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Guerrilla podcasting in a pseudo New Wave Punk Revivalist old-school photocopied ransom note fanzine stylee. Or a clutch of Whovians getting tanked up and whittering about kids TV when they can get themselves organised. Take your pick.
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.
Do you love working out? Are you all about trying the latest fitness class? Let Devon Drew and Nicole Nobles try it out first. They will give you the real on what's cool, what sucks, what is worship-worthy and what should go away forever.
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Pharos Project 247: Christmas Special 2020
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Die Hard 2 is so blatantly a Christmas movie because its a sequel to another Christmas movie. You wouldn't make Sister Act 2 and leave out the nuns. Suck it.
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FTC Episode 127: Producing a “Record Harvest”
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Justin Ogle is the Vice President of record harvest. His goal is to help farms record the data surrounding farmers crop seasons AND by doing so, helping them make decisions that will produce a record harvest. Listen to what he believes are some of the best practices to both. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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FTC Episode 126: Taking Your Farm to TV’s “Shark Tank” - Moink
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You may have seen her farm featured on TV’s “Shark Tank” where she made a successful pitch to one of the “Sharks” to invest in her operation. Learn how this farmer turned a small farm in northeast Missouri into an enterprise shipping premium quality meats throughout the nation and employing other farmers in the process. See omnystudio.com/listener …
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FTC Episode 125: Preparing for the 2021 Corn Crop
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Corn prices topped $5/bushel on the CBOT this week. Are you ready for the season ahead? Missy Bauer shares her years of field experience with us as we look at Nitrogen applications, seeding rates, planter technology and much more to get ready for 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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FTC Episode 124: When to Sell? Marketing your 2020 and 2021 Crops
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The last quarter of 2020 saw a significant price gain for grains. The situation provides opportunities for producers to make profitable sales and lock in prices for the long term. So exactly when should you be selling and how much? What should your plan be for the 2021 crop that is still a few months from being planted? See omnystudio.com/listener …
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FTC Episode 123: Can Your Farm Profit by Selling a Carbon Crop?
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Perhaps you’ve heard about carbon programs that can pay farmers for certain conservation practices they use on their farms. How can you evaluate the options? What might be required in order to receive payments? What is the future of these programs and how will they impact farmers in the future? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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FTC Episode 122: The Covid Vaccine and It’s Tie to Animal Agriculture
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Distribution of the vaccine to fight Covid-19 is rolling out around the world. I visited with a veteran of the animal health industry who says we all might be surprised at how this vaccination effort is similar to the process she’s encountered in her year’s of experience bringing animal pharmaceuticals to the market. Plus, she just happened to be a…
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FTC Episode 121: Kit Pharo – How to Build a Profitable Cattle Business
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Kit Pharo is a name well-known to many beef producers. His focus has always been driven by profitability and making your cattle fit your environment. He admits that many may look at his ideas with skepticism, but has many years of experience now, helping producers all across the country build herds that are turning profits. I get his thoughts on wh…
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Pharos Project 246: The Lock of Time Part Two
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Doctors 2, 7 and 11 continue their quest to locate all the pieces of the lock of time and save the multiverse, OR three idiots nob about at a role playing game in an attempt to frustrate another idiot. Again.
