The Granary
The Granary, a groundbreaking and original round table series that delves into the realities of modern farming like never before. Featuring real farmers in candid, unscripted discussions, the show explores the triumphs, challenges, and critical issues shaping today’s agricultural landscape.
From sustainability and family traditions to mental health and the future of farming. Don’t miss this thought-provoking journey into the world of agriculture!
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If You Could Keep Only One Micronutrient, Which Would It Be? | The Granary
What if you could only keep one micronutrient in your fertility program next season—which one would it be?
In this agronomy-heavy episode of The Granary, Damian Mason is joined by Chad Henderson, Texas Todd Kimbrell, and Nachur's agronomist Tommy Roach to tackle one of farming's toughest "what i...
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What Happened to the Autonomous Promise? | The Granary
For more than a decade, agriculture has been promised a future filled with autonomous tractors and driverless farm equipment. So...what happened? Damian Mason sits down with Kelly Garrett, Matt Miles, and Todd Kimbrell to explore why autonomous machinery hasn't become commonplace—and whether it's...
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Are Farmers Getting Squeezed Out? | The Granary
Farmers are facing a perfect storm: rising fertilizer prices, increasing seed costs, expensive crop protection products, and tighter profit margins. But are these pressures squeezing farmers out—or forcing them to rethink how they farm?
In this episode of The Granary, Damian Mason welcomes Kelly...
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Is The Corn Crown in Jeopardy? | The Granary
America has been the undisputed king of corn production for generations, but is that crown starting to slip?
In this episode of The Granary, Damian Mason sits down with Kelly Garrett, Todd Kimbrell, and Tommy Roach to examine whether growing competition could threaten the United States' position...
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Will Supply Chain Shocks Make Farming Profitable? | The Granary
Can supply chain disruptions actually make farmers more profitable? It sounds backward — but rising fertilizer prices, expensive diesel, and tighter margins may be forcing agriculture to become smarter and more efficient.
In this episode of The Granary, Damian Mason sits down with Kelly Garrett,...
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Are You Trusting the Wrong Advice? | The Granary
When you're investing hundreds of thousands of dollars into your crop inputs, who’s really guiding those decisions—and should you trust them? In this episode of The Granary, Damian Mason sits down with Kelly Garrett, Tommy Roach, and Texas farmer Todd Kimbrell to dig into the reality behind “sale...
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What Really Motivates Farmers? | The Granary
The ag economy might be in the tank, but the conversation is anything but. Damian Mason sits down with real farmers and ag professionals to tackle a tough question: what actually keeps you going when margins shrink and stress piles up?
From record-setting years to brutal downturns, this episode ...
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Will AI Replace Farmers—or Just Make Them Smarter? | The Granary
Artificial intelligence is everywhere—but what does it actually mean for agriculture? In this episode of The Granary, host Damian Mason sits down with Kelly Garrett, Clint Frese, and Lisa Homer from UPL to unpack how AI is already working its way into farm operations and where it could take agric...
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How Can Farmers Profit From 45Z? | The Granary
How can farmers actually profit from 45Z?
Recorded live from Commodity Classic 2026 in San Antonio, this bonus episode of The Granary dives into the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) and what it could mean for your farm’s bottom line.
Damian Mason is joined by Kelly Garrett, Mike Busing of Reg...
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Are Ag Schools Still Relevant? | The Granary
Are agricultural universities still leading the way—or falling behind modern farming?
In this episode of The Granary, Damian Mason sits down with Kelly Garrett, Todd Kimbrell, and special guest Tommy Roach from Nachurs to tackle a bold question: Do ag schools still matter in today’s AI-driven, d...
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How Do You Cut Through the Noise of Farming? | The Granary
There’s more ag information than ever—field days, social feeds, new biologicals, stacked traits, premium fungicides, and “game-changing” technology. But when margins tighten, all that noise can get expensive fast.
In this episode of The Granary, Damian Mason sits down with Kelly Garrett and Clin...
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Is Innovation in Crop Protection Dead? | The Granary
Are we stuck using the same old chemicals our grandparents did, or is something bigger brewing in the background of ag innovation? In this lively sit-down, Damian Mason is joined by FMC’s Gail Stratman and Adam Byrne, plus XtremeAg’s Kelly Garrett, for a no-holds-barred conversation on crop prote...
