Farming the Countryside with Andrew McCrea

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A 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.

  1. MAR 24

    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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min

  2. MAR 18

    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 risking too much in the present.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min

  3. MAR 11

    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.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min

  4. MAR 4

    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 Producer of the Year finalists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min

  5. FEB 25

    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 thrive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min

  6. FEB 19

    FTC Episode 392: How to Navigate Key Trends Impacting the Future of Agriculture

    This week we visit with a farmer who is the recently retired secretary of agriculture for his thoughts on key trends impacting the ag industry. What are the important market moving factors that will impact farmers of all types? What are the opportunities to change our operations to increase profits and build a sustainable, multigenerational operation? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min

  7. FEB 10

    FTC Episode 391: Top Tips from the Top Producer Next Gen Winner

    Tim Nuss is this year’s Top Producer Next Gen Award Winner. He shares his story of coming back into a family operation and finding ways to take advantage of profit centers by identifying new and changing markets that his farm can help supply. He shares some of his top tips that have worked for his operation and lessons we apply in our own business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min

  8. FEB 4

    FTC Episode 390: Machinery Pete has Never Seen This Trend in His Lifetime. What is it?

    Machinery Pete has been logging machinery sale data for over three decades so it’s hard to surprise him with anything that happens in the industry. However, he recently reported a trend that he’s not seen in his lifetime. We discuss how tight crop margins are impacting the new and used machinery market and what to keep in mind when making a trade.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min
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A 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.

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