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FTC Episode 120: Product Update – What’s Ahead for 2021
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Each year the National Association of Farm Broadcasting holds its annual convention. This year’s event was virtual, however it still featured Trade Talk, a large gathering of ag-related businesses sharing what they have planned for the upcoming year. Here’s a look at what you can expect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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FTC Episode 119: Thanksgiving Break – Riding The Rails with Hobos
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Thanksgiving may look different for most of us this year, but we all usually take a break to relax for a moment over the holiday. This week we relax from the agricultural issues we normally feature to instead hear the interesting tale of a family who knows all about life on the rails. I think you’ll enjoy this unique perspective on life. See omnyst…
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FTC Episode 118: Tax Planning – What’s Ahead & What To Do Now
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Paul Neiffer is a regular guest on our podcast toward the end of each calendar year. We discuss tax issues to close out 2020 and take a look at what may be on the horizon with a new administration in the White House for 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Farm Journal
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FTC Episode 117: Cover Crops and Regenerative Agriculture – Increasing Yields and Soil Health
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How can cover crops increase yields, control weeds and provide added feed for your livestock? Austin Schweizer farms in south central Kansas and his experimentation with regenerative farming methods, such as cover crop mixes, is already paying dividends on his farm. I stopped by to see what is working well for him. See omnystudio.com/listener for p…
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FTC Episode 116: Health Insurance Options – What to Consider During Open Enrollment
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For many families, having health insurance is a key factor in determining if a member of the family may take an off-farm job simply for the benefits. Do those benefits outweigh the potential cost of child care? What factors should you consider to matter what your stage of life? We talk about the options to consider during open enrollment. See omnys…
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Pharos Project 245: Halloween Special 2020
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Happy Halloween!! This year we celebrated by letting Chris do lots of news and watching 2018's Overlord. We enjoyed one of those things.
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FTC Episode 115: Keeping Cattle Healthy – What every Cow/Calf and Stocker Producer Should Know
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Keeping cattle healthy can be a challenge anytime of the year, but especially in the fall. Dr. Dan Thomson, chair of the Department of Animal Science at Iowa State University and host of Doc Talk is my guest and we talk about ways to keep the herd healthy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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FTC Episode 114: Harvest Update – What We’ve Learned To Do For 2021
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Cory Tilstra from Luverne, Minnesota is my guest. We went to the corn fields to take a look at his harvest and see what this crop advisor says are the keys to keep in mind for 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Farm Journal
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FTC Episode 113: How Can an Independent Seed Company Survive & Thrive? Lessons for All in Agriculture
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Scott Beck, President of Beck’s is my guest. He oversees the largest, family-owned seed company in the country. We talk about how he went from being the 12th employee at the business to now overseeing the operation with over 700 employees. How can independent seed companies survive and thrive in the world of large multinational firms? See omnystudi…
Yes, life got in the bloody way again for a bit, but now we are back. It's almost like we were frozen for a while, only to be thawed out later to fight a terrible evil. Time Lord Victorious tat! Oh, and we watched Demolition Man.
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FTC Episode 112: Crop Update: What Worked Well in 2020 / XTendiMax Soybean Approval
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Dustin O’Hanlon with O’Hanlon Seed in Lexington, Nebraska is our guest. His company scouts thousands of acres each year plus he has become a “go to” man for information on growing great crops and much more. We get his perspective on what worked well this year and the best practices to incorporate for next season. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…
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FTC Episode 111: The Present & Future of the Hemp Industry
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Adrian Zelski with High Grade Hemp Seed and The Center Pivot Group is our guest. He has many years of experience in the hemp industry and we discuss the present state of the crop here in the U.S. and what he sees for the future. What are the challenges and potential opportunities for farmers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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FTC Episode 110: Pam Johnson on Farm Programs, Ethanol and the 2020 Election Outlook
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Pam Johnson is part of the very popular “Free-for-all” every Friday on AgriTalk. Pam’s extensive ag background and many contacts in the industry provide her with a an always interesting perspective on many topics. We explore farm programs, ethanol and the 2020 election outlook and more! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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FTC Episode 109: Farm Transitions – How Things Go Wrong…and Right!
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Transitioning the family farm and business operations from one generation to another can have its challenges. Ron Rabou has personally experienced what can go wrong and right. Not only does he speak on the subject, but his new book “Make Your Own Way” shares his real-life story and the keys to making the best of the transition. See omnystudio.com/l…
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FTC Episode 108: How to Grow The Best Soybean Crop (and more)!
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Ever year is unique. However, there are best practices that can lead to growing a great soybean crop on a consistent basis. Kyle Allen shares what he’s learned, including the best items to consider to raise yields and get the best ROI for soybeans and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Pharos Project 243: Fun with Dick and Bane
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This bat-week on this bat-episode, we watch an absolute bat-turd of a film. It's Batman and Robin from 1997.
