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Farming the Countryside with Andrew McCrea

Farming the Countryside with Andrew McCrea

Hosted by Farm Journal

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Episodes

100

Latest episode

Aug 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

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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60 recent
August 27, 202624 min

FTC Episode 419: What is the Corn & Bean Price Outlook After the Pro Farmer Crop Tour?

Pro Farmer just completed the annual Crop Tour. The results had surprises for both corn and beans. Lane Akre talks about what he saw and how the outcomes are likely to shape the markets over the coming weeks and months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 19, 202625 min

FTC Episode 418: Reliving the Cattle Drives of the Old West

Perhaps you’re like me and are fascinated by the way cowboys once herded thousands of cattle over open range from Texas to railheads in the Midwest. My guest this week loves to share the story of those cattle trails and some of the unique history that goes along with them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 13, 202625 min

FTC Episode 417: Grazing Ideas to Get the Most Out of Your Pastures

Getting the most out of your pastures is the key to bigger and more efficient gains for your herd. What are the things we can do right now to make our pastures better for next year without breaking the bank? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 5, 202625 min

FTC Episode 416: Strategies to Get More Out of Your Corn Crop

Making every dollar count is always important and Ken Ferrie helps farmers make wise choices when it comes to growing and protecting their corn crop. This week I visit with Ken about what he is seeing this year in corn fields and key strategies to implement to get the most out of your crop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 29, 202625 min

FTC Episode 415: It There a Corn Price Surge on the Horizon? Is $6 Corn Possible This Year?

Crop margins have remained tight, with surging input prices putting pressure on the opportunity to find profits. However, could a corn price surge be on the horizon? Here’s what the fundamentals tell us for the later half of this year and how we can best plan for marketing the crop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 23, 202625 min

FTC Episode 414: Ron Rabou on Surviving Drought and Surviving Polar Bears

Ron Rabou is experiencing a generational drought that has many farms struggling to survive. He talks about the measures he and others are taking to make it through a very difficult year, plus we hear about his upcoming adventure where he must survive in proximity to polar bears! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 15, 202625 min

FTC Episode 413: How to Get the Most Bushels out of Your Soybean Crop

It’s important to make every crop as effective as possible in order to maximize your return. This week we look at ways to increase soybean bushels and some of the ideas won’t cost you any money! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 8, 202625 min

FTC Episode 412: Looking Back 45 Years – “In Broad Daylight”

It’s been 45 years since the events in a small town that precipitated the New York Time’s bestseller, “In Broad Daylight.” This week I interview the author of that book, a man who continues to travel to the town of Skidmore, Missouri to visit with friends about an event that still intrigues the nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 1, 202625 min

FTC Episode 411: Two “Unknown” Stories of the American Revolution

As we celebrate 250 years of American independence we take a look at a couple of interviews that share some of the often overlooked stories of the birth of the nation. These are stories you may have never heard, yet ones important to the freedom we have today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 24, 202625 min

FTC Episode 410: Has This Year’s Crop Price Already Peaked? Will Cattle Continue Profits?

Depending on where you live, the best price you may have been able to get to forward contract this year’s corn crop for harvest delivery is about $4. Is that as good as it will get? Is it a similar story for soybeans? Cattle have been profitable, but is it a trend that lasts through 2026 and beyond? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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