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If you know you want to have a well-diversified portfolio, but you get ill any time you think about buying a bond or treasury, you are in the right place. Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and some of the other most sophisticated investors in the world are buying farmland. Why? It is one of the best asset classes you can own. Your host, Brian Kearney will dive into this unique asset class on the Land Ledger, a podcast that’s all about farmland investing, offering education and inspiration for a ne ...
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Ep #19: Why Maximizing Yield Isn’t Always the Answer with Gabe Brown
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What if the key to farm profitability isn’t higher yields, but healthier soil? In this episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney sits down with regenerative agriculture leader Gabe Brown to explore how farmers can increase profitability and improve soil health without synthetic inputs or chasing high yields. Gabe shares practical insights from his …
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Ep #18: Unlocking ROI with Biological Nitrogen with Allen Parrish & Landon Larkin
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How can biological nitrogen reshape the future of farming? In this episode of The Land Ledger, host Brian Kearney and Landon Larkin sit down with Allen Parrish of Pivot Bio to explore the growing role of biological nitrogen in modern agriculture. Allen shares how Pivot Bio’s technology is helping growers optimize nitrogen management—not just to boo…
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Ep #17: How Henry Ford Lost the Tractor War (and Why It Matters Today) with Brian Kearney
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What can the century-old tractor wars teach today’s AgTech founders about innovation, strategy—and knowing when to let go of the past? In this solo episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney explores the early battle for tractor dominance through insights from Tractor Wars by Neil Dahlstrom. He unpacks how Ford, John Deere, and International Harvest…
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Ep #16: Redesigning Farmland Finance with Amanda Zakharov
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What happens when real estate expertise meets a mission to transform farmland ownership for the better? In this episode of The Land Ledger, host Brian Kearney is joined by Amanda Zakharov, Director of Investment at Dirt Capital Partners, a fund focused on regenerative and organic farmland investing. Amanda shares her unique journey from commercial …
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Ep #15: How the “Tractor Wars” Transformed American Agriculture with Neil Dahlstrom
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What can the rise of steam-powered tractors teach us about today’s tech booms? In this episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney sits down with Neil Dahlstrom, historian and author of Tractor Wars, for a deep dive into the early evolution of farm technology and the major players that shaped it. Neil shares insights from his extensive archival resea…
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Ep #14: A Different Kind of Carbon Program: Simple, Farmer-Friendly, No Practice Changes with Stephen Lamb and Tony Feitz
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What if your soil could pay you back? In this episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney talks with Stephen Lamb and Tony Feitz of Andes Ag about how the Andes carbon program is allowing farmers to earn $10/acre without changing the way they farm. Listen in to learn who’s eligible for the Andes Carbon Program, how to get started, and why even skepti…
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Ep #13: Why Regenerative Agriculture is the Future with Will Harris
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What does it take to transform farmland ownership for the future? In this episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney sits down with Will Harris, a fourth-generation farmer and owner of White Oak Pastures, to dive into the challenges and opportunities of regenerative agriculture. They explore its scalability, applicability, and how it compares to ind…
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Ep #12: Making Farmland Accessible: A New Way to Invest in Agriculture with Brian Kearney and Marc Hartness
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What does it take to transform farmland ownership for the future? In this episode of The Land Ledger, guest host Justin McMenamy sits down with Brian Kearney and Marc Hartness, co-founders of Farmland Stock Exchange, to explore the evolving landscape of farmland investing. From navigating emotional bonds with land to grappling with the debate betwe…
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Ep #11: The Power of Regenerative Holistic Agriculture with Rodger Savory
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Can farmers escape the financial traps of traditional agriculture while restoring their land? In today’s episode, Brian Kearney talks with Rodger Savory, a leading expert in holistic and regenerative agriculture, about transforming barren land into thriving ecosystems. Rodger shares how biodiversity and holistic grazing can restore soil health, boo…
