Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Water scarcity is becoming one of the biggest strategic threats facing American agriculture. In this episode, Damian Mason examines aquifer depletion, irrigation pressure, water regulation, and the long-term outlook for productive farm acres across the United States. Joined by Preston Marthey of PumpTrakr and Kansas farmer Brant Peterson, this conversation explores how agriculture can reduce water use through technology, better management, and greater awareness. The discussion also addresses whether rising demand from data centers and other industries could offset agriculture’s water-saving gains. This is a practical, forward-looking episode on water management, farm productivity, and the future of U.S. agriculture.

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