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FTC Episode 107: The Keys to Successful Small Towns – How Places are Learning to “Shrink Smart”
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The perception is that small rural towns are shrinking. In many cases that is true. However, research shows that towns can be very successful whether they are growing or shrinking. Learn what one multi-year study says are the most important things small towns must do in order to survive and thrive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio…
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FTC Episode 106: The 2020 Crop Tour – How Does it Impact Your Marketing Plan?
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On this edition of FTC we visit with Pro Farmer’s Brian Grete about the 2020 crop tour. How did the results stack up against the expectations and how will it impact crop prices heading into harvest? How should we look to market grain in the last half of 2020 and beyond? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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FTC Episode 105: Who Will Win the Presidential Election? How Will it Impact Agriculture?
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On this edition of FTC we visit with Pro Farmer’s Jim Weismeyer about the 2020 presidential election. How tight is the race and who will come out on top? Who will control Congress and what impact will this year’s voting have on agriculture in 2021 and beyond? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Pharos Project 242: Along Came Brolly
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This week, thanks to Mr Chris' brain, we end up staring into the incomprehensible charm void that is the awful 1998 film "The Avengers".
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FTC Episode 104: Growing Record Yields with Few Inputs – The Keys to Regenerative Farming
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On this edition of FTC we visit with Russell Hedrick about how he grows record yields with very few inputs. It’s called regenerative farming and it’s helped Russel to farm in a way far different from most of his neighbors. Learn how he’s reduced herbicide costs, changed cropping systems and incorporates animal agriculture into the revenue stream. H…
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FTC Episode 103: How to Market Beef, Pork & Lamb Direct to the Consumer – Pilaroc Farms
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On this edition of FTC we visit with Jennie Schutte at Pilaroc Farms about how they market their beef, pork and lamb direct to consumers. Learn the opportunities and challenges of marketing and managing this growing business See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Farm Journal
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FTC Episode 102: Evaluating Pivot Bio / The Guy Behind WD-40
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On this edition of FTC we visit with Ernie Sanders about results from Pivot Bio trials across the Midwest. Plus we talk with the guy behind WD-40. He’s an in-demand speaker who shares his tips with those in agriculture on how they can better lead and manage others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Pharos Project 241: The Lock of Time Part One
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This time we are joined by special guest, RPG expert Ryan Blake, as we embark on an epic multi-doctor adventure "The Lock of Time".
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FTC Episode 101: Meet the Cowboys of Hawaii
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They are called Paniolos. It’s the special name for the cowboys of Hawaii. The story of cattle on the islands is an interesting one. Part of that tale involved a young man named “Parker” who jumped ship and became friends with the king. We visit with the cowboy who once rode herd on the 130,000+ acre Parker Ranch. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…
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FTC Episode 100: Where are Land Values Headed?
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Turmoil in the domestic and international ag markets in 2020 might spell pressure for the land markets. However, prices in many areas remain strong. What trends do we see in land prices so far this year and what can we expect in the latter half of 2020? What are the strategies for those looking to buy, sell and rent? Randy Dickhut with Farmers Nati…
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Pharos Project 240: The Ration of the Zeist
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Could an industrial prehuman civilization have existed on Earth? Is it possible that aliens are already here and living among us? Can a director's cut really save a bad film? No. Here's the renegade cut of Highlander 2.
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FTC Episode 99: Summer Grain & Livestock Marketing Outlook
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Corn and soybean prices are slowly climbing higher and the livestock sector may have marketing opportunities yet this year. What should you be considering right now in order to get the most for your production this year? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Farm Journal
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Pharos Project 239: A Dogman for All Seasons
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In a chaotic episode, Pete makes room for poultry and goes missing, Chris purchases 6 fine onions and Paul offers an apology 10 years too late. They also talk about 1985's "Silver Bullet", but not often.
