In this episode of the National Land Podcast, host Mac Christian sits down with Samuel Seeton, founder and CEO of Infinite Outdoors, to talk about a game-changing platform for rural landowners and DIY hunters alike.

We dive into how Samuel’s experience growing up on Colorado ranchland and navigating bad outfitter leases inspired a tech-forward solution to a very old problem: how to monetize rural land for recreational use without sacrificing conservation values or landowner control.

If you're a private landowner, you'll learn how to:

Generate 5x more income than traditional outfitter leases by offering short-term DIY hunting and fishing access.

Maintain full control of your property with calendar management, automated enforcement, and zero direct communication required with hunters.

Partner with professional biologists to set sustainable harvest limits and enhance wildlife habitat through data-backed conservation.

Tap into programs like Access Granted, which pays landowners for allowing pass-through to public land while maintaining privacy and control.

We also unpack:

Why the DIY hunting community is exploding, and how Infinite Outdoors matches their needs with private access.

How the platform protects landowners via background checks, harvest reporting, and infractions enforcement.

The financial reality of leasing vs Infinite Outdoors: one ranch went from earning $5,000 to $20,000 per year without giving up access or stewardship.

Whether you’re a land investor, ranch owner, outdoor entrepreneur, or a wildlife-minded hunter, this episode delivers real-world insight into the future of land access, conservation-based profit models, and rural tech innovation.

Infinite Outdoors

https://infiniteoutdoorsusa.com/

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https://www.nationalland.com

In this episode of the National Land Podcast, host Mac Christian sits down with Richard Cook and Madison Durkin of Ag Lending Group, a Phoenix-based agricultural lending firm with deep roots in farming and finance. From surviving debt during the Carter-era interest rate hikes to advising distressed ranchers across the country, Richard shares the hard-earned wisdom behind the group's mission: flexible, relationship-driven lending for real ag operations.

Madison discusses generational land transitions, the power of advisory lending, and how their firm helps clients build a future on rural land, whether they're inheriting the family farm, launching a hobby orchard, or saving a multi-state cattle operation. Their motto, "No suits, no ties, no lies," isn't just a slogan; it's a business model that favors integrity, grit, and practical know-how over polished sales pitches.

They discuss:

How A Lending Group started from farming roots

What differentiates their lending approach from banks and private equity

Stories of saving struggling operations from foreclosure

How they structure ag land loans and what flexibility really means

The rise of inherited farmland and how it works with the next generation

National lending reach, with clients from California to the Carolinas

Why they only get paid if they close the deal

Whether you're running a dairy, managing inherited land, or financing your dream orchard, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and real-world stories from the frontlines of ag lending.

Contact the Ag Lending Group

https://www.aglendinggroup.com/

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In this episode, Mac Christian sits down with Erik Gillam, CPA and Agriculture Practice Leader at Aldrich Advisors, to unpack the complex (and often overlooked) financial and accounting challenges facing modern agricultural operations.

Whether you're running a family farm, overseeing a multi-million-dollar ag enterprise, or advising landowners on succession planning, this episode is packed with actionable insights on tax strategy, cash flow, entity structure, audits, bonus depreciation, and ag-specific accounting tactics.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

When and why mid-to-large ag operations need a CPA who understands production agriculture

The truth about bonus depreciation in 2025 (and how to leverage ag buildings and equipment)

How cash-basis tax accounting can kill your loan approval

Strategies for farm business transitions (multi-generation family farms)

The hidden value of inventory and how to prove it to banks

Audit vs. review vs. compilation — and which one your farm may need

Depreciable assets, soil fertility deductions, and tax Code 180

Real talk on CPAs, co-ops, and why most farmers outgrow “mom-and-pop” accountants

Guest: Erik Gillam, Aldrich CPA + Advisors

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In this episode of the National Land Podcast, Mac Christian sits down with Chris Clayton, Ag Policy Editor for Progressive Farmer (DTN), to dig deep into the policy issues shaking up American agriculture. From USDA loan oversight to immigration raids on farms, and the trade standoff with China, this is a must-listen for anyone in land real estate, farming, or ag policy.

TOPICS COVERED:

USDA & FSA loan policy changes (>$400K scrutiny by DOGE)

Lack of transparency in farm data sharing (“super database” concerns)

Foreign land ownership: China, Syngenta, and military proximity issues

Immigration enforcement & H-2A labor cost crisis

ICE raids' ripple effects on agriculture, hospitality, and meatpacking

Farm Bill vs. “Big Beautiful Bill”: what's funded, what’s ignored

SNAP cuts, commodity payments, and rural broadband gaps

Screw worm threat and animal disease control gaps

Trade tensions: China, tariffs, soybeans, pork, and ethanol exports

How weather and global politics (Ukraine, Israel) impact crop and input markets

Progressive Farmer:

https://www.dtnpf.com

Follow Chris on X (Twitter):

@ChrisClaytonDTN

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https://www.nationalland.com

In this urgent and insight-packed episode of the National Land Podcast, host Mac Christian sits down with Colin Woodall, CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), to talk about everything from cattle markets and advocacy to an emerging threat few saw coming: the resurgence of the New World screwworm.

