The Business of Agriculture Podcast
Episodes
443 - Will American Farms Have Enough Fertilizer? | Damian Mason
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fertilizer supply remains one of the most urgent issues facing American agriculture. From trade disruptions and Covid-era shutdowns to geopolitical co...
442 - Will We Have Water for American Agriculture? | Damian Mason
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Water scarcity is becoming one of the biggest strategic threats facing American agriculture. In this episode, Damian Mason examines aquifer depletion,...
441 - Farm Succession Planning: Avoiding the Family Farm "Sob Story" | Damian Mason Podcast
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A massive transition is underway in agriculture. Over the next 25 years, more than $1.5 trillion in farm assets will change hands as aging farmers ret...
440 - Why U.S. Farmland Values Remain Strong in an Ag Downturn | Damian Mason Podcast
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. agriculture is in its third year of economic pressure, yet farmland values remain resilient. Why have farm real estate prices not declined alongs...
439 - Are Nitrates in Our Water Triggering Farm Nutrient Regulation? | Damian Mason Podcast
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is nutrient regulation poised to fundamentally change American agriculture? Rising nitrate levels in groundwater and surface water are intensifying sc...
438 - What Are The Real Threats to Agricultural Production and Food Security? | Damian Mason Podcast
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Agricultural production continues to reach record levels, yet serious threats to food security remain. In this episode, Damian Mason challenges the do...
437 - Are Large Consolidated Farms the Cure for Low Commodity Prices? | Damian Mason Podcast
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Low commodity prices continue to pressure farm profitability and reshape the structure of modern agriculture. As consolidation accelerates across the ...
436 - AgAmerica's Outlook: 2026 Farm Income, Risk & Resilience | Damian Mason
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this essential episode, Damian Mason speaks with Shelby Bass and Curt Covington of AgAmerica to analyze the 2026 Agricultural Economy Outlook. Alth...
435 - Will the Next Generation of Farmers Be Saved from a Collapse? | Damian Mason Podcast
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A generational collapse in Agriculture is no longer hypothetical—it is a growing reality. With land values surging, profit margins tightening, and f...
434 - How Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Impacts Farm Economics | Damian Mason Podcast
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Government policy significantly impacts U.S. Agriculture—especially the ever-evolving Farm Bill. In this episode, Damian Mason speaks with Jarod Cre...
433 - GLP-1 Drugs and New Dietary Guidelines: What They Mean for Agriculture | Damian Mason Podcast
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
GLP-1 weight loss medications are transforming American diets—and agriculture must adapt. Damian Mason and ag consultant Todd Thurman explore how wi...
432 - Why This 5-Acre Farm Succeeds Where Others Fail | Damian Mason Podcast
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can a small farm thrive in today's competitive agricultural economy? Steve Strasheim of Twisted River Farm is proving it can. Starting with just a qua...
431 - 10 Bold Predictions Shaping U.S. Agriculture's Future Through 2026 | Damian Mason Podcast
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What lies ahead for American agriculture? In this forward-looking episode, Damian Mason is joined by nine agribusiness professionals from The Business...
430 - How a Backyard Bird Project Became a Leading Quail Supplier Nationwide | Damian Mason
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From a backyard hobby to a vertically integrated quail operation, Manchester Farms now produces 80,000 Pharaoh quail per week and distributes processe...
429 - The Food Allergy Surge: What It Means for Farmers, Labels & Lawsuits | Damian Mason Podcast
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Food allergies and intolerances now affect over 80 million Americans—with millions more choosing food avoidance based on lifestyle or dietary trends...
428 - From Feed to Fuel: How U.S. Agriculture Lost Its Food Focus | Damian Mason Podcast
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the popular narrative, American agriculture is not feeding the world—nor, increasingly, itself. With 40% of U.S. corn diverted to ethanol pr...
427 - Are Meat Packers Undermining U.S. Cattle Producers? Beef Markets & Imports Explained
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beef industry dynamics are under scrutiny: Cattle prices are dropping, imports are rising, and major packers like Tyson are scaling back operations. I...
426 - Manure's Missed Value: How Farmers Can Profit From Poop! | Damian Mason Podcast
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Livestock manure remains one of the most undervalued tools in American agriculture. Despite its rich nutrient profile, soil health benefits, and poten...
425 - Why Sorghum Struggles Despite Its Potential in Ag Markets | Damian Mason Podcast
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sorghum is a drought-tolerant, high-protein, non-GMO grain with impressive versatility—from livestock feed to human consumption and even liquor prod...
