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The Business of Agriculture Podcast

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

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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Farm debt is at a record $605 billion, and that may not be the whole picture. More farm credit now comes from equipment companies, input suppliers, co-ops and private lenders, and that debt is hard to measure. Dr. Jenny Ifft, agricultural economist a... more

Baby Boomers hold more than half of America's household wealth, while many younger people see owning a home, let alone a farm, as out of reach. Is today's generational rift worse than in decades past? Vance Crowe, founder of Legacy Interviews, joins ... more

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Thousands of new companies have flooded the crop input market with products in the last decade. All promise farmers a better answer. So who survives the shakeout? Galynn Beer with Tidal Grow Agriscience joins Damian to sort through one of the most cr... more

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U.S. farm debt is projected to reach a record $625 billion in 2026. Farm interest expense is approaching $33 billion, and government payments are providing a significant share of net farm income. Is American agriculture beginning to look like it did ... more

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Recent Guests

Galynn Beer
Oklahoma farmer and Tidal Grow Agriscience employee, formerly with AgroLiquid.
Tidal Grow Agriscience
Episode: 471 - The Great Crop Input Shakeout: Who Survives? | Damian Mason Podcast
Steve Banks
Founder of the Farm Security Initiative
Farm Security Initiative
Episode: 469 - Should America Break Up Big Ag? | Damian Mason Podcast
Chris Barron
Money expert focused on agribusiness finance
AgView Solutions
Episode: 468 - Farmer Math Part 2: Farm Financial Fundamentals | Damian Mason Podcast
Mark Severson
Illinois farmer and businessman
Business of Ag Success Group (guest on episode)
Episode: 467 - Farmer Math: Agriculture's Costly Financial Blind Spot | Damian Mason Podcast
Jacob Shapiro
Geopolitical analyst, organic farmer
jacobshapiro.com
Episode: 465 - Why Exports Won't Save U.S. Agriculture: Geopolitics Ahead | Damian Mason Podcast
Brian Briggeman
Professor of Agricultural Economics, Director of the Arthur Capper Cooperative Center, Kansas State University
Kansas State University
Episode: 464 - The E-Shaped Economy: What It Means for Agriculture | Damian Mason Podcast
Richard Coy
Commercial beekeeper, Coy's Honey Farm
Coy's Honey Farm
Episode: 463 - Why American Beekeepers Are Losing the Honey Market | Damian Mason Podcast
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

Host

Damian Mason
Host of The Business of Agriculture

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 218 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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Paul Reising
    United States2 years ago

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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.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

471 - The Great Crop Input Shakeout: Who Survives? | Damian Mason Podcast
Q: What should a producer do to navigate the crowded range of new crop input products?
Beer says he applies a strict filter and opens up to products when a credible source explains their practical use in a way that makes sense. If a claim sounds miraculous, he suggests letting a neighbor test it or trying it on very limited acres.
471 - The Great Crop Input Shakeout: Who Survives? | Damian Mason Podcast
Q: How does a farmer separate companies making credible claims from those that cannot be trusted?
Beer says growers should look for companies that consistently demonstrate their product's value, target it to appropriate operations, and avoid exaggerated claims. He recommends evaluating whether claims make practical sense, checking the seller's agricultural experience, and testing unfamiliar products on a small area.
469 - Should America Break Up Big Ag? | Damian Mason Podcast
Q: How do you respond to criticisms that farming remains viable and that subsidies keep lines of business afloat?
The guest argues that while some farmers survive, many are aging out and rural wealth is being extracted; reform is needed to protect food security and economic resilience, not just to subsidize individual lifestyles.
469 - Should America Break Up Big Ag? | Damian Mason Podcast
Q: What specifically would the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 2027 change in the industry?
The proposal aims to redistribute risk and prevent monopolistic practices by imposing limits on large processors and seed/fertilizer suppliers, along with strengthening regional processing and infrastructure.
469 - Should America Break Up Big Ag? | Damian Mason Podcast
Q: What intrigued you about agriculture and led you to propose an Agricultural Adjustment Act for 2027?
Banks explains his transition from construction to agriculture and why he believes the current structure creates systemic fragility, prompting a need for distributed infrastructure and policy reform.

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2. Steve Banks
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7. Richard Coy
8. Clarice Turner

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