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. From beginning as an engineering student to becoming a Farmland Stock Exchange team member, Landon’s journey sheds light on the capital challenges young farmers face today and what it takes to keep farmland in family hands.

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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 wrapping combines in American flag decals to implementing cover crops after a historic flood, Q illustrates how thoughtful innovation can strengthen both farm resilience and family life.

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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.

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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 own farm and clients, covering no-till transitions, crop diversity, livestock integration, and how soil health principles can be applied at any scale.

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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 boost yields, but to improve ROI, field efficiency, and long-term sustainability.

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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 Harvester each took different paths in shaping ag innovation. From Henry Ford’s missteps to John Deere’s patient, long-game strategy, Brian connects these historic lessons to today’s AgTech entrepreneurs and investors.

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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 real estate into the world of agricultural finance, blending real estate expertise with a deep commitment to ecological stewardship and farmer equity. Listen in as they explore Dirt Capital’s innovative approach to farmland ownership and access, offering 100% financing with long-term leases and fixed-price purchase options to help farmers build equity.

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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 research, shedding light on the surprising boom of steam engine tractors and their use in large-scale farming operations, as well as the roles of major companies like John Deere, International Harvester, and Ford Motor Company in shaping the competitive landscape of the tractor market.

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