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. 

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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. 

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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? 

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The New World Screwworm has now entered the United States. So what is this worm and what can it do to a cattle herd. We discuss the impacts, plus I have a special interview about a project from a century ago that greatly impacted some of the most isolated parts of farm country.

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Tight crop margins have many of us searching for the best ways to pencil a profit. This week we take a look at three areas producers can better manage to maximize profits. Learn to use improved marketing, crop insurance strategies and farm programs to help your operation stay in the black. 

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Recent court rulings will have an impact on who farmers can hire and what wages they will earn. We visit with Ray Starling for an update on this ruling as well as other legal updates of interest in the ag industry.

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2025 was a very profitable year for many cattle producers. Will that trend continue this year? We take a look at the domestic and international trends that are shaping the market and what that means for ranchers this year.

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Many of us live and work in and around small towns. We may have concerns about the long term viability of the businesses, schools and homes in those rural communities. How could you invest in those towns, make a positive impact and turn a profit for you and others? Here’s an example.

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Much of this year’s corn crop is planted and has emerged. What can we do now to get the most out of this year’s harvest? What are the key items we should be evaluating to make sound agronomic decisions this growing season?

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Sales of new machinery have slowed but parts of the machinery market remain strong as farmers invest their dollars in good, used equipment. What parts of the market are the strongest and what are the best buying and selling strategies for 2026?

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