Farming the Countryside with Andrew McCrea

Farm Journal

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.

  • 25 minutes 40 seconds
    FTC Episode 335: How One Farmers is Using Technology to Optimize ROI on Every Acre

    The bottom line is what determines our profit or loss. How can you determine what acres are losing the most money and what changes you can make to get the best ROI on every acre? We visit with a farmer who uses a variety of precision ag tools to help maximize profits each part of every field. No matter how many acres you farm or what technology you use, there are tips each of us can use.

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    14 January 2025, 9:49 pm
  • 25 minutes 55 seconds
    FTC Episode 334: Winter & Spring Weather Outlook

    What can we expect for our weather the rest of this winter and into spring and summer? We talk about the 2025 LRC pattern and what it shows we can expect for the coming weeks and how that might impact this season’s crops.

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    7 January 2025, 7:57 pm
  • 25 minutes 46 seconds
    FTC Episode 333: How Will Trump’s Policies Impact Ag? / Defending Every Bushel in Tight Times

    What should agriculture expect from President Trump’s second term? Will we see similar trade policies to those from 2016 to 2020? Brian Grete will provide an outlook for agriculture in 2025, plus share his thoughts on how to best position your operation for profits in a grain market with tight margins.

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    2 January 2025, 6:15 pm
  • 25 minutes 37 seconds
    FTC Episode 332: Soybean Outlook / Making Money on Improved Pastures

    As we conclude 2024, we look ahead to 2025 with an outlook on the soybean market and ways on the industry’s top producers is getting more from his crop. Plus we take a look at things we can do next year to improve our grazing programs to improve efficiency and profits in the beef business.

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    24 December 2024, 4:10 pm
  • 25 minutes 39 seconds
    FTC Episode 331: The Amazing Story of Giving Your Life to Save Agriculture

    Many have given their careers to improving farming and the industry of agriculture. This story is about a group of people who literally gave their lives in World War II to help save the world from famine. I think you’ll find the story fascinating just as I did!

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    19 December 2024, 3:37 pm
  • 25 minutes 19 seconds
    FTC Episode 330: Farming’s Master Storyteller

    Chris Bennett has an eye for the overlooked stories in agriculture. His writings have become fan favorites with his blend of intriguing stories – everything from true-crime to treasures uncovered on family farms. This interview brings the usual interesting mix of topics, including farming’s unique tie to the Civil War and today.

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    9 December 2024, 6:19 pm
  • 25 minutes 51 seconds
    Episode 329: What Are the Next Threats Facing the Ag Industry?

    At Thanksgiving we pause to count our blessings and remember the importance of helping others. This group lives that mission everyday and all of us in farm country can learn and apply what they have to share. It’s the work of Farm Rescue that we feature on our Thanksgiving edition of the show.

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    5 December 2024, 9:14 pm
  • 25 minutes 47 seconds
    FTC Episode 328: Farm Rescue

    At Thanksgiving we pause to count our blessings and remember the importance of helping others. This group lives that mission everyday and all of us in farm country can learn and apply what they have to share. It’s the work of Farm Rescue that we feature on our Thanksgiving edition of the show.

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    26 November 2024, 3:22 pm
  • 25 minutes 30 seconds
    FTC Episode 327: What’s Ahead for Corn and Beans? A Farmer Outlook in 2025

    Most of this year’s crop is out of the field and in the bin. What did we learn in 2024 to help us for the future? What are the challenges and opportunities as we look to next year? We talk with two farmers in national leadership positions who discuss what they see on the horizon. 

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    18 November 2024, 8:00 pm
  • 25 minutes 44 seconds
    FTC Episode 326: Strategies To Protect Your Cash Position in Tight Times

    The strategy for crop farmers in 2025 may not be how to make a profit, but rather how to lose less money? What can we do to protect the cash and assets we have? What are some of the costs that we can reduce and are there preferred tactics to implement in our current market situation?

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    13 November 2024, 5:56 pm
  • 25 minutes 54 seconds
    FTC Episode 325: Tax Strategies To Implement Before Year-End

    Paul Neiffer provides some of the tax strategies we need to keep in mind before year-end. Learn what things can we do to benefit our personal and business bottom line both now and for the future.

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    6 November 2024, 5:49 pm
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