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Squabbles of the Soil
by MTSU Collegiate FFA
Squabbles of the Soil is a podcast where we discuss different issues in agriculture and how they affect the current industry. This podcast series was first created and produced by agriculture students in the Fall 2020 "Debate and Discussion in Agriculture" course at Middle Tennessee State University. Each fall, a new group of students adds to the podcast episodes. The MTSU School of Agriculture does not endorse any specific opinion shared in this podcast series.
Episodes
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Udderly Selective
Topic: Sexed Semen in Dairy Operations Host: Alli Lawson Guests: Dr. Paul Fricke and Mr. Charles Bowman Objectives: Students will understand the purpose and economic benefits of using sexed semen in dairy operations. Students will compare opposing viewpoints about the cost, efficiency, and…
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Mass Deportations of Undocumented Workers in The Agriculture Industry
Teaching Guide Topic: Mass deportations of undocumented immigrants in the agriculture industry. Host: Matthew Sanchez Guest: Abby Vaquerano and Windy Pinnix Summary: Undocumented immigrants have recently drawn significant media attention, particularly regarding their impact on the agriculture...
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The ADA & its Impact on the Agricultural Industry
Topic: How the Americans with Disability Act affects members of the Agricultural Industry Host: Karlee Dunn Guests: Michael Shirley and Amy Olt Summary: The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) was created in 1990 to aid people with disabilities in their jobs after the war. Now the act has…
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Public Access to Food Facilities
Topic:Public Access to Food-Making Facilities Host: Kaitlyn Robichaud Guests: Dustin Noble and Kim Summary: Food-making facilities shape how food is prepared, processed, and created.As consumers grow more curious about what happens behind the scenes in these spaces, questions are being raised…
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Artificial Intelligence in the Ag Classroom
Hosted by Callie Pearson, featuring former Ag Teacher, Jacob Tipton, and WCS Technology Supervisor, Brandon Cook. Teacher Guide: Objectives 1. While listening to the podcast (Condition), students will summarize the differing perspectives of the Technology Supervisor and Agriculture Teacher...
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Farrowing Crates in Swine Production
Teaching guide Topic: Farrowing crates in swine production Host: Holly Parks Guest: Brian strobel a swine producer from the Tennessee pork association supporting the use of farrowing crates and guest number 2 Starrlynn Costa from PETA2 opposing the use of farrowing crates Summary: This podcast...
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U.S Soybean Exports
Topic: U.S Soybeans Exports Host: Abbie Bowker Guests: Tennessee State Representative Todd Warner and Stefan Maupin Objectives 1. Students will understand the economic and agricultural consequences of China halting U.S soybean purchases 2. Students will compare opposing viewpoints on U.S. tariff...
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AI Technology in Farming
Teaching Guide Topic: AI Technology in Farming Host: Megan Loreto Guest: Mike McCloskey, Jacqueline McCloskey, and Jason Jarrell Summary: AI in farming is a controversial topic because it offers promising benefits while also raising important concerns. Many people see AI as a way to improve...
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Lab-Grown Vs. Traditional Dairy
Teaching Guide Торіс: Lab-Grown Dairy vs. Traditional Dairy Host: Ja’Keythia Gooch Guest: Austen Cohlmia and Emma Hagmann Summary: This podcast explores the differences between lab-grown (precision-fermented) dairy and traditional dairy farming. Austen Cohlmia of Strive Nutrition explains how...
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Importation of Argentina Beef
Topic: Importation of Argentina Beef Host: Macie Rhinehart Guest: Glynn Tonsor, Charley Martinez, Coy Young Summary: The United States is considering increased imports of Argentine beef as a way to reduce high consumer beef prices and stabilize supply, but the idea has sparked debate among...
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Cage Free vs. Caged Egg Production
Topic: Cage Free vs Caged Egg Production Host: Kirsten Pigg Guest: Peyton Hopkins and Pri Summary: Eggs are a widely consumed product to consumers around the world. As consumers come more and more aware of where their food comes from, debate has formed on how egg laying hens should be housed. In...
