In this episode, Joe Samson sits down with Christopher Pudenz, Economist and Economics & Research Manager at the Iowa Farm Bureau, to unpack what’s really happening in today’s cattle and grain markets.Chris explains why his dad’s feedlot will be empty this Christmas for the first time in 50 years, how recent policy changes and plant closures have hammered cattle futures, and why “high prices cure high prices” in a cyclical industry. They also dive into corn and soybean oversupply, Brazil’s competitive edge, emerging markets like India, and how diversification in livestock and dairy can help Iowa farmers weather the storm.The conversation closes on faith, purpose, and a surprising source of optimism: a coming return to what’s real and authentic in rural America.Thank you to our sponsors:GBGI – Planter attachment parts, manufacturing & distributionWebsite: GBGIUSA.comHaven Steel – Steel products out of Haven, Kansas & McKenzie, TennesseeWebsite: HavenSteel.comFarm Equipment Manufacturers Association (FEMA) – Supporting the equipment makers who support American farmersMore informaiton on our guestGuest: Christopher PudenzRole: Economics & Research Manager (Economist), Iowa Farm BureauLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cpudenzIowa Farm Bureau: https://www.iowafarmbureau.com

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