The Business of Agriculture Podcast
Episodes
43 - Gettin' Groceries (Part 1)
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Business of Agriculture IS the business of food. In North America, food is more than mere sustenance, food is a trend. My guest is Jim Dudlicek wi...
42 - Soybeans, South Dakota & So Much More!
01 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
My guest is Brandon Wipf, South Dakota farmer and member of the American Soybean Association Board of Directors. We discuss the business side of agric...
41 - Meet My Dairy Farmer
23 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
OK, he's not really "my" dairy farmer. He's "a" dairy farmer who rents my farm land. This being dairy month, I thought it'd be a good time for you to ...
40 - Who Needs Agricultural Law? We Do!
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ours is a unique industry with many factors that are unfamiliar to most people or businesses. Zoning, livestock operation disputes, estate planning he...
39 - The Importance of Mental Health in Agriculture
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The day I recorded this podcast, celebrity chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain completed suicide. According to the Centers For Disease Control, s...
38 - Going to War With Canada! Joined by RealAgriculture's Shaun Haney
07 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
At this moment there is plenty of bluster over global trade. Even Canada and the USA - two counties touting the longest uncontested border on Earth - ...
37 - "It's Not Natural!"
25 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We hear the word "natural" a lot as it pertains to food and agriculture. But what does it even mean? Like the word "sustainable," ask 100 different pe...
36 - Farm Bill: Facts, Fights, and Moving Forward
19 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week the house voted down the first draft of Farm Bill 2018. What does this mean for people involved in Ag? Why should taxpayers care about the F...
35 - What Lawsuits VS. Pork Mean for Ag & Consumers
11 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
April 26, 2018 a federal jury in North Carolina awarded nearly $51 million to 10 plaintiffs in a "Swine Nuisance" verdict. The award was reduced two w...
34 - Agriculture's Positive Contribution to Earth (Day)
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
April 22nd, 2018 marks the 48th installment of Earth Day. In this episode I give you some background on Earth Day. Did you know it was a social moveme...
33 - Talking Ag & Humor with Mark Mayfield
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join the conversation with fellow Ag speaker and funny man, Mark Mayfield. Usually we cover issues impacting the industry of food and farming but this...
32 - Commodity Markets 101
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Last week was a volatile week in the grain trade but what does all this mean? Matt Bennett of Bennett Consulting joins me to discuss the basics of com...
31 - Why Agriculture On Public Land Won't Exist In 20 Years
03 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Ranching & Farming on public land will come to an end in the next 20 years. In this episode I tell you why. I also delve into political reality: this ...
30 - Ag Trade, Tariffs, And Trump
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Business of Agriculture is caught in the crosshairs of trade negotiations. As usual. Agricultural crops are often used as bargaining chips. Food i...
29 - National Ag Week 2018
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week we celebrate Agriculture with our 45th National Ag Day. While it's a day to recognize all that Ag does, we sometimes take the "thank a farme...
28 - Agricultural Mergers & Acquisitions
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The business of Ag has seen a rapid amount of consolidation. Seed, chemical, equipment, fertilizer, and possibly even grain handlers are getting fewer...
27 - Why We In Ag Lose to Fake News
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Fake news is a new term for an old practice: using misinformation to trigger an emotional reaction, thereby affecting an outcome. I delve into the his...
26 - Agriculture 5.0 - the Past, Present, and Future of Food Production
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Friend of Show, Rob Saik joins me to deliver his take on Agriculture past, present, and future. What innovations make it possible for 1% fo the popula...
25 - The Future of Ag, Dairy, and Being a Twitter Star with Dwayne Faber
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dwayne Faber is a Twitter star who earns his living as a dairy farmer in Washington state. We talk about the Ag economy, the future of commodity produ...
24 - How Ag Can Benefit by Selling Social Consciousness
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You hear me talk a lot about Ag's ability to reap bigger profits by breaking the commodity mindset. Socially conscious branding is an excellent opport...
23 - Food Police, Food Policy And More With Jayson Lusk (part 2)
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
From government, to cause groups, to well - intentioned foodies, seems everyone is out to control food and agriculture. Jayson Lusk, author of "The Fo...
