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Farming the Countryside with Andrew McCrea

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Farming the Countryside with Andrew McCrea

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Farming the Countryside with Andrew McCrea

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Farming the Countryside with Andrew McCrea

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Farming the Countryside with Andrew McCrea

A weekly Business podcast
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Many of us don’t care for pastures the same way most would care for row crops, yet those pastures are growing grasses and legumes that are critical to a cattle herd. So how do you begin to evaluate and renovate your pastures to improve the feed
PJ Haynie farms ground in Virginia that his great, great grandfather purchased just after he came out of slavery in 1867. Today, the farm has not only grown in acres and locations farmed, but they are expanding the enterprises they cover, movin
Donnell Brown and the RA Brown Ranch have long been known for their progressive view of the cattle industry. The way we may make genetic advances now and in the future is changing. How could we help create a herd that is more resistant to disea
Agriculture has been ranked last among U.S. industries in technological adoption. That may surprise many of us who feel we use plenty of technology every day in our operation. We take a look at where many of us are lagging and what technology w
Imagine working hard to build your farm and then having the government step in and take everything from you – land, equipment and home. That is what happened to this man and many others in Northeastern Nebraska. The story is from many years ago
Balance sheets for the year ahead show limited profit potential in many instances. An added concern for many producers are inflation and interest rates. What should we expect for the year ahead and how can we best position ourselves for the pre
Many young farmers have dreams of building a large and profitable farming enterprise, but what’s the best way to do it? I visit with the Star Farmer of America about how he built his business, what he learned and the advice he would share with
Your CI Score could be worth over $1 per bushel of corn. But that leaves many of us asking…what is a CI score? It’s a trend to keep an eye on because those scores may soon be tied to the crops we grow and it could be worth a significant amount
Benjamin Franklin said nothing is certain is except death and taxes. We talk about both subjects with Paul Neiffer as we look at what is the best tax strategy in 2024 and beyond and how to reduce some of the tax implications when we do pass awa
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, pl
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 vari
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 unaccounte
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. See omnystudio.
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 deci
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 conversa
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, agricu
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. S
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
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 ge
Just about all of us need insurance, but not all of us are adequately covered. In sometimes difficult to know if we are over insured, under insured or have missed some critical areas all together. This week we visit with a man with years of exp
The annual Practical Farm Research data is something many farmers, including myself, use to make agronomic decisions. What are the key takeaways from the annual field trials and what should we consider for the upcoming season and beyond? See om
Many of us listening to this broadcast are either from or live in and around smaller towns. We depend on those places for our schools, groceries, supplies and much more. But what do you do when buildings sit empty – sometimes for long periods o
Scott Brown is a respected voice in the ag industry when it comes to evaluating domestic and global agricultural markets. His insights into economic trends are ones that often have him on the road speaking to many farm based groups and ag clien
The pork industry is weathering a difficult time for many producers right now. Despite those challenges, there are reasons for optimism. We take a look at some of the opportunities in the pork sector and what those trends mean for all of us. Wh
Dean Wysocki joins us to discuss the LRC model and what the long range weather forecast for the U.S this year. Which areas can expect drought and what regions will receive the best rainfall? Will it be an early or late planting season? We cover
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