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Hosted by Damian Mason · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 461 episodes
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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.
Damian Mason hosts The Business of Agriculture Podcast, a business show with 461 episodes published.
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
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, bu
$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 econ
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 g
Why do American farmers pay significantly more for seed and crop protection products than farmers in Brazil? A new study commissioned by the National Corn Growers Association finds that U.S. farmers face substantially hi
More than 200 million acres of the American South are covered in timber. The South produces one-third of America's lumber, with paper and cardboard as an important by-product. Bobby Dobson, timber investor and land broke
Could a new federal tax incentive reshape investment in rural America? Most agricultural producers, landowners, and agribusiness professionals have never heard of Rural Opportunity Zones, yet this new federal program cou
The U.S. butchers 600,000 head of cattle, 2.5 million hogs, and 185 million broilers every single week. Where all that product goes — and what it means for prices and profitability — is more complicated than most people
A map went viral on X showing Iowa — one of America's most productive agricultural states — imports 90% of its food. Cue the outrage. Cue the gubernatorial candidates. Cue the narrative that our food system must be broke
Paul Ehrlich Is Dead. But the "Feed the World" Panic He Unleashed In 1968 Is Still Costing Agriculture. Stanford professor of biology Paul Ehrlich predicted mass starvation, water and food rationing in America and the di
Agriculture prides itself on resilience, innovation, and hard work. But is the industry as willing to accept feedback as it is to overcome adversity? In this episode of the Business of Agriculture, Damian Mason is joined
Autonomous tractors and robotic farm machinery were supposed to transform American agriculture. So why has adoption been so slow? In this episode of The Business of Agriculture, Damian Mason speaks with Chad Fiechter, As
Is American Agriculture too dependent on corn and soybean production? Probably. But what is the reasonable alternative? Business of Agriculture host Damian Mason asks Illinois farmer / businessman Marc Severson and Stone
Crop input costs are reaching record levels in 2026, putting added pressure on farm profitability and financial viability. In this episode of The Business of Agriculture, Damian Mason is joined by Brian Adams of Life Sci
U.S. meat consumption is at a record high despite rising grocery prices, especially for beef. Meanwhile, plant-based meat alternatives continue losing consumer interest and market share. Why are consumers still choosing
Bayer and Corteva control a major share of the seed industry, but independent seed companies still have opportunities to compete and win. Damian Mason talks with Bob Miller, founder of Miller Hybrids in Kalona, Iowa, abo
American agriculture is changing—quietly in some ways, dramatically in others. The question is not whether the industry will look different in ten years, but who will still be standing when it does. In this episode, Dami
Is agriculture facing a cyclical downturn, or are we witnessing a structural realignment of the global ag economy? In this episode of The Business of Agriculture, Damian Mason speaks with Illinois farmer and business adv
Can the United States re-shore fresh produce production to improve food security, public health, and supply chain resilience? In this episode, Damian Mason speaks with Zeb Portanova, CEO of Agricultural Scientific, about
American agriculture is facing a fertilizer supply crisis — and the disruption may arrive sooner than most producers expect. Nations with adversarial relationships toward the United States control critical production cap
Brian Adams
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach · Precision Machined Products Association
1 appearance on this show
Bob Miller
General Manager at Camp Margaritaville · Erina Community Men’s Shed
1 appearance on this show
Jason Mauck
Cowboy Church
1 appearance on this show
Zack Smith
Sr. Legal Fellow · The Heritage Foundation
2 appearances on this show
Shay Foulk
Army Ranger · family seed operation
1 appearance on this show
Chris Barron
Ag View Solutions
1 appearance on this show
Todd Thurman
Director of Athletics · Metropolitan State University of Denver
1 appearance on this show
Matt Woolf
Terrain
1 appearance on this show
Clarice Turner
Almond Board of California
1 appearance on this show
Alexi Rodriguez
Almond Alliance
1 appearance on this show
Spencer Smith
Saunders Real Estate
1 appearance on this show
Chris Rawley
Harvest Returns
1 appearance on this show
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