22 - Food Police, Food Policy And More With Jayson Lusk (part 1)
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
From government, to cause groups, to well - intentioned foodies, seems everyone is out to control food and agriculture. Jayson Lusk, author of "The Fo...
21 - Talkin' Taters
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chips, fries, hash browns, baked, scalloped, and lets not forget tater tots. In this episode, I talk taters with Matt Hemphill of Potatoes New Brunswi...
20 - To Have A Farming Legacy, You Need A Farming Business
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Agriculture is changing. To protect the legacy and lifestyle we love so much, we must address the business side of farming. While farmers are amazing ...
19 - Welcome to Ag Normal
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We in Agriculture have a tendency to run for the exits screaming "fire!" when faced with a bit of price adversity. In this episode I tell you why the ...
18 - Farm Real Estate - Part 2
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
PART 2 OF 2 Real estate is the biggest capital asset we in Agriculture have. So what's happening with Ag land? Who's buying, who's selling and for how...
17 - Farm Real Estate (Part 1)
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
PART 1 OF 2 Real estate is the biggest capital asset we in Agriculture have. So what's happening with Ag land? Who's buying, who's selling and for how...
16 - The Family & The Farm
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Agriculture is a family business. But what happens when there's a death, divorce, dispute, or default? Who is the manager? Where does the money come f...
15 - Soil Health & the End of Tillage
21 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Are we treating our soil like dirt? In some ways yes. Agronomist Jodi DeJong-Hughes, regional educator in crops and soils with with University of Minn...
14 - Grain Salvage and Ag Entrepreneurialism
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dennis Haugen is a North Dakota farmer who ran a side business cleaning grain. In 1995 a 50- car train derailment on his farm sparked another business...
13 - The Past, Present, and Future of the Farm Cooperative
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When I was a kid, we went to the co-op every week to get our feed ground. The highlight for me was a bottle of ice cold Choc-ola from the vending mach...
12 - Ag Innovation & GMOs
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
When Ford or Google advance humanity through technology, we hail their progress. So, why is innovation in food production treated differently? I sit d...
11 - Making What We Can Make vs. Making What Consumers Want
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There's an issue that all businesses in all industries face: Do you sell what you're good at making or do you make what you can sell. The day I record...
10 - The Future of Manure
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Environmentalism is the latest weapon deployed by those who seek control over what people eat while putting animal agriculture out of business. One of...
09 - Regulation Nation's Impact on Ag
04 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The cost of compliance with burdensome regulations makes American Ag less competitive in world markets. Federal regulations and EPA overreach effect a...
08 - Careers and You in the Future of AG
25 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What areas of employment in Ag are hot? Where is the glut? What skills are employers craving in new hires? How do you set yourself apart from the comp...
07 - Farm Misconceptions, Money, & Milk
19 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My guest is Jack Britt, a scientist, teacher, entrepreneur, and prior to all that, Dr. Britt was a professor for 40 years. Jack is also a consultant a...
06 - Damian Goes Organic?
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
While I have issues with how organic food is marketed, I don't oppose organic farming or farmers. We're all involved in the same business: Agriculture...
05 - Communicating Ag Better
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We in Ag are commonly told to "improve our elevator speech." Only problem, I hate talking to people in elevators. Worse yet, we in Ag are outgunned by...
04 - What Ag Does Right & Wrong
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Admit it, we all have our strengths and weaknesses. So does our industry. I cover the 5 things we in Ag do right: Production, Innovation, Conservation...
03 - Used Machinery & Business Talk
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My guest is Dave Pefley of Pefley Farm Equipment, one of the nation's largest auction and used machinery companies. We discuss the Ag economy. What's ...
02 - Legal Talk, Leases & Recreational Land
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Land is the highest valued asset most Agricultural people possess. Therefore, it's imperative you protect it and attain a return on your investment. T...
01 - Welcome to The Business of Agriculture: Podcast
12 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for smart talk with entertaining commentary about the business of food, fuel, and fiber? You've found it. This podcast offers tips for success...