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The Land Ledger

Host Brian Kearney talks with farmers, hunters, land managers, lenders and investors about buying, owning and paying for land: tillable farms, whitetail and waterfowl ground, and lakes and ponds worth fishing.

26 episodes

Oct 1, 2025 · 37 min

Ep #25: From Farm to Marketing: Storytelling in Ag with Jeff Caldwell

What role does storytelling play in the future of agriculture? In this episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney welcomes Jeff Caldwell, Vice President of Strategy and Content at Stratovation Group, for a conversation about the art and science of ag…

  • Farming

Sep 24, 2025 · 29 min

Ep #24: On AI, Risk, and Commodity Marketing with Cy Monley

What if the biggest challenge in farm marketing isn’t predicting prices, but cutting through the noise? In this episode of The Land Ledger, host Brian Kearney sits down with Cy Monley, co-founder of Quantum Hedging, to talk about his journey from Chicago’s…

  • Farming
  • Market & values

Jun 4, 2025 · 47 min

Ep #21: AgTech, Autonomy, and the Heart of Farming with Quentin Connealy

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…

  • Farming

May 21, 2025 · 51 min

Ep #19: Why Maximizing Yield Isn’t Always the Answer with Gabe Brown

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…

  • Farming

Apr 30, 2025 · 33 min

Ep #16: Redesigning Farmland Finance with Amanda Zakharov

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…

  • Farming
  • Buying & financing
  • Market & values

Apr 9, 2025 · 42 min

Ep #13: Why Regenerative Agriculture is the Future with Will Harris

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…

  • Farming

Mar 26, 2025 · 53 min

Ep #11: The Power of Regenerative Holistic Agriculture with Rodger Savory

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…

  • Farming
  • Buying & financing

Mar 5, 2025 · 40 min

Ep #08: Boosting Soil Health and Farm Profitability with Paul Butler

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…

  • Farming
  • Buying & financing

Feb 26, 2025 · 41 min

Ep #07: Bridging the Gap Between Farmers and Investors with Steve Bruere

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…

  • Farming
  • Buying & financing

Dec 18, 2024 · 58 min

Ep #05: Leadership and Agricultural Innovation with Justin McMenamy

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…

  • Farming

Dec 11, 2024 · 50 min

Ep #04: Risk Management and Understanding the Markets with Mike Rohlfsen

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…

  • Farming

Dec 4, 2024 · 41 min

Ep #03: Mastering Farm Finances and Tax Deductions with Bruce Eberle

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…

  • Farming
  • Buying & financing