In this eye-opening episode, host Joe Sampson welcomes Grant Kimberley, a leading voice in U.S. agriculture and Senior Director at the Iowa Soybean Association. Together, they break down the perfect storm facing American soybean farmers—from rising input costs and collapsing demand to the devastating impact of U.S.-China trade tensions.

Grant offers rare behind-the-scenes insight into how Brazil’s agricultural growth, retaliatory tariffs, and stalled U.S. biofuel policy have combined to threaten the livelihoods of countless U.S. producers. With potential global consequences and skyrocketing rural distress, the conversation explores what it will take to turn things around—including diplomatic meetings, biofuel policy reforms, and strategic domestic demand growth.

Whether you’re in ag, policy, or just want to understand the broader economic landscape, this episode delivers the clarity and urgency the moment demands.