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FTC Episode 98: Why the President’s Inaugural Planner is Sitting on Top of a Hill on a SD Ranch
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You’re going to enjoy this podcast. Walter Kinzie has a hand in planning a LOT of events around the world. From presidential balls to developing concert ideas with his friend Garth Brooks, Walter has quite a story. He grew up on a farm in Kansas and today runs a multinational company from on top of a hill on a South Dakota ranch. You’ll be entertai…
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FTC Episode 97: The Cattlemen vs. The Packers – The Fight for Fair Markets
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Cattlemen and packers have been at odds for years – but during the COVID-19 crisis the fight has been highlighted as packers margins widen and cattle producers struggle to just stay afloat. Is this the time when lasting changes in how cattle are marketed will take place? Bull Bullard, CEO of R-Calf USA says this is the best and perhaps last chance …
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FTC Episode 96: Speaking Up, Standing Out. Taking the Lead in a Tumultuous World
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What should you say? What should you do? What’s our responsibility as an individual, a business and a society? In a world with plenty of turmoil we take a look at what individuals and businesses in the ag industry are doing to take a stand for their core beliefs and how our voice impacts those around us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…
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Pharos Project 238: Children of the Drawn
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We didn't think we would still be doing this either, but somehow we forgot that we usually bugger off after a few episodes. Blame Little Pete, and his instance on talking about the movie "PaperHouse", from 1988.
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FTC Episode 95: Updates on PPP Loans – Understanding the CFAP & CCC Program Payments – Tax Planning 2020
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New guidelines were recently released regarding the PPP loan program. What are the changes and how can you meet the rules to receive full loan forgiveness? Paul Neiffer discusses tax planning tips for 2020 and key considerations for those applying for assistance through the CFAP and CCC programs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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FTC Episode 94: Hope for the HEROES Act – Hog Farmers Challenge to Survive
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Some hog producers have been forced to euthanize hogs due to a lack of markets and nowhere to go with market ready hogs. There was some help with the CFAP program but many are awaiting assistance through a potential HEROES Act. Kevin Hugoson is our guest as we discuss how pork producers can survive the current crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener fo…
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Pharos Project 237: By the Pricking of my Thumbs
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In a desperate, last ditch effort to avoid acknowledging the end of lockdown, the Projecteers bravely agree to watch and talk about a movie... ...1983's Something Wicked This Way Comes.
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FTC Episode 93: Meet Some Rural Towns That Pick Up the Bill for Their Students’ College Education
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It’s virtual graduation season right now and this week I take a look at one rural town that began a program to pay for their students’ college education. Learn the impact the program has had on local businesses communities, population decline and more. Plus, learn how you could make this happen in your community. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…
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Pharos Project 236: The Long Chris Goodnight
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This week, we are joined by 4th Projecteer Miss Natalie, as we take a long overdue look at the 13th Doctor. Also, has Chris Chibnall saved or fu**ed the show by tinkering with mythology.
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Pharos Project 235: Frost in Translation
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We take our last look at a classic Who story for a while as Mr Chris pokes The Ice Warriors at us. Time to get our Troughton.
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FTC Episode 92: My kid has a show steer, but no where to show it! The fate of 2020 fairs and the impact on livestock industry.
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My kid has a show steer but no where to show it! I’ve heard several people say that recently. Perhaps it’s a bit of an exaggeration, but many people are wondering if fairs, shows and festivals will be held. How is that impacting everyone from FFA and 4-H members who exhibit livestock, to those who make a living raising show stock? How will the indu…
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FTC Episode 91: How Should Agricultural America View the Covid Crisis?
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Rural and agricultural America is definitely feeling the effects of the COVID-19 crisis, but should it cause us to change the way we live? You’ll find views ranging from “shelter in place” to “complete hoax.” Cow-calf producer, rural medical doctor and life-long resident of Lockwood, MO, Dr. Angie Whitesell shares her experiences during these unpre…
