Ep. 195: Third Time's the Charm: William Lea Returns to Talk Farm Survival, Profit, and Policy

Longtime friend of the show William Lea returns to the Talk Dirt to Me studio for his third appearance, and this one's a banger. We dive deep into the state of modern agriculture. Why it feels like farming is on life support, and what it’s really going to take for American farmers to become profitable again.
We break down the harsh realities growers are facing in 2025, the ugly truth about margins, and how the next wave of successful farmers will be those willing to adapt or die. We also unpack the new federal payment program being floated to help farmers recover from the brutal financial hits of 2023 and 2024. Will it be enough, or is it just another drop in the bucket?
Plus, in our Made in America segment, we spotlight a Southern staple: Bryan Foods, a company with deep roots in American meat production.
This is an episode for every farmer feeling the pressure, and for anyone who wants to understand what it really takes to survive in ag right now.

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