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Your ag news just got an upgrade. Magnetic Ag - Ears Edition isn’t your grandpa’s farm report — it’s fast, unfiltered and actually fun. It’s your 10 minute a week update on what’s happening in the world of food and ag. Braeden & Savannah break down the biggest headlines, industry buzz, pop culture and wild trends shaking up the industry. Whether you’re running the farm, grinding through college, or just here for the drama, we’ve got you. If you don’t walk away with a sharper ag IQ, at least you’ll have killer small talk for your next industry happy hour. Listen now & subscribe to the newsletter for twice-weekly ag tea. 👉 Subscribe here

  1. 12/04/2025 ·  Video

    Holiday Spirit, Soup Scandal & Mass Vaccinations

    This week in Magnetic Ag - Ears Edition, travel to South Africa for mass vaccination movements and across the U.S. to see how FFA students feed local farmers. Braeden and Savannah also chat through the challenges with U.S. labor and Campbell's soup headlines. In the headlines this week: - South Africa is preparing to vaccinate 7.2 million cattle against food-and-mouth disease after facing years of major economic setbacks. Learn more: https://www.farmprogress.com/farm-business/south-africa-plans-nationwide-cattle-vaccination-against-foot-and-mouth-disease- - Real Christmas Tree prices are expected to stay flat this season as farms decide to absorb the increased input costs. Learn more: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/real-christmas-tree-prices-expected-to-stay-flat-at-wholesale/ - The United Farm Workers filed a lawsuit asking the federal court to through out a new rule from the U.S. Department of Labor that recalculates wage requirements for H-2A workers. Learn more: https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/23809-ufw-sues-to-block-cuts-to-h-2a-wage-rates?utm_source=Instant+Update&utm_campaign=517544fe2a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_02_23_COPY_6464&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_288ff2b53a-517544fe2a-50535777 - Campbell's is enacting damage control after Martin Bally, Vice President of IT, shared derogatory statements about their consumers. Learn more: https://www.fooddive.com/news/campbells-exec-on-leave-poor-people-comments/806573/ - FFA Chapters across the country stepped up this fall to feed local farmers and their communities. Learn more: https://www.agdaily.com/ffa/ffa-chapters-across-u-s-feed-thousands-of-farmers-and-families/ About Magnetic Ag - Ears Edition Your ag news just got an upgrade. Magnetic Ag - Ears Edition isn’t your grandpa’s farm report — it’s fast, unfiltered and actually fun. It’s your quick weekly update on what’s happening in the world of food and ag. Subscribe to the Magnetic Ag twice-weekly newsletter: https://magnetic-ag.com/subscribe/. Or follow us on socials: Instagram: @magnetic.ag TikTok: @magnetic.ag Facebook: Magnetic Ag

    11 min

  2. 11/20/2025 ·  Video

    GMO-Labeling, Simplifying WOTUS & Thanksgiving Dinner

    This week in Magnetic Ag - Ears Edition, we are talking cattle markets, food rules and tech players. Plus, Braeden and Savannah break down the traditions at your Thanksgiving feast. In the headlines this week: Analysts say strong cattle prices may hold steady through the end of the decade. Learn more: https://www.drovers.com/news/ag-policy/experts-say-strong-cattle-prices-could-continue-through-end-decade The Ninth Circuit ruled USDA’s GMO-labeling rule unlawful, pushing the agency to revisit how bioengineered foods are defined. Learn more: https://www.agdaily.com/crops/gmo-labels-and-highly-refined-exemptions-face-overhaul/ A new WOTUS proposal from EPA and the Army Corps aims to give landowners clearer guidance on water regulations. Learn more: https://www.agweb.com/news/new-wotus-proposal-could-reduce-red-tape-farmers-and-ranchers Tyson Foods’ use of Palantir’s data platform is raising fresh questions about how commercial food companies manage sensitive information. Learn more: https://www.agdaily.com/livestock/poultry/how-tyson-foods-leverages-palantirs-surveillance-tech/ Thanksgiving feels timeless, but many of our favorite “traditions” are far more modern (and quirky) than you’d expect.Apply to be an AFA Ambassador: https://www.agfuture.org/about/student-leader-team Apply for AFA Sustainability Institute: https://www.agfuture.org/experiences/afa-sustainability-institute/overview Apply for AFA Precision Ag Institute: https://www.agfuture.org/experiences/afa-precision-agriculture-institute/overview Apply for NAAAC: https://www.agfuture.org/resources/national-afa-alliance-advisory-council About Magnetic Ag - Ears Edition Your ag news just got an upgrade. Magnetic Ag - Ears Edition isn’t your grandpa’s farm report — it’s fast, unfiltered and actually fun. It’s your quick weekly update on what’s happening in the world of food and ag. Subscribe to the Magnetic Ag twice-weekly newsletter: https://magnetic-ag.com/subscribe/. Or follow us on socials: Instagram: @magnetic.ag TikTok: @magnetic.ag Facebook: Magnetic Ag