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The Loss of Farmland in Tennessee
Host: Makala Blythe Guests: Jacob Tipton- A local agriculture teacher whose focus is in animal science and who runs a seedstock meat goat operation. Doug Caywood- A Tennessee native who raises beef cattle and specializes in architectural development in residential and commercial areas.…
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Understanding the Issue of GMOs in Agriculture
Host: Christopher Dorsett Guest: Samantha Brown- Environmental Scientist in The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute Dylan Smith - Owner of a 50-acre organic farm and member of the local organic farming association Description: The issue of GMOs is particularly important now due to…
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Government Transparency in Food Labeling
Teaching Guide Topic: Government Transparency in Food Labeling Host: Dorique Insisienmay Guest: Gavin Plumlee Description: Government transparency in food labeling is increasingly significant as consumers demand clear, accurate information about what they eat. This issue touches on public health,...
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Government Agricultural Subsidization
Host: Wyatt Stokes Guest: Kali Schurmeier – agriculture student at Murray State University who has grown up on a family farm in the industry. Description: Should the government subsidize more parts of agriculture (livestock & fruit/vegetable production) than just commodity crops such as corn,...
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Education's Impact On Agriculture and The Economy
Teaching Guide Topic: Due to government regulation, would an emphasis on agricultural education improve or impact the economy? Hosts: Samantha Calvetti, Allison Wells Guest: Clayton Bundy, Randy Lockbridge, Kat Smith Description: One large issue that faces the United States agriculture industry…
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U.S. Farmland vs Foreign Countries
Host: Paige Nevil Guest: Maddie Head the daughter of the owners of Head's Farm in Cedar Hill Tennessee; Cody Johnson an averagge consumer with extensive knowledge in agriculture from Hendersonville Tennessee. Discription: Whether foreign countries should own U.S. farmland centers on economic,...
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Environmental Impacts of Farm Size
Teaching Guide Topic: Environmental impact of small-scale farms in comparison to large-scale farms Host: Dean Childs Guests: Colton McClanahan, Farm Credit and Doug Caywood, Organization they represent Description: Farms of all sizes across the globe are always adapting new practices to reduce…
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Pet Health
Teaching Guide Topic: Spay Or Neuter house pets Host: Madilyn Westergard Guests: Michael Shirley, Co-owner and office manager of Family Pet Health Description: In this podcast, we speak to a Co-Owner of a veterinary clinic about Spaying and neutering house pets. He gives insightful information...
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In Vitro Fertilization in Livestock
Teaching Guide Topic: In Vitro Fertilization in Livestock Host: Lucero Gomez Guests: Micheal Resendiz with TransOva Texas and Liz Vanherweg with TransOva California Description: We are always breeding livestock in hopes of creating better offspring. There are several forms of breeding livestocks...
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Base Acre Reallocation
Teaching Guide Topic: Reallocation of Base Acres Host: Faith Cook Guests: George McDonald, Owner of Catesa Farms and TCGA member; Casey Youngermann, American Soybean Association Board of Directors and TN Soybean Association State Director Description: With the 2023 Farm Bill being a main topic of...
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Government Monetary Support on Sustainable Agricultural Practices
Topic: Government Monetary Support on Sustainable Agricultural Practices Host: Elisabeth Bean Guests: Matthew McClellan, Professor of Soil Science and Ag Business at Walters State Community College Description: Implementing sustainable agricultural methods is a challenge for many producers due to...
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Wild Horse Round-Ups
Topic: Removal & Roundup of Wild Horses in the Western United States Host: Addison Medlin Guests: Celeste Carlisle, Return to Freedom Wild Horse Preservation & Lynae Rogers, Bureau of Land Management Description: Throughout the last several years, wild horses that roam freely on public land have...
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Cow/Calf Separation
Guests: Guest 1, Charles Hord Jr. with TN Cattlemen's Association Guest 2 Makayla Hickman with Boviatech Semex (based out of Canada) Description: Discussion on why there are good and bad practices with cow/calf separation. Is there harm in doing this in the cattle industry? Explaining why this...
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Controversy Surrounding Fish Farming
Teaching Guide Topic: Controversy Surrounding Fish Farming Host: Jasmin Angel Guests: (1) Steven Hedlund: Global Seafood Alliance and (2) Paul Chiyokten Wagner, founder of the Protectors of the Salish Sea. Description: Fish farming is the breeding, raising, and harvesting of fish. It is a form of...
