GLP-1 weight loss medications are transforming American diets—and agriculture must adapt. Damian Mason and ag consultant Todd Thurman explore how widespread adoption of these appetite-suppressing drugs, soon to be more accessible as pills, could reduce national calorie consumption by up to 25%. The shift away from sugar and alcohol, paired with new federal dietary guidelines favoring whole foods and plant-based proteins, signals a massive disruption in food production and consumer demand. What sectors win? Which ones lose? This episode breaks down the agricultural, economic, and societal implications of a thinner America.

The Business of Agriculture Podcast with Damian Mason is Sponsored by:

• Harvest Returns
• Tidal Grow Agriscience
• Nano-Yield

Also, make sure to check out DamianMason.com, XtremeAg's The Cutting The Curve Podcast and The Granary.

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Can a small farm thrive in today's competitive agricultural economy? Steve Strasheim of Twisted River Farm is proving it can. Starting with just a quarter acre in Montana, Steve has built a diversified, profitable farming operation on 5 acres—focused on direct-to-consumer produce sales. In this episode, he joins Damian Mason to discuss how he built a sustainable farm business without debt, using smart cost controls, continuous expansion, and a strategic crop mix. This episode offers valuable insights for small-scale farmers, agripreneurs, and anyone in agriculture looking for alternative models that actually work.

Key topics include:

• How to scale a micro-farm profitably

• Controlling costs and avoiding debt in agriculture

• Selling produce year-round direct to consumers

• The importance of networking and community support

• Why small farms can succeed with the right business model

Whether you are a farmer, agribusiness professional, or interested in innovative models in agriculture, this episode provides actionable strategies for running a profitable small farm.

The Business of Agriculture Podcast with Damian Mason is Sponsored by:

• Harvest Returns | https://www.harvestreturns.com/
• Tidal Grow Agriscience | https://www.tidalgrowag.com/
• Nano-Yield | https://www.nano-yield.com/

Also, make sure to check out DamianMason.com, XtremeAg's The Cutting The Curve Podcast and The Granary.

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What lies ahead for American agriculture? In this forward-looking episode, Damian Mason is joined by nine agribusiness professionals from The Business of Ag Success Group to share 10 bold predictions for the industry through 2026 and beyond. Topics include:

• The future of government subsidies

• Automation and robotics in specialty crops

• The next big opportunity for ethanol

• Consolidation in ag machinery

• The rise of data centers and impact on farmland values

• Tyson's potential exit from beef processing

• California's shifting role in global food production

If you are a stakeholder in production agriculture, agribusiness, or food supply chains, this episode delivers valuable insight into the trends and disruptions shaping the future of U.S. agriculture.

The Business of Agriculture Podcast with Damian Mason is Sponsored by:

• Harvest Returns | https://www.harvestreturns.com/
• Tidal Grow Agriscience | https://www.tidalgrowag.com/
• Nano-Yield | https://www.nano-yield.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.