    15 min

  3. 10/16/2025 ·  Video

    Ticks Head West, Arby's Steak Nuggs & Federal Food Dyes

    From food dyes to food innovation and other segments across the food supply chain, Braeden and Savannah are diving into this week's ag headlines. In the news this week: - Asian longhorned tick spreads into Kansas and could cause extreme illness to livestock. Learn more: https://www.drovers.com/news/asian-longhorn-tick-moves-west-kansas - An Iowa State University study suggests the product of turning manure and corn stover is a renewable natural gas good for soil health. Learn more: https://www.agriculture.com/partners-isu-study-looks-at-benefits-of-anaerobic-digestion-byproducts-as-a-soil-amendment-11827863 - The International Association of Color Manufacturers has sued the state of West Virginia, seeking to strike down the nation’s first broad ban on synthetic dyes in food and beverages. Learn more: https://www.fooddive.com/news/west-virginia-lawsuit-artificial-color-ban-maha/802497/ - Arby's new Beef Nuggs are a bold new menu item aimed at serving comfort foods more conveniently. Learn more: https://www.meatpoultry.com/articles/32594-arbys-beefs-up-nugget-offerings - Purdue University and NASA teamed up to grow plants in space in an effort to my the food system more sustainable. Learn more: https://www.agweb.com/news/scientists-team-nasa-grow-crops-space-zero-gravity-yields-new-discoveries-farmers-earth Market Pulse: pulled October 13 from https://www.agweb.com/markets/futures About Magnetic Ag - Ears Edition Your ag news just got an upgrade. Magnetic Ag - Ears Edition isn’t your grandpa’s farm report — it’s fast, unfiltered and actually fun. It’s your quick weekly update on what’s happening in the world of food and ag. Subscribe to the Magnetic Ag twice-weekly newsletter: https://magnetic-ag.com/subscribe/. Or follow us on socials: Instagram: @magnetic.ag TikTok: @magnetic.ag Facebook: Magnetic Ag

    11 min

  4. 10/02/2025 ·  Video

    Soybean Exports, Saving the Bees & Protecting the Beef Industry

    We've got the buzz on bees' news protection and flies set to eradicate NWSW. And, Braeden and Savannah deep dive into proposed relief packages, MOU's and soybean tariffs. This week on the pod: - Radioactive-free, sterile flies are the newest plan to stop New World Screw Worm from hitting the U.S. beef industry. Learn more here: https://www.drovers.com/news/industry/new-technology-combat-new-world-screwworm - Argentina suspended soybean export taxes at the same time the U.S. Treasury considered buying their sovereign debt, reeking havoc on U.S. soybean exports. Learn more here: https://www.morningagclips.com/asa-responds-to-argentina-soybean-actions/ - Two major announcements came from D.C. this week that plan to provide immediate aid to farmers and stop antitrust agribusinesses. Learn more here: https://www.agdaily.com/news/feds-crack-down-on-rising-input-costs-promise-relief/ and https://www.agriculture.com/partners-agriculture-secretary-announces-major-crops-purchase-antitrust-efforts-at-kansas-city-conference-11819207 - The EPA just approved a treatment that could protect honey bees from varroa mites, which have collapsed colonies by 62% this year. Learn more here: https://www.agdaily.com/news/epa-registers-norroa-tool-against-growing-varroa-mite-threat/ - Mountain Dew is the first to step into the bottle dirty soda space with the new release of Dirty Mountain Dew Cream Soda. Learn more here: https://www.fooddive.com/news/pepsico-launches-mountain-dew-dirty-soda/761451/ Harvest Updated: pulled September 29 from https://www.nass.usda.gov/ Market Pulse: pulled September 29 from https://www.agweb.com/markets/futures About Magnetic Ag - Ears Edition Your ag news just got an upgrade. Magnetic Ag - Ears Edition isn’t your grandpa’s farm report — it’s fast, unfiltered and actually fun. It’s your quick weekly update on what’s happening in the world of food and ag. Subscribe to the Magnetic Ag twice-weekly news letter: https://magnetic-ag.com/subscribe/. Or Follow us on socials: Instagram: @magnetic.ag TikTok: @magnetic.ag Facebook: Magnetic Ag

