Farming the Countryside with Andrew McCrea

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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Many crop farmers have endured at least a couple of years now of tight crop margins that may make it difficult to service operating lines of credit. How are interest payments, carryover loans and negative balance sheets impacting lenders? We talk with a community ag bank about how to handle difficult discussions to keep moving in a positive direction.

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I’ll take you to a farm that constantly looks at the diversity of crops and markets to find the best combination to develop and maintain strong revenue streams. It’s a method of farming that led this farmer to be named the Top Producer Woman in Agriculture Award Winer. 

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The land market remains strong in most areas with record sales continuing to be reported in some areas of the country. Are higher interest rates likely to have an impact on this trend? How are land rental rates being impacted by tight crop margins? We take a look at the market from a buyers and sellers perspective. 

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It’s difficult to pencil a profit on some crop acres this year, but there are profitable margins to be had.  Meet a farmer who shares his tips on keeping things in the black even in lean times to help generate consistent positive returns.

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