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Are You Guilty of Sins Against Your Soil? | The Granary
It’s time to step into the soil confessional booth. In this thought-provoking (and highly entertaining) episode of The Granary, Damian Mason is joined by Kelly Garrett, Todd Kimbrell (yes, that Todd from Texas), and Tommy Roach from Nachurs to dive deep into the sins we've all committed against o...
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What’s Wrong (and Right) With Agriculture? | The Granary
In this no-holds-barred episode, Damian Mason sits down with Kelly Garrett, Adam Byrne, and Gail Stratman to unpack the tangled mess — and quiet triumphs — of American agriculture today. From the loss of farmer autonomy to a flood of confusing products, the conversation exposes why the system oft...
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Are Farmers Too Loyal to Brands? | The Granary
Are ag producers sticking with name brands out of habit—or is there real value in loyalty? In this no-holds-barred episode of The Granary, host Damian Mason sits down with Johnny Verell, Brian Adams and Dean Ladner from Albaugh to explore whether brand loyalty is helping or hurting the bottom lin...
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Are These the Biggest Mistakes in Farming? | The Granary
In this no-BS episode of The Granary, Damian Mason is joined by Kelly Garrett and Clint Frese to dig into the farming flubs that cost time, money—and sometimes even relationships. From underestimating your true cost of production to not using your own GPS tech for actual on-farm research, the guy...
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What’s Driving the Next Generation of Ag Professionals? | The Granary
What’s fueling the passion of tomorrow’s ag leaders? In this engaging roundtable, Damian Mason sits down with Johnny Verell, Brian Adams, and Bret Corbett of Albaugh to explore what motivates the next generation of agriculture professionals — and how the industry is evolving to meet them where th...
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Are You Dropping Dollars to Pick Up Dimes? | The Granary
In this eye-opening and often hilarious episode of The Granary, host Damian Mason sits down with Johnny Verell, Chad Henderson, and Stephanie Zelinko to talk smart spend vs. dumb spend in farming. With margins tighter and costs higher than ever, the crew breaks down the real ROI of everything fro...
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Can You SWOT Your Farm Like a Fortune 500? | The Granary
What happens when you take a corporate business strategy and apply it to your farm? In this episode of The Granary, Damian Mason sits down with Stephane Zelinko of AgroLiquid, along with veteran growers Kevin Matthews and Matt Miles, to put their operations under the SWOT microscope—Strengths, We...
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Are We Rewarding the Wrong Things in Ag? | The Granary
Are agriculture’s trophies going to the wrong winners? In this episode of The Granary, Damian Mason sits down with Kelly Garrett, Johnny Verell, and special guest Galynn Beer from AgroLiquid to tackle a tough but timely question: is the industry too obsessed with high yields and not focused enoug...
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What’s the One Tool You Can’t Farm Without? | The Granary
Farming's come a long way since the mule and plow—and in this episode, Damian Mason is joined by XtremeAg’s Kevin Matthews, Chad Henderson, and Matt Miles for a lively, laugh-filled chat about the tools and tech that truly changed the game. From section control on planters to AI-powered crop scou...
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How Good of a Farmer Agronomist Are You? | The Granary
So, how good is your agronomic game, really? This episode of The Granary pulls no punches and digs deep—literally—into what it takes to be a solid farmer and agronomist in today’s fast-evolving ag world. Damian Mason is joined by Kevin Matthews, Chad Henderson, and special guest agronomist Stepha...
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Can You Farm Without Glyphosate? | The Granary
Is glyphosate on the chopping block? In this thought-provoking episode of The Granary, Damian Mason is joined by Temple Rhodes, Chad Henderson, and Galynn Beer from AgroLiquid to tackle the million-acre question: Can you farm without glyphosate?
With political pressure, public concern, and socia...
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How Do You Navigate a Down Ag Economy? | The Granary
Navigating a down ag economy isn’t for the faint of heart—but it can be done smartly. In this hard-hitting, down-to-earth episode of The Granary, Damian Mason is joined by XtremeAg’s Kevin Matthews and Matt Miles, along with Galynn Beer from AgroLiquid, to dig into the reality of operating under ...