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Foie Gras Unraveled - Delicacy, Controversy, and Animal Welfare
Topic: Foie Gras Host: Jordan Komers Guest 1: Rebecca Williams & Guest 2: Kevin Jones Description: Foie gras or “fatty liver” is a delicacy made from the fattened liver of ducks or geese. It is highly regarded for its rich, buttery flavor and smooth texture, often considered gourmet food.…
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Grass-fed beef, is it better?
Topic: Grass-fed beef, is it better? Host: Lexy Halbert Guests: Brad Whited, grass-fed beef cattle farmer, and Seth Granstaff, grain-fed beef cattle farmer. Description: Antibiotic-free, hormone-free, grass-fed only, and pasture-raised… are all terms I am sure each one of you has heard of when it...
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Farmland Conversion
Teaching Guide Topic: Farmland Conversion Host: Hannah Harrell Guests: Dr. Charley Martinez, University of Tennessee Kendrick Curtis and Matt Von Lunen, Middle Tennessee Industrial Development Association Description: Farmland conversion has become a rising issue for the agriculture industry in...
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Coyote Hunting Regulations and Contests
Topic: Coyote Control: Wildlife Hunting Competitions for Population Control Host: Anna Collins Guests: Francisco Santiago-Avila, Science and Ethics Manager of Project Coyote; Barry Cross, Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency Description: Coyotes are a fixture of the environment in many areas across...
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Factory Farming
Teaching Guide Topic: Factory Farming of Animals Host: Sara Reese Guests: Seth Robinson, Robinson Farms and Justin Turner, Turner Farms Description: This podcast will bring a new knowledge to the listeners in which way they will decide on their own whether or not Factory Farming of Animals is…
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Development of Urban Agriculture
Topic: Development of Urban Agriculture Host: Xander Caywood Guests: Jason Sowell, Lewis Group Architects & University at Buffalo and Nia Smith, Civic Design Center. Description: Agriculture is an ever-evolving industry, but does it belong in urban areas? Listen to this Squabbles of the Soil...
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Critical Habitat Protection of Hellbender Salamanders
Teaching Guide Topic: Critical Habitat Protection of Hellbender Salamanders Host: Zen Pisani Guests: Trisha Crabill and Brain Segee Listen in to learn more about Hellbenders, the subspecies of Giant Salamanders in North America, and different views as to why the subspecies having a Critical…
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Agritourism and Weddings, do they go hand in hand?
Objectives: I can define agritourism in my own words . I can explain 2 positive and 2 negative consequences of agritourism and having weddings. I can develop my own opinion on if agritourism should include weddings and be agricultural land or if weddings should not be included and be commercial...
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Consumption of Red Meat
Teaching Guide for Squabbles of the Soil Season 3 Topic: Consumption of Red Meat Host: Tyler Lansford Guests: Charles Hord, Tennessee Cattlemen’s Association Vice President / Ana Currie, Healthcare Professional Red meat is a popular animal product consumed around the world. Products like beef,...
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Artificial Pollination
Teaching Guide for Squabbles of the Soil Season 3 Topic: Artificial Pollination Host: KJ Mills Guests: Jim Murff, Lucas Holman Artificial pollination is the pollination of plants with no insects involved. With bees being our main pollinator in the US, the decline in bee population is terrifying...
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Pesticide Use in Food Crops
Teaching Guide for Squabbles of the Soil Season 3 Topic: Pesticide Use in Food Crops (Original Conventional versus New Integrated Pest Management Methods) Host: Cincere Douglas Guests: Chelsea Nelan and Sydney Snelling This podcast episode entails the use of pesticides and its effects on the...
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Artificial Insemination
Teaching Guide for Squabbles of the Soil Season 3 Topic: Artificial Insemination in livestock Host: Brailey McFarlin Guests:Grace Powell and Colton Behrendt Artificial insemination in the agriculture industry can be defined as the process of collecting sperm cells from a male animal and manually...
