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Dec 2, 2025 37 min

Ask A Farmer 2 w Rusty Thompson

from Truth in the Barrel with Amy McGrath

In this conversation, Rusty Thompson, a third-generation farmer, talks to Amy about his experiences with market challenges, the impact of tariffs on soybean and beef prices, and the need for political accountability. The discussion also touches on healthcare issues in rural communities and the role of USAID in global food security. Chapters 00:00 The Backbone of America: Farmers' Struggles 17:45 Farming: A Labor of Love and Challenges 27:01 Political Accountability and the Future of Farming About Truth in the Barrel: Amy and Denver are both military veterans, political junkies, and whiskey lovers who sit on opposite sides of the aisle but have one thing in common: they love the United States of America. Truth in the Barrel was born of Amy & Denver’s commitment to country, the Constitution, and a well-curated collection of the world’s finest bourbon. Join them weekly for deep dives into timely topics, interviews with recognizable guests, and a dose of call-in fun. Visit Our Website: www.TruthintheBarrel.com Subscribe to Truth in the Barrel: https://www.youtube.com/@TruthIntheBarrel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0JQcSj5mwVyGDJ8DcXwlu9?si=5f2bd1d1b0c64e6f Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-in-the-barrel/id1804092329 Instagram, BlueSky, Facebook, TikTok: @TruthintheBarrel Visit Our Substack : https://substack.com/@truthinthebarrelpodcast

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