    13 min

  5. 09/18/2025 ·  Video

    Fighting Bird Flu, Farm Economy Crisis & Saving Oranges

    Braeden and Savannah are back! They are here to share some exciting new finds that could save the ag industry billions, and raise some concerns to the current state of drought and the economy. This week on the pod: - Researchers have developed a paper-based test that can detect HPAI in bird and cattle. Learn more: https://www.morningagclips.com/ffar-spurs-tool-to-test-for-bird-flu/ - Drought conditions continue to take a tool on farmers and ranchers in the midwest and high plains. Learn more: https://www.agriculture.com/drought-deepens-as-farmers-face-crop-stress-11808692 - The USDA is considering economic assistance to offset losses as farmers face trade disputes, inflation and oversupply. Learn more: https://www.agweb.com/news/usdanbsp-consideringnbsp-economicnbsp-aidnbsp-fornbsp-farmersnbsp-thisnbsp-fall-nbsp-says-se - Coca-Cola and major tech companies are pulling together to "Save the Orange" as citrus greening is crushing production. Learn more: https://www.fooddive.com/news/coca-cola-joins-ai-group-to-combat-orange-disease-other-real-world-probl/759660/ - Luke Bryan's #HeresToTheFarmer Tour is back to bring meals and good vibes to rural communities, thanks to partnerships with Bayer and Feeding America. Learn more: https://www.agriculture.com/luke-bryan-s-farm-tour-builds-on-10-million-meals-donated-to-rural-america-11810467 Harvest Updated: pulled September 15 from https://www.nass.usda.gov/ Market Pulse: pulled September 15 from https://www.agweb.com/markets/futures About Magnetic Ag - Ears Edition Your ag news just got an upgrade. Magnetic Ag - Ears Edition isn’t your grandpa’s farm report — it’s fast, unfiltered and actually fun. It’s your quick weekly update on what’s happening in the world of food and ag. Subscribe to the Magnetic Ag twice-weekly news letter: https://magnetic-ag.com/subscribe/. Or Follow us on socials: Instagram: @magnetic.ag TikTok: @magnetic.ag Facebook: Magnetic Ag

    11 min

  6. 07/17/2025 ·  Video

    Summer Mosquitoes, Lime Research and Egg Fights

    The summer heat is starting to hit triple digits as ag new headlines stay hot. Braeden and Savannah crack into issues facing the food and agriculture industry. In the headlines this week: - Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV), a deadly mosquito-borne virus, is targeting horses and humans in the Northeast. Learn more here: https://www.agdaily.com/livestock/eee-increase-in-the-u-s-poses-risks-to-humans-and-horses/ - New research suggests lime is actually removing carbon emissions from ag soils, contradicting past research. Learn more here: https://www.agdaily.com/crops/lime-may-remove-carbon-not-emit-it-new-research-says/ - Recent market analysis warns that the U.S. economy is flirting with a recession, driven by labor weakness, policy uncertainty and trade tension. Learn more here: https://www.agweb.com/markets/pro-farmer-analysis/economy-nears-recession-labor-weakness-and-policy-uncertainty-mount - The Trump administration is suing California, claiming its strict animal welfare laws violate federal authority and have jacked up egg prices. Learn more here: https://www.agdaily.com/livestock/poultry/trump-administration-sues-california-over-egg-regulations/ - The catastrophic flash floods that swept through Central Texas devastated farms, ranches and agritourism sites, leaving drenched crops, damaged equipment and stranded livestock. Learn more here: https://www.morningagclips.com/texas-farmers-begin-recovery-process-after-flooding/ About Magnetic Ag - Ears Edition Your ag news just got an upgrade. Magnetic Ag - Ears Edition isn’t your grandpa’s farm report — it’s fast, unfiltered and actually fun. It’s your quick weekly update on what’s happening in the world of food and ag. Subscribe to the Magnetic Ag twice-weekly news letter: https://magnetic-ag.com/subscribe/.