424- Global Grain Glut, Trade Turmoil & U.S. Ag's Future | Damian Mason Podcast
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Global grain markets are oversupplied, trade routes are shifting, and U.S. Agriculture faces increasing challenges from geopolitical tensions and aggr...
423 - Marketing Farm Products Direct-To-Consumer: Strategy, Value & Growth | Damian Mason Podcast
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Agricultural producers excel at production but often struggle with promotion—especially in direct-to-consumer (DTC) markets. In this episode, busine...
422 - Seafood By-Products as Crop Fertilizer: Innovation, Sustainability, and Ag's Future | Damian Mason
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can seafood by-products help feed the future of agriculture? Damian Mason speaks with Norm Davy, President of Tidal Grow, about SeaPhos—a liquid fer...
421 - Why Family Farms Struggle Internally Despite Public Support | Damian Mason
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Despite making up 97% of U.S. farms, family operations often struggle with internal dysfunction. Andy "Caygeon" Junkin of Stubborn.farm joins Damian M...
420 - Why Farm Input Costs Remain High & Will They Ever Come Down? | Damian Mason
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Agricultural input costs have surged by over 40% in recent years, squeezing farm profit margins. Damian Mason is joined by Steve Nicholson, Global Str...
419 - Commercializing Ag Products: From R&D to Farm Gate | Damian Mason Podcast
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A surge of new crop input products has entered the market, but do they deliver measurable value to farmers? In this episode, Damian Mason talks with R...
418 - Ten Reasons To Be Bullish On Beef | Damian Mason
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beef prices are at record highs—and they may stay elevated well into the next decade. In this episode, Damian Mason outlines 10 compelling reasons t...
417 - Agrihoods: Suburban Farming Trend or Lifestyle Gimmick? | Damian Mason Podcast
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Agrihoods—residential communities built around working farms—are on the rise across the U.S., blending suburban convenience with rural aesthetics....
416 - Fertilizer Overuse, Regulation & Profitable Nutrient Management | Damian Mason Podcast
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. farms have relied on fertilizer over-application for decades—but that era is ending. Regulatory pressures are mounting in key agricultural stat...
415 - North American Ag Trade: Why the U.S. and Canada Must Strengthen Ties
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2024, Canada ranked as the United States' second-largest agricultural export market, just behind Mexico. Despite widespread attention on China, its...
414 - The Reality (& Economics) of Direct-To-Consumer Agriculture | Damian Mason
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Missouri dairy producer J.R. Burdick shares his transition from conventional dairy to a direct-to-consumer A2 milk business. Since 20...
413 - Are Small Farms Doomed? Exploring Ag's Next 15 Years | Damian Mason
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does the next 15 years hold for American production agriculture? In this episode, Damian Mason is joined by Shay Foulk of Ag View Solutions and B...
412 - Brazil's Expanding Agricultural Power and Its Global Impact
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brazil has emerged as a dominant force in global agriculture, especially in soybean production. Over the past decade, the country has expanded its soy...
411 - Where Will Demand Come From? | Damian Mason Podcast
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"Creating demand" is often cited as the solution to low commodity prices—but where will that demand come from? In this episode, I examine the hard t...
410 - Are American Farms Really Going Bankrupt? | Damian Mason Podcast
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Despite alarming headlines, fewer than one in a thousand U.S. farms are in bankruptcy. Damian Mason speaks with Curt Covington of Ag America Lending t...
409 - Why Government Grocery Stores, CRP & Biofuel Mandates Hurt Agriculture & Consumers | Podcast
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Government intervention is reshaping agriculture—and not for the better. In this episode, Damian Mason speaks with economist and author Dr. Richard ...
408 - 10 Habits You Should Adopt To Succeed In Tomorrow's Agriculture | Damian Mason Podcast
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The agricultural landscape is evolving rapidly—and so must you. In this episode of The Business of Agriculture, Damian Mason is joined by Mark Jewel...
407 - How China's Next 25 Years Will Reshape Global Agriculture and Trade | Damian Mason Podcast
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
China's rise over the past 25 years reshaped global economics—but what lies ahead for agriculture? Ian Lahiffe, agriculture consultant in China, off...
406 - How Water Scarcity Is Reshaping U.S. Agriculture and Land Values | Damian Mason Podcast
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Water is the most critical—and increasingly scarce—input in the Business of Agriculture. Yet, it is rarely given true economic value until it beco...
