Technology, Energy, and the Future of Farming
Trent and Gary break down how farming has shifted from boots-on-the-ground know-how to heavy dependence on technology. Gary shares firsthand stories from the grain trade, including how the move from print to digital information wiped out jobs and centralized control. They reflect on a 1992 John Deere prediction that once sounded like science fiction but now looks dangerously close to reality.
The conversation turns serious as they examine GPS failures during the 2024 planting season, exposing how fragile modern farming systems have become. Gary explains why America’s move away from the gold standard and toward global control has weakened sovereignty, dignity, and independence—especially for farmers.
Energy policy takes center stage as Trent and Gary warn about unreliable wind and solar power, skyrocketing natural gas prices, and mandates that distort free markets. They dig into pipeline shutdowns, including the Trailblazer pipeline conversion to CO₂ transport, and how reduced capacity threatens affordable electricity. Gary also shares his experience challenging Nebraska Public Power over water use, raising alarms about transparency, resource waste, and the true cost of energy production.
From data centers and AI to carbon-zero mandates and CO₂ sequestration schemes, this episode exposes the growing pressure on rural landowners and electric co-ops. Trent and Gary close with a warning about rising power costs, global energy control, and why local leadership, natural gas, and common-sense policy are critical to protecting farms, families, and rural communities.
