The Business of Agriculture Podcast

• 396 - Investment Trends In Agriculture - What’s Hot & What’s Not? | Damian Mason

  The good news: Private equity investors are interested in investing in the Business of Agriculture. The bad news: The money is not flowing into fake meat or controlled environment Ag businesses. What is hot? Premium dairy, pet food, and anything fermented. Why? Because those categories offer private equity investors what they want — higher margins, growth, pricing power, differentiation, and added value. Dan Zelazik with Ascendant Partners, a boutique investment bank specializing in food and Agriculture explains how and what capital markets are investing in Ag.   The Business of Agriculture Podcast with Damian Mason is Sponsored by: NewFields Ag | https://newfieldsag.com Redox Bio-Nutrients | https://www.redoxgrows.com Harvest Returns | https://www.harvestreturns.com Also, make sure to check out DamianMason.com, XtremeAg's The Cutting The Curve Podcast and The Granary.    This content is protected. ©Damian Mason, all rights reserved.   

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• 395 - How Farmers Are Cutting Fertilizer Costs with On-Farm Nitrogen Production

  “The next day after a lightning storm, it’s always greener. That term is called green lightning and that’s what we set out to do.” So says Travis Potter, founder of Green Lightning, a company with a product allowing farmers to make their own nitrogen at a much -reduced price than retail. The other benefits: elimination of synthetic nitrogen, no salt, and no yield penalty. Damian Mason asks the hard questions with the company founder who is joined by Michigan farmer Matt Vanderhyde who’s using this technology.   The Business of Agriculture Podcast with Damian Mason is Sponsored by: NewFields Ag | https://newfieldsag.com Redox Bio-Nutrients | https://www.redoxgrows.com Harvest Returns | https://www.harvestreturns.com Also, make sure to check out DamianMason.com, XtremeAg's The Cutting The Curve Podcast and The Granary.    This content is protected. ©Damian Mason, all rights reserved.   

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• 394 - When Free Trade Isn't Free | Why U.S. Agriculture Must Rethink Trade with China | Damian Mason

  What if free trade isn't really free? Tariffs are a distortion to free market economics. The only problem: We don’t have a free market economy as countries prop up and protect their native industries with restrictive rules on — or even entirely against — imports. In this episode of The Business of Agriculture, Damian Mason digs into the numbers (our trade deficit is equal to Holland’s entire economy), the impact on consumer purchases (it might be overstated), and why manufacturing (much like Agriculture) matters for national security. Damian delivers pointed perspective on the trade turmoil and closes by asking American Agriculture, “When will you finally learn your lesson about China?” 🎯 Key Topics: Trade protectionism vs. free market economics U.S. trade deficit and global competitiveness Tariffs, consumer impact, and market dynamics Agriculture and manufacturing as national security pillars Strategic risks of over-reliance on China The Business of Agriculture Podcast with Damian Mason is Sponsored by: NewFields Ag | https://newfieldsag.com Redox Bio-Nutrients | https://www.redoxgrows.com Harvest Returns | https://www.harvestreturns.com Also, make sure to check out DamianMason.com, XtremeAg's The Cutting The Curve Podcast and The Granary.    This content is protected. ©Damian Mason, all rights reserved.   

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• 393 - Is Farm Equipment Sharing the Future of Ag Efficiency? Inside AgShared’s Model | Damian Mason

  Agricultural equipment is among the largest capital investments on American farms—yet much of it sits idle for most of the year. With rising interest rates and pressure on farm income, optimizing machinery utilization is more important than ever. In this episode, Damian Mason is joined by Martyn Gross, founder of AgShared (https://agshared.com), to discuss a new digital platform designed to improve farm profitability through peer-to-peer equipment rentals. AgShared enables farmers and ag dealers to generate income from underused machinery, while providing cost-effective rental options to other producers. Explore how this "Airbnb model" for ag equipment is driving efficiency, increasing cash flow, and offering practical solutions for modern farm management.   The Business of Agriculture Podcast with Damian Mason is Sponsored by: NewFields Ag | https://newfieldsag.com Redox Bio-Nutrients | https://www.redoxgrows.com Harvest Returns | https://www.harvestreturns.com Also, make sure to check out DamianMason.com, XtremeAg's The Cutting The Curve Podcast and The Granary.    This content is protected. ©Damian Mason, all rights reserved.   

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• 392 - The Rise of Protectionism: Why Tariffs and Trade Wars Will Become The New Normal | Damian Mason

  Global trade is undergoing a fundamental transformation. After decades of increasing globalization, countries are pivoting toward protectionist policies to safeguard domestic industries. In this episode, international agribusiness consultant Todd Thurman joins Damian Mason to explore the resurgence of tariffs and trade restrictions—and what this shift means for the future of global commerce. Topics include the demographic and economic forces driving deglobalization, historical context behind tariff use, and the implications for U.S. agriculture and international trade. Learn why trade wars may no longer be temporary disruptions, but instead a long-term feature of global economic policy. The Business of Agriculture Podcast with Damian Mason is Sponsored by: NewFields Ag | https://newfieldsag.com Redox Bio-Nutrients | https://www.redoxgrows.com Harvest Returns | https://www.harvestreturns.com Also, make sure to check out DamianMason.com, XtremeAg's The Cutting The Curve Podcast and The Granary.    This content is protected. ©Damian Mason, all rights reserved.   

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