405 - Rethinking U.S. Farm Policy: Radical Ideas for Reviving Rural America | Damian Mason Podcast
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it time to radically reform American agriculture policy? In this compelling episode, Damian Mason speaks with Agritopia author Dave Savage, who out...
404 - Financing New Ag Ventures: Alternative Capital for Growth | Damian Mason
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In an ever-changing Agricultural marketplace, opportunities arise that didn't exist just a decade or two ago. The internet, along with a more diversif...
403 - Measuring Sustainability — From Overused Marketing Phrase to Actual Monetization
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Face it, the word "sustainable" has been so overused as marketing jargon, it's become meaningless. But what if farmers could accurately measure their ...
402 - The High Cost of a Glyphosate Ban for U.S. Agriculture and Consumers | Damian Mason Podcast
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What would a ban on Glyphosate mean for American agriculture and food production? Damian Mason speaks with Michelle Klieger of Stratagerm Consulting, ...
401 - Tracing Meat Nutrition: From Soil Health to Steak Quality | Damian Mason
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What determines the nutrient value of meat? Dr. Stephan Van Vliet of Utah State University joins Damian Mason and Iowa farmer Kelly Garrett to explore...
400 - Future-Proofing Agriculture: Guidance for Ag's Next Generation | Damian Mason Podcast
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does the next generation of agricultural professionals need to succeed in today's rapidly evolving industry? In this milestone 400th episode of T...
399 - Bullish on Corn: Ethanol, Exports & Trade Wins with NCGA CEO Neil Caskey | Damian Mason Podcast
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With U.S. corn production projected to hit record highs in 2025, demand questions loom. NCGA CEO Neil Caskey joins Damian Mason to explore the outlook...
398 - How Food Producers and Agriculture Can Restore America's Health | Damian Mason Podcast
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
America's health challenges are increasingly linked to diet, nutrition, and widespread confusion about what truly constitutes healthy food. As consume...
397 - Why Tech Billionaires Keep Failing at Farming: Lessons in Ag Innovation | Damian Mason Podcast
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when tech billionaires attempt to disrupt agriculture without understanding its fundamentals? In this episode, Damian Mason is joined by ...
396 - Investment Trends In Agriculture - What's Hot & What's Not? | Damian Mason
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The good news: Private equity investors are interested in investing in the Business of Agriculture. The bad news: The money is not flowing into fake m...
395 - How Farmers Are Cutting Fertilizer Costs with On-Farm Nitrogen Production
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"The next day after a lightning storm, it's always greener. That term is called green lightning and that's what we set out to do." So says Travis Pott...
394 - When Free Trade Isn't Free | Why U.S. Agriculture Must Rethink Trade with China | Damian Mason
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if free trade isn't really free? Tariffs are a distortion to free market economics. The only problem: We don't have a free market economy as coun...
393 - Is Farm Equipment Sharing the Future of Ag Efficiency? Inside AgShared's Model | Damian Mason
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Agricultural equipment is among the largest capital investments on American farms—yet much of it sits idle for most of the year. With rising interes...
392 - The Rise of Protectionism: Why Tariffs and Trade Wars Will Become The New Normal | Damian Mason
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Global trade is undergoing a fundamental transformation. After decades of increasing globalization, countries are pivoting toward protectionist polici...
391 - Boosting Crop Efficiency from the Planter Box: A Startup's Biological Solution
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today's low-margin farming environment, efficiency is everything. From maximizing nutrient availability to reducing inputs while increasing yields,...
390 - Why Invest in Farmland? Insights from Canada's Largest Landowner
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is farmland the ultimate investment? In this insightful episode, Damian sits down with Robert Andjelic, Canada's largest private farmland owner, to ex...
389 - The Future of Farming: Aging Farmers, Financial Challenges & Agriculture's Big Reset
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The agriculture industry is at a turning point, with nearly two-thirds of U.S. farmers over 55 and many surpassing 65. As farming faces massive capita...
388 - Will BioNutrients & Biologicals Be The End of Synthetic Fertilizers?
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Agriculture industry has long relied on synthetic fertilizers, chemical inputs, and over-applied fertility—not by choice, but by necessity. Now,...
387 - RFK Jr.'s Organic Vision: Is This the Future of American Agriculture?
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Robert F. Kennedy Jr. now confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services, his longstanding commitment to organic food is taking center stage...
