Hosted by Damian Mason · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 451 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 451 episodes published.
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
Fertilizer supply remains one of the most urgent issues facing American agriculture. From trade disruptions and Covid-era shutdowns to geopolitical conflict and reliance on imports from hostile regions, farmers are once
Water scarcity is becoming one of the biggest strategic threats facing American agriculture. In this episode, Damian Mason examines aquifer depletion, irrigation pressure, water regulation, and the long-term outlook for
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 retire and fewer heirs return to the farm. Despite the scale of this shif
U.S. agriculture is in its third year of economic pressure, yet farmland values remain resilient. Why have farm real estate prices not declined alongside commodity margins? In this episode, Damian Mason speaks with Howar
Is nutrient regulation poised to fundamentally change American agriculture? Rising nitrate levels in groundwater and surface water are intensifying scrutiny of farming practices across the United States, particularly in
Agricultural production continues to reach record levels, yet serious threats to food security remain. In this episode, Damian Mason challenges the dominant narrative that climate change is the primary risk to global foo
Low commodity prices continue to pressure farm profitability and reshape the structure of modern agriculture. As consolidation accelerates across the industry, a critical question emerges: are large consolidated farms pa
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
Zack Smith
Sr. Legal Fellow · Transport Digital Media
2 appearances on this show
Jason Mauck
Cowboy Church
1 appearance on this show
Josh Linville
vice president of fertilizer · StoneX
1 appearance 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
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