Colin outlines NCBA’s deep-rooted history dating back to 1898 and how it remains the largest and most influential cattle producer organization in the U.S., representing over 270,000 cattle producers across all 50 states. The conversation spans major ongoing concerns in the beef industry, including:

Beef market trends in 2025 and how high demand, limited herd supply, and rising quality have kept prices strong.

The delays in the Farm Bill and its implications for ranchers and producers, especially the crucial funding for Foot and Mouth Disease vaccine banks.

How water scarcity, drought conditions, and aquifer depletion are shaping the cattle landscape—and what producers are doing to adapt.

The rise of niche beef markets like grass-fed, locally sourced, and hormone-free, and how they're driving demand and providing new revenue for producers.

A deep dive into the New World Screw Worm crisis: what it is, why it’s dangerous, how it re-emerged, and what the cattle industry must do now to stop it.

The role of NCBA in advocacy, public awareness, technology integration, and emergency response in the face of this new biological threat.

Colin also shares how NCBA is leading national response efforts, from lobbying for sterile fly production to helping producers identify, treat, and report infestations. It’s a critical listen for landowners, cattle producers, ag investors, and anyone concerned with rural land health, agricultural policy, or the food supply chain.

New World Screwworm Resources

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In this episode of the National Land Podcast, host Mac Christian sits down with Dr. Scott Baier, Professor of Economics and Associate Dean of Research at Clemson University, to unpack the economic realities behind tariffs, global trade, and the growing U.S. national debt.

We delve into how U.S.-China trade tensions, tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and the evolution of trade agreements like NAFTA to USMCA are influencing supply chains and U.S. manufacturing. Dr. Baier explains the real impact of tariffs on consumers, businesses, and jobs, and why many economists remain skeptical of their long-term benefits.

The conversation also covers:

How global supply chain risks are shifting post-COVID

The legal challenges facing the presidential tariff authority

The connection between federal deficits, debt, and entitlement programs

What’s driving the national debt, and what realistic solutions exist to reduce it

Why Social Security and Medicare are central to the deficit conversation

Whether offshoring is truly harming American manufacturing jobs

Packed with insights and clear economic breakdowns, this episode is a must-listen for anyone following U.S. economic policy, global trade, or national fiscal health.

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In this episode, Mac Christian hosts Jackson Takach, Chief Economist and Director of Strategy, Research, & Analytics at Farmer Mac, for a frank discussion on the real economic challenges facing American agriculture. Tackling everything from rising tariffs and interest rates to farmland values and global trade tensions, Jackson breaks down the complexity of today's economic landscape.

You’ll learn about:

The debut of Farmer Mac’s new Farmland Price Index

The ripple effects of the “Big Beautiful Bill” on agriculture

The reality behind the reshoring of manufacturing and trade strategy

Why economists feel more like weather forecasters today

What’s stalling the Farm Bill—and whether a name change could help

If you're a farmer, ag lender, policy nerd, or just someone trying to make sense of the macroeconomic mess, this episode delivers insight, data, and some much-needed perspective.

Read the Feed: Farmer Mac's Information Base for Ag Data

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Today, we are talking about insurance! Exciting and insurance are two words we wouldn’t normally associate with each other, but this is a fascinating topic. We recently encountered SRA 831(b) Admin. Yes, that is the name of the company. A company that is making maximum use of SEO, which of course, we love. SRA 831(b) Admin is owned by fellow Idahoan (Mac lives in Idaho), Van Carlson, and is built around I.R.S. Code 831(b). This tax law establishes micro-captive insurance companies. If none of this makes sense to you, Van Carlson is here today to tell you how his company can help you create your own tax-friendly insurance program to offset risks to your business. There are a lot of moving pieces to this tax code, but that’s why this company exists. This may be a game changer for you and your business.

SRA 831(b) Admin

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In this episode of the National Land Podcast, host Mac Christian sits down with Christian Berg, Editor-in-Chief of Bowhunter Magazine, and Aaron Sutton, a land broker with National Land Realty and president of NLR's hunting lease division. Christian shares his journey to becoming one of bowhunting's most influential media voices, while Aaron recounts how he built a career centered around land & hunting.

The conversation dives deep into the challenges and benefits of leasing hunting land, and how managing hunting pressure and property access are key to growing trophy whitetails. They discuss the rising popularity of hunting leases, the impact of skyrocketing land values, and the critical need for clear expectations and contracts between landowners and lessees.

Whether you're a seasoned hunter, landowner, or just want to understand how leasing can provide better access to quality hunting, this episode is a masterclass in the intersection of land and wildlife management.

Carbon credits have been a hot topic since the inception of carbon credit markets. This is an often discussed topic that can be difficult to get an understand of. Today, we are talking to National Land Realty agent, Keith Morris.  Keith Morris is a land real estate with a unique specialty background in minerals and devices such as carbon credits.  We are also talking with Will Clayton, CEO of Sky Harvest. Sky Harvest is taking a new approach to carbon credits with shorter-duration carbon credit agreements. In this episode, we discuss the carbon credit market, options available to landowners, how to take advantage of carbon credits, and of course, what sets Sky Harvest apart.

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