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Weaning/Bottle-Feeding Within the Dairy Industry - Zoe Stone
This podcast dives into a major controversy within the dairy industry: bottle-feeding. We hear from two experts within the dairy industry as they discuss their perspectives on the issue. Brooke Vanderloop of the AVA Group Inc. and Amber Canavan of the PETA organization share their opinions on...
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Biofuels by Liz Smith
Biofuels are a controversial topic for various economic and environmental reasons. However, they have been used as a substitute for other fuels for over a century. Ethanol was originally burned in alcohol lamps as a source of light. According to Dr. de Koff, the first engines developed by Henry...
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Migratory Bird Treaty Act
This podcast of Squabbles of the Soil digs into the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, one of the oldest conservation laws in the United States. Some say that the MBTA is a crucial conservation law that has saved species from the brink of extinction and should not be changed, while others say it...
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Breeding to produce the Doodle dog
Teaching Guide for Squabbles of the Soil Season 3 Topic: The Breeding of Doodles Host: Farrayn Arnold Guests: Brooke Dent and Tammy Speakman The Doodle breeds are dogs that are cross bred with a poodle and another dog breed of some sort. Popular Doodle breeds are Aussie Doodles, Goldendoodles…
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Livestock’s Contribution to Climate Change
Topic: Livestock’s Contribution to Climate Change Host: Kyla Pearson Guests: Dr. Andrew Muhammad and Mr. Charles Hord Objectives: I can define livestock’s contribution to climate change. I can explain 2 positive and 2 negative consequences of livestock’s contribution to climate change I can…
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Organic Farming
Organic Farming has gained popularity for its environmental, sustainability, and marketing value. Although there are criticisms, such as increased inputs, decreased yields, and reduced land efficiency. Let’s dive deeper into the pros and cons of Organic Farming in this podcast. Teaching Guide...
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Ear Cropping in Dogs
This topic is about ear cropping in dogs. This controversial topic discusses the various reasons why some might be opposed to ear cropping, like how painful it is for dogs, and why some may support it, like for breed looks. We will have two guests to give us information on the topic. Topic: Ear...
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Grain Free Food and Heart Disease
This podcast is about grain-free food and the controversial topic of it causing heart disease. There will be 2 guest speakers, one will be opposed and one will be in support of grain-free foods. Topic: Grain-free Food and Heart Disease Host: Emily Goolsby Guests: Gabrielle Richey and Debbie Clark...
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Declawing Cats
Declawing cats is a controversial topic due to people choose to alter their cats ability by removing their nails. Many people can declaw for health issues or to alter their behavior due to scratching and ruining furniture. Some may find other resources than declawing. Follow along to see what the...
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Livestock Showing
Podcast Teaching Guide Topic: Livestock Showing Host: Lily Steed Guests: Lindsey Nicholas and Kayla Wilson Objectives Animal Safety - Showmanship level Animal Safety - Arena Level Preventative Measures Question for teacher to ask students before podcast: What is livestock showing? How does…
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Genetically Modified Organisms
Podcast Teaching Guide Topic: Genetically modified organism Host: Colby Chapman Guests: Jeremiah Lynch and Phil St Objectives Students will understand why the topic is controversial. Students will be able to describe what a GMO is. After being well informed about GMOs, students will able to...
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Right to Farm Laws
Teaching Guide – Right to Farm Podcast Topic: Right to Farm Laws Host: Jake Duke Guests: John Duke, Joleana Starnes Objectives I can explain the original purpose of the Right to Farm Laws. I can list the pros and cons of Right to Farm Laws. I can create my own Right to Farm Laws that will be...
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Veganism
Teaching Guide – Veganism Podcast Topic: Veganism Host: Caitlin Faulkner Guests: Stephanie Branim Gerlad Branim Objectives I can understand the pros and cons of choosing a vegan lifestyle. I can understand the health benefits of eating on a vegan diet and a non-vegan diet. Question for teacher to...
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Squabbles of the Soil is a podcast where we discuss different issues in agriculture and how they affect the current industry. This podcast series was first created and produced by agriculture students in the Fall 2020 "Debate and Discussion in Agriculture" course at Middle Tennessee State University. Each fall, a new group of students adds to the podcast episodes. The MTSU School of Agriculture does not endorse any specific opinion shared in this podcast series.
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MTSU Collegiate FFA
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