What does it take to keep a family farm alive for the next generation? In this episode of The Land Ledger, sixth-generation farmer turned finance professional Landon Larkin joins Brian Kearney and Marc Hartness for a conversation about the future of family farms.

How do you honor a farming legacy while embracing the future? In this episode of The Land Ledger, fifth-generation farmer Quentin 'Q' Connealy shares how he's blending tradition with innovation, from autonomous pivots and drones to raising kids and building community.

What does it take to turn a nickel and a truck into a food empire? In this episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney breaks down the rise of Tyson Foods and how John and Don Tyson leveraged vertical integration, value-added products, and long-term thinking to dominate the poultry industry. With lessons for both farmers and investors, he dives into the power of smart acquisitions, people-focused leadership, and owning your value chain.

What if the key to farm profitability isn’t higher yields, but healthier soil? In this episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney welcomes regenerative agriculture pioneer Gabe Brown for an in-depth conversation about how farmers can boost profitability and build healthier ecosystems without relying on synthetic inputs or chasing maximum yields.

How can biological nitrogen reshape the future of farming? In this episode, Brian Kearney and Landon Larkin talk with Allen Parrish of Pivot Bio about how growers are using biological nitrogen to boost yields, cut costs, and move toward more sustainable practices without sacrificing performance in the field.

What can today’s AgTech founders learn from a century-old tractor rivalry? In this solo episode, Brian Kearney breaks down Tractor Wars, the fierce battle between Ford, John Deere, and International Harvester, and shares surprising lessons about innovation, missteps, and long-term thinking in agriculture.

Brian Kearney talks with Amanda Zakharov, Director of Investment at Dirt Capital Partners, about innovative models for regenerative farmland investing. Amanda shares her path from commercial real estate to agricultural finance, how Dirt Capital supports farmers, and practical advice for farmers, investors, and future ag professionals.

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.

What if your soil could pay you back? On this episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney chats with Stephen Lamb and Tony Feitz of Andes about how farmers can earn $10/acre.

The current farming system is unsustainable—but what’s the alternative? In this episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney talks with Will Harris of White Oak Pastures about the future of regenerative agriculture, the financial realities of making it work, and why education is key to its success.

Brian and Marc discuss their vision for the future: empowering farmers to secure the land they work and ensuring it doesn’t fall into the hands of the highest bidder.

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.

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. Rich unpacks the biggest opportunities and obstacles facing today’s ranchers, including sustainability, global demand, and the financial realities of the beef industry.

Discover how young ranchers are navigating barriers to land ownership, why regenerative practices are gaining traction, and what the future holds for beef production in a rapidly changing world.

In this episode, we’re joined by Wayne Ebersole to explore the powerful intersection of sustainable farming and smart investing. Learn why farmland offers a stable, long-term hedge against inflation, as well as the broader implications of regenerative agriculture for environmental sustainability.

In this episode, Brian Kearney and Paul Butler talk about strategies to boost farm revenue and soil health through conservation programs, no-till farming, and cover cropping. Paul also shares how strong landlord relationships and government incentives make sustainability profitable.

Brian Kearney and Steve Bruere explore the dynamic world of farmland real estate, discussing market trends, investment strategies, and the future of agricultural assets.

Learn how regenerative agriculture, carbon intensity, and financial tools like 45Z can revolutionize farming profitability with Mitchell Hora of Continuum Ag.

The key to successful leadership and innovative solutions.

Hear about how to better manage risk and navigate the markets in agriculture.

Helping farmers tackle the financial challenges that come with working in agriculture.