Andrew McCrea

Drawing upon his travels and experiences as a farmer and rancher, radio broadcaster and speaker, Andrew McCrea shares stories from the American countryside.

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Education
The Magic Behind Bell Making: From the Famous SNL ‘More Cowbell’ Skit to the Iconic Bell in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’
While the use of bells when Bevin Bells was founded in 1832 is much different today, the sixth-generation company continues to spread Christmas cheer year-round.
December 24, 2024 09:37 AM
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Andrew McCrea
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Industry
How an Iowa Corn Field Saved the Los Angeles Lakers
In 1960, the Minneapolis Lakers were traveling back from St. Louis on their team plane. The plane lost electrical power soon after takeoff, and flying blind, the pilots finally found a place to land. It’s that spot in the middle of Carroll, Iowa, that helped create a safe landing.
November 27, 2024 01:16 PM
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Andrew McCrea
Education
A Look at the Largest Sleigh Collection in the U.S.
Bill Engle remembers attending a sale 22 years ago where some old sleighs were being sold. That sparked an interest and today, he has a growing collection with nearly 300 sleighs.
December 22, 2023 05:38 PM
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Andrew McCrea
Old Ben
Industry
A Story of Old Ben: The Biggest Beef Ever
Beef producers are always looking for an efficient steer to feed. Perhaps none was better than a calf raised near Kokomo, Ind.
April 10, 2023 10:05 AM
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Andrew McCrea
Terry Buckler
Industry
Meet the Farm Kid Who Became the Youngest Green Beret on a Daring U.S. Military Mission
Terry Buckler, a Missouri farm kid, shares the story of his time as a Green Beret and the historic raid on Son Tay prison in Vietnam.
July 13, 2022 03:27 PM
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Andrew McCrea
At the 2018 World Livestock Auctioneer Championship in Bloomington, Wis., Jared Miller became the Livestock Marketing Association’s 2018 World Livestock Auctioneer Champion. 
News
Meet A World Champion Livestock Auctioneer
The iconic chant of an auctioneer calls for bids and brings items to their top price. For Jared Miller that chant is his second language.
November 19, 2020 11:53 PM
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Andrew McCrea