FTC Episode 381: What Beef Producers Have President Trump’s Ear?

There’s been plenty of news in the beef sector in the last couple of months with beef prices making news at the White House and across social media and the news media. So when the president speaks verbally or via social media who has his ear? Who is it that is influencing national and international…

FTC Episode 380: Thanksgiving Special: Surviving Five Years as a Vietnam War POW

On this Thanksgiving weekend we remember the sacrifice of so many veterans who have fought for the freedoms we have today. Guy Gruters was a fighter pilot in the Vietnam War. He was shot down twice, and the second such incident resulted in him being held as a POW for over five years. He shares the …

FTC Episode 379: Is Sorghum An Opportunity For More American Farms?

Amy France farms in western Kansas. As the chair of the National Sorghum Producers Association she is in touch with many farmers across the nation and travels internationally to work on behalf of producers. Sorghum may be an overlooked opportunity on some farms, but with changing demands from domes…

FTC Episode 378: Is There a Good Solution for Farmers to Find Affordable Health Insurance?

Many farm families consider having an off farm job simply for the health insurance. Finding good and affordable coverage can be a challenge. Many rural hospitals find it challenging to keep the doors open. What are the answers for individuals and rural communities when it comes to health care?

FTC Episode 377: Low and No Cost Ways to Increase Soybean Yields

We are always looking for ways to grow more bushels for no extra cost. What ways could we best do this? We take a look at some basic principles that we should probably review in order to get the best yield possible. 

FTC Episode 376: Who Are the New Farmers of America?

Sixty years ago this month the Future Farmers of America merged with a group called the New Farmers of America. The story of both groups and their eventual coming together is an interesting look back at farming and the educational system at the time. It’s important history that should not be forgot…

FTC Episode 375: Will Ag Tariffs Stand a Legal Test?

There is plenty of talk about the impact of tariffs on ag trade. However, will those tariffs stand an upcoming Supreme Court test? What other legal issues are facing agriculture? We take a look at some of important cases and what they may mean for us.

FTC Episode 374: The Chinese Trade War – What’s the Immediate & Long-Term Impact?

The government shutdown and a trade war with China capture most of the headlines right now in the grain markets. How are those issues impacting grain prices now and in the long term? What is the outlook for a roaring cattle market? Brian Grete provides his insights on the markets. 

FTC Episode 373: What is Your Strategy for Purchasing Crop Inputs?

Crop margins are tight or nonexistent for next year. Is there a strategy for purchasing the inputs you need? What are the factors driving higher costs and could those change over the coming months? We look at tips and tools to evaluate heling all of us make the most of some lean times in crop produ…

FTC Episode 372: From the Australian Outback to Ranching Entrepreneur

Ranching in Australia can be a very isolated experience. Andrew Copping knows what it’s like to work on million-acre ranches, or stations as they’re known, in the land down under. Today he works with many people in the U.S, Australia and beyond through the company he began to help address common is…