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The Business of Agriculture Podcast

Damian Mason
Agriculture
China
Sustainability
Agricultural Technology
Labor Costs
Consolidation In Agriculture
Sustainability In Agriculture
Iowa
Crop Insurance
Predictive Analytics
Farmland
Brazil
Crop Management
Dietary Guidelines
RFK Jr.
Farm Bill
Agricultural Economics
U.S. Agriculture
Agricultural Economy
Sorghum

Damian travels all over the globe talking to audiences about trends in the business of food, fuel, and fiber. With his clever wit and down-to-earth delivery, he has turned these topics into an interesting (and sometimes controversial) podcast.

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Americans consume nearly twice as much honey as they did 30 years ago, yet U.S. beekeepers are facing one of the most challenging periods in the industry's history. Why is demand growing while domestic producers continue to struggle?

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California produces approximately 80 percent of the world's almonds, making it the global leader in almond production. The industry supports more than 110,000 jobs and contributes roughly $6 billion in annual exports, but profitability has become inc... more

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$2.6 billion. That's what U.S. cotton growers stand to lose this year according to USDA, the fifth straight year of red ink for the industry. The Great American Cotton Plan, announced in May 2026, aims to change the economics of American cotton. In s... more

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Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept for agriculture. It is already transforming how farms, agribusinesses, and agricultural professionals make decisions, manage risk, and compete in a rapidly changing global marketplace.

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Recent Guests

Clarice Turner
CEO of the Almond Board of California
Almond Board of California
Episode: 462 - California Almonds: An American Agriculture Survivor Story? | Damian Mason Podcast
Matthew Woolf
Economist with Terrain (Farm Credit)
Terrain
Episode: 462 - California Almonds: An American Agriculture Survivor Story? | Damian Mason Podcast
Alexi Rodriguez
CEO of the Almond Alliance
Almond Alliance
Episode: 462 - California Almonds: An American Agriculture Survivor Story? | Damian Mason Podcast
Kody Bessent
CEO, Plains Cotton Growers
Plains Cotton Growers
Episode: 461 - Will the Great American Cotton Plan Save U.S. Cotton? | Damian Mason Podcast
Aidan Connolly
Author, academic, and speaker; author of The Future of Agriculture
The Future of Agriculture (book)
Episode: 460 - AI Is Coming for Agriculture — The Upside, the Dark Side, and What It Means for Your Business | Damian Mason Podcast
Krista Swanson
Chief Economist, National Corn Growers Association
National Corn Growers Association
Episode: 459 - Why American Farmers Pay More for Crop Inputs Than Brazil | Damian Mason Podcast
Spencer Smith
Timber investment professional, works with Saunders Real Estate and Taproot Investments
Saunders Real Estate / Taproot Investments
Episode: 458 - 200 Million Acres of Southern Timberland: Why Land Outvalues Trees | Damian Mason Podcast
Bobby Dobson
Timberland broker/land broker and timber management professional
Saunders Real Estate
Episode: 458 - 200 Million Acres of Southern Timberland: Why Land Outvalues Trees | Damian Mason Podcast
Chris Rawley
CEO of Harvest Returns
Harvest Returns
Episode: 457 - Rural Opportunity Zones: New Tax Incentives for Agriculture Investment | Damian Mason Podcast

Host

Damian Mason
Host of The Business of Agriculture

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 214 ratings
  • Ummmmmmm

    The host and guest both said “ummmmmmm” almost every sentence. Hard Pass.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DanielBarnes22
    United Statesa year ago
  • On episode 396

    Genetics is not about creating Frankenstein, is about making animals and crops more productive and efficient with the resources available for the profitable production of food. Host should inform himself on approaches like selection and breeding before making incorrect comments and spread wrong ideas.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DebFriend
    United Statesa year ago
  • Intelligent and Pragmatic

    Most honest Ag financial focussed podcast on the web.

    It’s coalface.

    It’s raw.

    It’s deadly honest.

    It’s informed and intelligent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Noel Stevens
    Australia2 years ago
  • Best Ag Podcast

    Every episode is so informative and educational but NEVER boring!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tillsims
    United States2 years ago
  • Consolidation is missing the point

    The podcast on Ag consolidation misses a very big point. Ag chem is consolidating because their value proposition is shrinking. I worked for one of the Big Four for 16 years and consolidation is happening in large part because there is a serious lack of innovation in chemistry, look at how many blockbuster chemistries have been launched in the last 10 years, yes chemistries but not blockbusters.

    We had reach back and use 1950 technology to solve a problem….. 2,4-D.

    Add to the equation added r... more

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    3
    Paul Reising
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests and topics are diverse, offering industry breadth though some episodes spark debate on policy and bias.
Listeners appreciate the practical, no-nonsense approach and actionable farming economics insights.
Freewheeling discussions and sponsor mentions help connect theory to on-the-ground realities.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

459 - Why American Farmers Pay More for Crop Inputs Than Brazil | Damian Mason Podcast
Q: Do you see this changing? Do you see pricing of inputs becoming more uniform globally?
Damian asks a forward-looking question; Krista remains cautiously hopeful that the report can catalyze policy discussions and industry collaboration, but emphasizes that real, lasting change will take time and broad stakeholder cooperation.
459 - Why American Farmers Pay More for Crop Inputs Than Brazil | Damian Mason Podcast
Q: Tell me what your findings are, Krista.
Krista explains that the data show a clear and persistent price gap for crop inputs between the US and Brazil, driven by regulatory costs, market structure, and product mix, while noting that apples-to-apples comparisons are difficult but the overall trend remains.
444 - Will a Fertilizer Shortage Make American Farming Better? | Damian Mason Podcast
Q: What are the practical steps a farmer can take to reduce synthetic fertilizer use without sacrificing yield?
Start with soil testing and indexing (placing nutrients right at the root zone), adopt row indexing, consider strip till and narrow-band placement, and gradually implement relay/intercropping with living roots to boost soil biology, alongside cover crops and reduced tillage.
434 - How Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Impacts Farm Economics | Damian Mason Podcast
Q: How does one big beautiful bill help my financial position get back to break even for 2025?
It creates a safety net that can help ensure revenue stability for farmers, despite rising costs and production challenges.
432 - Why This 5-Acre Farm Succeeds Where Others Fail | Damian Mason Podcast
Q: How can a small farm succeed in today's economy?
By specializing in high-value crops and forming strong community relationships.

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2. Matthew Woolf
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7. Spencer Smith
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