An open discussion about the real concerns facing rural America. Hosts Tracey, James and filling in for Brandon Special Co-host "Big-C".

On this episode Multiple guest where brought in to talk about their experiences with the drought and how it has impacted them financially. How do we over come it? Farmers and Ranchers bring up their ways and ideas of getting financial aids and help.

On this episode farmers across the country discuss how the impacts of the drought have effected their farming operations

This episode focused on the important and evolving role of women in agriculture, featuring multiple women sharing their personal experiences and perspectives from life on a farm. The discussion highlighted the many different ways women contribute to agricultural operations, whether as sole providers managing the entire farm business, equal partners working alongside family members, or individuals handling day-to-day responsibilities, and pride that come with their roles, emphasizing that women in agriculture often wear many hats.-from field work and livestock care to business management, family leadership, and financial decision making. Overall, the episode showcased strength, resilience, and growing recognition of women as essential leaders in modern agriculture.

On this episode the Host and Co-Hosts discuss random farm equipment and how it makes their operations work.

On this live we discuss future episodes and what the audience would recommend for future content. Differences in cattle operations from different rural areas. Hosts walk through equipment operations.

Interview with farmer, rancher, cattleman and podcaster Kaid Panek.

This is the first official episode of the back 40 live. Meet Hosts Brandon, James, and Tracy as the interact with guests that are invited to talk family farms and their economics.