The Business of Agriculture Podcast

Mar 03 2025 387 ep. 39 mins 1.2k
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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.

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387 - RFK Jr.’s Organic Vision: Is This the Future of American Agriculture?

Mar 03 2025 39 mins  
With Robert F. Kennedy Jr. now confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services, his longstanding commitment to organic food is taking center stage. A vocal advocate for transforming the American food system, RFK Jr. believes organic agriculture could be the key to solving major health issues—going as far as claiming it could eliminate diabetes. But what would happen if Americ

386 - Tons of Sauerkraut: Capitalizing on the Fermented Food Boom

Feb 24 2025 55 mins  
Fermented foods are trending, and sauerkraut is having a moment! In this episode of The Business of Agriculture, host Damian Mason dives deep into the world of fermentation with Jorge Azevedo, CEO of Fermented Food Holdings. They discuss why ultra-processed foods are falling out of favor, the growing demand for probiotics, and why FFH moved to Wisconsin—home to serious sauerkraut

385 - Why Is Big Money Flooding into Farmland Right Now?

Feb 17 2025 41 mins  
For years, money flowed into Ag tech—until the tap ran dry. But there’s one area still attracting outside investment: farmland. Ben Gordon and Brian Grundtner from Fractal join Damian to discuss the evolving landscape of capital in agriculture. Their company is pioneering a model where investor funds help farmers acquire land, creating new opportunities for growth. Tune in to e

384 - Can Farming Shift to Health-Focused Food Production?

Feb 10 2025 55 mins  
Is agriculture ready to pivot from maximizing yields to prioritizing nutrient-rich, health-focused food production? Join Damian in a thought-provoking discussion with Iowa farmer and Ag entrepreneur Kelly Garrett and Ag venture capitalist Carter Williams. Explore the future of farming as surpluses rise, America’s health declines, and consumers demand better nutrition. With terms

383-Trade, Tariffs, Biofuel, Markets, Ag Tech, The Farm Bill & the Future of Ag (From FarmCon)

Feb 03 2025 30 mins  
From FarmCon 2025, Damian Mason sits down with three experts to tackle the biggest issues in American agriculture: trade, tariffs, biofuel, markets, Ag Tech, and the Farm Bill. Kevin Van Trump of the Van Trump Report dives into global agriculture markets and the key drivers of change. Roland Fumasi with RaboResearch highlights three must-watch trends—trade, Farm Bill impacts, and

382 - What a Farmer Wants You to Know About Food

Jan 27 2025 44 mins  
How do farmers feel when misinformation about agriculture takes center stage? Dennis Bulani knows firsthand. After a conference speaker delivered a factually flawed tirade against modern farming, Dennis was inspired to write What a Farmer Wants You to Know About Food. In this episode, Dennis shares insights from his book, tackling one of agriculture’s greatest challenges: bridgi

381 - Food & Farming Trends: Does Protein Have Staying Power?

Jan 20 2025 49 mins  
Protein is the hottest buzzword in food and diet trends—but will it stay that way? Damian Mason and RaboResearch’s Nicholas Fereday explore the booming demand for dietary protein and its impact on agriculture, from animal-based production to plant-based alternatives. Learn how "protein-enhanced" snacks like boxed waffles and bagged treats are shaping consumer habits, and discov

380 - Can Sustainable Aviation Fuel Propel Agriculture to New Heights?

Jan 13 2025 50 mins  
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) could become a game-changer for production agriculture, driving a surge in demand for corn and soybeans—two crops currently facing significant oversupply challenges. But will SAF truly take off? What policies, regulations, and incentives are necessary to make this vision a reality? Join biofuels analyst Corey Lavinsky of S&P Global and Pete Meyer o

379 - How Government Payments Impact Farmers: Subsidies, Supply, and Sustainability

Jan 06 2025 44 mins  
Just before Christmas 2024, the federal government unveiled a $31 billion aid package for American farmers—$10 billion in direct payments and $21 billion in disaster relief for the past two years. But here’s the twist: even more funding might be on the horizon. In this episode, Damian Mason is joined by Paul Neiffer, the Farm CPA, and Chris Barron of Ag View Solutions for a dee

378 - Strategies Smart Farms Use to Weather Bad Ag Economies

Dec 30 2024 51 mins  
Chris Barron has weathered several Ag downturns as an Iowa farmer. He’s also helped hundreds of farming operations succeed despite farm economy downturns as an Ag consultant with his company, Ag View Solutions. Chris joins Damian Mason to discuss the Business of Agriculture at the farm level, laying out strategies smart operators can deploy to — not only survive, but prosper �