386 - Tons of Sauerkraut: Capitalizing on the Fermented Food Boom
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fermented foods are trending, and sauerkraut is having a moment! In this episode of The Business of Agriculture, host Damian Mason dives deep into the...
385 - Why Is Big Money Flooding into Farmland Right Now?
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For years, money flowed into Ag tech—until the tap ran dry. But there's one area still attracting outside investment: farmland. Ben Gordon and Brian...
384 - Can Farming Shift to Health-Focused Food Production?
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is agriculture ready to pivot from maximizing yields to prioritizing nutrient-rich, health-focused food production? Join Damian in a thought-provoking...
383-Trade, Tariffs, Biofuel, Markets, Ag Tech, The Farm Bill & the Future of Ag (From FarmCon)
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From FarmCon 2025, Damian Mason sits down with three experts to tackle the biggest issues in American agriculture: trade, tariffs, biofuel, markets, A...
382 - What a Farmer Wants You to Know About Food
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do farmers feel when misinformation about agriculture takes center stage? Dennis Bulani knows firsthand. After a conference speaker delivered a fa...
381 - Food & Farming Trends: Does Protein Have Staying Power?
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Protein is the hottest buzzword in food and diet trends—but will it stay that way? Damian Mason and RaboResearch's Nicholas Fereday explore the boom...
380 - Can Sustainable Aviation Fuel Propel Agriculture to New Heights?
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) could become a game-changer for production agriculture, driving a surge in demand for corn and soybeans—two crops cu...
379 - How Government Payments Impact Farmers: Subsidies, Supply, and Sustainability
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just before Christmas 2024, the federal government unveiled a $31 billion aid package for American farmers—$10 billion in direct payments and $21 bi...
378 - Strategies Smart Farms Use to Weather Bad Ag Economies
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Barron has weathered several Ag downturns as an Iowa farmer. He's also helped hundreds of farming operations succeed despite farm economy downtu...
377 - Beef In The 21st Century
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
American consumption of beef — contrary to predictions otherwise — has held up amazingly well, despite beef prices outpacing the rate of general f...
376 - Will RFK Jr. "Un-Fauci" Our Food, Or Make Matters Worse?
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
RFK Jr. as head of Health and Human Services will oversee the Food and Drug Administration and will have a role in setting food policy in the United S...
375 - Speaking of Agriculture — A Fun Conversation with Damian Mason and Vance Crowe
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vance Crowe and Damian Mason have spoken to hundreds of thousands of Agricultural audience members. In this fun and fast moving discussion, they share...
374 - How An Agriculture Downturn & Demographics Will Impact Land Use, Ownership, and Sales
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As production Agriculture moves from banner years economically to a downturn, what changes will we see on the land front? Presumably values decline as...
373 - When Efficiency Gains Aren't Enough to Make Production Agriculture Profitable
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We in Agriculture are told, "The low cost producer wins." That's been generally true for as long as anyone working in Ag today can remember. But what ...
372 - The Big Fat Surprise — How Fake Science and Bad Food Policy Made Us Fat
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beginning in the 1960s, Americans were told of the evils of saturated fat. From the 1970s through the '90s, "low fat" was a can't miss marketing sloga...
371 - The Agriculture Economy: How Bad Is It and Where Is It Going?
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're in year one of an Agricultural economic downturn due to low commodity prices. How bad are things, really? Where - geographically - are the numbe...
370 - Land Rich, Cash Poor — Why America's Small Farms Are Going Away & What To Do About It
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The number of farming operations in the U.S. has dipped below 2 million for the first time since we became a developed nation. Peak farm — meaning t...
369 - Are Farmers Really Getting New Irrigation Systems Paid for By Dr. Pepper? Yep!
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Netafim, a subsurface drip irrigation maker, is teaming up with corporations eager to offset their water consumption. Through their Corporate Partners...
368 - Will Robert F. Kennedy's Misguided Activism Set Back 70 Years Of Agricultural Innovation?
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens if Robert F. Kennedy, the self-described "extreme environmentalist" who rails against "factory farms," is in charge of the Department of...
367 - What Happens When A Farm Bill Dies?
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will we get a new Farm Bill and if so, what will it look like? Damian Mason asks those questions and plenty more of his guest, Roger Cryan, Chief Econ...
366 - How Strikes, Tariffs, and Trade Relations with China Impact American Agriculture
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The International Longshoremen's Association announced that they had reached an agreement to end their strike on the evening of October 3rd. This epis...
