Is that really the case for farmers or consumers? We have an enlightening conversation about where farming and food production is headed …
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FTC Episode 290: USDA Secretary Dan Glickman on Ag, Politics & More
About three years ago we visited with former Secretary of Agriculture Dan Glickman about a new book he had just written. Many of his thoughts then still ring true today. I thought it would be fun to look back to hear him talk about life, agriculture, politics and more.
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FTC Episode 289: Targeting 100 Bushel Beans & 300 Bushel Corn
Many of us are after bigger yields, but what will it take for the country to average 100 bushel beans and 300 bushel corn? It’s a discussion that covers many topics and we visit with someone who looks at the challenges and possible solutions.
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FTC Episode 288: The Mistakes We Make When Passing a Farm to the Next Generation
Many of us listening to these broadcasts have a tie to agriculture. Perhaps you have a farm, business and or land that you will pass to a next generation or sell to others interested in the industry. Those generational transitions can be filled with emotion and doubt – wondering if we are doing the…
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FTC Episode 287: The Farm Economy, Interest Rates & Risks Ahead
Last year most economic prognosticators expected a recession on the horizon. What has changed in the past year? Where are interest rates headed? What is the farm economic forecast for the year ahead. We talk to Nate Kauffman at the KC Fed to get his perspective. Plus, we’ll talk about some of the l…
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