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Ep #10: Beef Demand, Global Markets & The Future of Ranching with Rich Bradbury
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What’s driving the future of ranching? In this episode, host Brian Kearney and guest, Rich Bradbury explore the evolving landscape of ranching, from shifting cattle markets to land access challenges. Sharing insights from his experience managing large-scale grazing operations, Rich sheds light on the biggest opportunities and obstacles facing today…
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Ep #09: Regenerative Agriculture: A Game-Changer for Farming & Finance with Wayne Ebersole
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How can regenerative agriculture transform both the environment and farmland investments? In this episode of The Land Ledger, we’re joined by Wayne Ebersole to explore the powerful intersection of sustainable farming and smart investing. Sharing his insights from years as a consultant helping farmers transition to more sustainable practices, Wayne …
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Ep #08: Boosting Soil Health and Farm Profitability with Paul Butler
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What if you could boost your farm’s revenue and improve soil health—without taking on excessive financial risk? In today’s episode, we sit down with seasoned farmer Paul Butler to explore innovative strategies for increasing farm profitability while prioritizing sustainability. Paul shares his insights on conservation programs like the Conservation…
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Ep #07: Bridging the Gap Between Farmers and Investors with Steve Bruere
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How is farmland ownership evolving in today’s market, and what role do investors play in that transformation? In this episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney sits down with Steve Bruere, President of Peoples Company, to explore the dynamic shifts happening in farmland investing. Steve shares his insights on how institutional capital is reshaping …
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Ep #06: Transforming Farming Profitability with Regenerative Ag and 45Z with Mitchell Hora
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How can regenerative agriculture reshape farming profitability while addressing sustainability? In this episode, we dive into the financial side of the regenerative movement with Mitchell Hora, CEO and Founder of Continuum Ag. Mitchell shares the journey of building Continuum Ag, now a leading soil health data intelligence company. Discover how no-…
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Ep #05: Leadership and Agricultural Innovation with Justin McMenamy
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What does it take to lead through change and drive growth in a challenging industry? Justin McMenamy, host of the Grody & UnPrOfEsSiOnAL podcast and product-launch expert at Precision Agriculture, joins the show to answer that question and share key lessons he has learned throughout his career. Find show notes and resources here: https://tinyurl.co…
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Ep #04: Risk Management and Understanding the Markets with Mike Rohlfsen
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Ready to tackle the wild world of agriculture markets? It’s time for Markets 101. Mike Rohlfsen of Agris Academy joins the show today to share how farmers and ag businesses can minimize risks and boost success. A multifaceted lifer in agriculture, Mike pulls from his experience trading in the east U.S. corn market to offer valuable insights for nav…
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Ep #01: Finding Success with Renewable Energy in Agriculture with Bruce Rastetter
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What does it take to build a large-scale farming operation in today’s world of constant challenges and shifting policies? Bruce Rastetter, farmer and founder of Summit Agricultural Group and Summit Carbon Solutions, joins us today to talk about his hands-on experience in this area and more. From his farming ventures and the policy battles he’s tack…
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Ep #02: Revolutionizing Agriculture through Technology and Data with Craig Rupp
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Farming and tech might not seem like an obvious match, but Craig Rupp saw an opportunity to bridge the gap. With an electrical engineering degree, he's now a farmer and the founder of Sabanto and 640 Labs. In this episode, Craig shares how he’s revolutionizing farming and agriculture, as well as the many opportunities he sees in the industry. Tune …
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Ep #03: Mastering Farm Finances and Tax Deductions with Bruce Eberle
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What happens when a 5th-generation farmer becomes an expert in agricultural banking? You get Bruce Eberle, the CFO of Boa Safra Ag, who’s helping farmers tackle the financial challenges that come with working in agriculture. In this episode, Bruce offers key insights from his experience in helping farmers unlock new opportunities, reduce risk, and …
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Meet your host, Brian Kearney, as he introduces The Land Ledger.By Brian Kearney
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