    12 min

  7. 07/10/2025 ·  Video

    Cattle Herds, Climate Research and Food Festivities

    We are serving up a full plate of ag news featuring updates on U.S. cattle herds, NOAA budget cuts and food eating contests. Braeden and Savannah are feasting on ag headlines! In the headlines this week: - U.S. Cattle herds rebuilding may be underway as feedlots report a drop in heifer placements. Learn more here: https://www.farmprogress.com/livestock/cattle-markets-poised-for-further-gains-as-heifer-retention-signals-tighter-supplies - Del Monte Foods, a large supplier of canned fruits and veggies, just filed for bankruptcy. Learn more here: https://www.fooddive.com/news/canned-fruit-and-vegetable-maker-del-monte-foods-declares-bankruptcy-seeks/752181/ - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration budget aims to downsize climate research funding, impacting farmers' long-term planning abilities. - Update: Tyson Foods' Amarillo beef plant and union workers reached a new contract delivering improved working conditions and wages for workers. Learn more here: https://www.agdaily.com/news/tyson-workers-in-texas-approve-deal-after-strike-threat/ - July 4th welcomed eating contests and record wins.

    13 min

  8. 07/03/2025 ·  Video

    Bayer's Roundup, USDA Update and Tyson Worker Strike

    Hemp in dairy diets, Roundup in court, and beef processing workers on strike—agriculture’s not just growing crops, it's breaking headlines. Braeden and Savannah are here to keep you in the know. In the headlines this week: - New research reveals that feeding dairy cows spent hemp biomass could be a viable option, if fed correctly. Learn more here: https://www.morningagclips.com/thc-undetectable-after-withdrawal-period-in-cows-fed-hemp-byproduct/ - The Supreme Court asked the U.S. Solicitor General to weigh in on a legal dispute between Bayer and the courts regarding Roundup. Learn more here: https://www.dtnpf.com/agriculture/web/ag/crops/article/2025/06/30/supreme-court-requests-solicitor-12 - Changes are coming to the USDA, including staff cuts, food safety frameworks,  and avian influenza protocol. Learn more here: https://www.meatpoultry.com/articles/32082-following-food-safety-reforms - Workers at Tyson's Amarillo beef plant have authorized a strike. What does that mean for the beef supply chain? Learn more here: https://www.meatpoultry.com/articles/32104-workers-at-tyson-amarillo-plant-authorize-strike - The 2025 College National Finals Rodeo crowned champions in Casper, Wyoming. Check out the winners: https://www.yardbarker.com/rodeo/articles/college_national_finals_rodeo_results_2025_champions/s1_17312_42362438 About Magnetic Ag - Ears Edition Your ag news just got an upgrade. Magnetic Ag - Ears Edition isn’t your grandpa’s farm report — it’s fast, unfiltered and actually fun. It’s your quick weekly update on what’s happening in the world of food and ag. Subscribe to the Magnetic Ag twice-weekly news letter: https://magnetic-ag.com/subscribe/.

    12 min
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Your ag news just got an upgrade. Magnetic Ag - Ears Edition isn’t your grandpa’s farm report — it’s fast, unfiltered and actually fun. It’s your 10 minute a week update on what’s happening in the world of food and ag. Braeden & Savannah break down the biggest headlines, industry buzz, pop culture and wild trends shaking up the industry. Whether you’re running the farm, grinding through college, or just here for the drama, we’ve got you. If you don’t walk away with a sharper ag IQ, at least you’ll have killer small talk for your next industry happy hour. Listen now & subscribe to the newsletter for twice-weekly ag tea. 👉 Subscribe here

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