365 - Ethanol at 20—What Will the Next 20 Years Bring For Corn Ethanol & Agriculture?
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the rise of corn ethanol in the United States in this insightful episode of The Business of Agriculture. Prior to the Renewable Fuels Standar...
364 - Promoting Agriculture: Why We Suck At It & How We Can Improve
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Business of Agriculture is all about producing food, fuel, and fiber. We're damn good at it. What we're not so good at is promoting our products. ...
363 - The Truth About Livestock and Greenhouse Gas Emissions with Frank Mitloehner
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are livestock producers unfairly targeted by climate activists for their environmental impact? Do consumers face unjust guilt trips over their meat, m...
362 - Technology To Reduce Farm Labor & Natural Resource Consumption
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two areas of increasing concern for production Agriculture: Water utilization and labor availability. Farmblox is a farm automation company connecting...
361 - Pulses: Plant-Based Protein & A Growth Opportunity for Agriculture
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the world of pulses—edible seeds from the legume family, including lentils, dry beans, and chickpeas (also known as Ga...
360 - Diestel Ranch's Regenified Turkey: Regenerative Agriculture at a Premium Price!
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You've probably heard about Regenerative Agriculture, now there's Regenified Certified. This innovative certification designates products produced usi...
359 - Solar Development On Farms — Facts, Finances & What You Need To Know
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The subject of solar development on farm ground generates a lot of impassioned opinions. But do you know the all the facts? Listen to Damian's discuss...
358 - 3 BIG Thoughts On The Future of Farming, Food Prices, and What Grows On Our Farms
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a future with more environmental regulation, a fusion of regenerative and conventional farming practices, tastier food that's still affordable...
357 - The Impact of Obesity Drugs on Agriculture
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
41.9% of Americans are obese. Most of these people are not on obesity drugs. Yet. But that day is coming according to Damian Mason, and when it does A...
356 - How De-Globalization, a Strong Dollar, and Consumers Factor into American Agricultural Trade
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The United States' Agricultural projected 2024 trade imbalance isn't due to a lack of sales. In fact, American Ag is on track to sell more corn, soy, ...
355 - Does Agriculture Have A Bee Problem?
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bee populations are declining, as you've likely heard. Is the decline a problem for Agriculture? Yes, says Itai Kanot, co-founder of BeeHero. With 75...
354 - Are Chinese Drones Spying On American Agriculture?
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The global Agriculture drone market is predicted to grow by 31.5% annually over the next four years. That's good for Ag innovation but bad for America...
353 - Agricultural Investment On The African Continent
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Historically, investment in Africa has been extractive, as in, spend money to build mines or infrastructure to extract resources from the continent. J...
352 - Ideas Agriculture Can Use & Ideas Agriculture Should Lose
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recycled freight containers turned into backyard hydroponic farms for suburbanites? Space farming to combat the perils of Earth-bound climate crisis? ...
351 - Labor Cost: A Huge Factor in America's Ag Trade Deficit
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. is staring down its largest Agricultural trade deficit in history. One factor in that is the amount of off-shore produce and specialty crop i...
350 - Older, Poorer Customers — The Influence of Demographics and Food Inflation On Agriculture
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The demographics are actually quite staggering — we are getting old, fast. Which means our customer's dietary choices and demands are changing. Is A...
349 - Addressing American Agriculture's Trade Imbalance
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For six decades, American Agriculture ran a trade surplus — meaning, we sold more dollars worth of Ag products to other countries than we bought. Th...
348 - The Value of Professional Peer Groups for Farm Operations
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Farming is a business. Complete with a lot of moving parts, huge capital investment, and low margins. Adding in the trend toward farm consolidation, t...
347 - Consolidation's Limitations — Perspectives from a CEO on Consolidation in Agriculture
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Agriculture has been consolidating for almost a century. There were 6.8 million American farms in 1935, today, less than 2 million. About 160,000 of t...
346 - Consolidation in Corporate Agriculture — Who Benefits?
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Big companies have gotten bigger in Agriculture, generally by acquiring, or merging with, other companies. Consolidation in the Business of Agricultur...
345 - Nutrient Content of Food — Agriculture's Next Challenge?
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For years Agriculture has prioritized production, transport-ability, appearance, and efficiency in the food we make. But what about nutrients? Did nut...
344 - Financial Outlook for Agriculture — Back to Normal
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The last twenty years have been very good ones — financially speaking — for American Agriculture. The last three years 2021, '22, and '23 are the ...