Squabbles of the Soil

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.

Squabbles of the Soil is a science podcast hosted by MTSU Collegiate FFA, with 55 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

MTSU Collegiate FFA hosts Squabbles of the Soil, a science show with 55 episodes published.

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  Udderly Selective

  Dec 11, 202530 minS0

  <p></p><p>Topic: Sexed Semen in Dairy Operations </p><p>Host: Alli Lawson </p><p>Guests: Dr. Paul Fricke and Mr. Charles Bowman </p><p>Objectives:</p><p>Students will understand the purpose and economic benefits of using sexed semen in dairy operations.</p><p>Students will compare opposing viewpoints about the cost, efficiency, and genetic implications of sexed semen technology.</p><p>Students will explain how reproductive decisions impact herd management, milk production, and long-term farm profitability.</p><p>Pre-listening Questions</p><p> 1. Why do you think reproductive technology is important for dairy farmers?</p><p>2. How might s...

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  Mass Deportations of Undocumented Workers in The Agriculture Industry

  Dec 10, 202529 minS0

  <p>Teaching Guide </p><p> </p><p>Topic: Mass deportations of undocumented immigrants in the agriculture industry. </p><p> </p><p>Host: Matthew Sanchez</p><p> </p><p>Guest: Abby Vaquerano and Windy Pinnix </p><p> </p><p>Summary: Undocumented immigrants have recently drawn significant media attention, particularly regarding their impact on the agriculture industry. Opponents of mass deportation, such as Abby Vaquerano, argue that removing these workers would devastate rural communities and the many sectors connected to agriculture, including processing, distribution, and retail. On the other hand, Windy Pinnix contends that immigration enforcement is necessary to maintain a transparent and le...

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  The ADA & its Impact on the Agricultural Industry

  Dec 10, 202536 minS0

  <p>Topic: How the Americans with Disability Act affects members of the Agricultural Industry</p><p>Host: Karlee Dunn</p><p>Guests: Michael Shirley and Amy Olt</p><p>Summary: </p><p>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 expanded to cover all aspects of daily life including jobs, schools, and any public spaces. In today's episode, we explore how the ADA can be a positive impact on those with disabilities in the agriculture industry and the negative legal effects we see causing...

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  Public Access to Food Facilities

  Dec 10, 202523 minS0

  <p>Topic:Public Access to Food-Making Facilities<br>Host: Kaitlyn Robichaud<br>Guests: Dustin Noble and Kim</p><p>Summary:<br>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 about who should be allowed access to them. In today’s episode, we explore what public access to food-making facilities could look like, why some people support the idea, and how opening these production spaces to the public may introduce new risks related to safety, contamination, and regulation. </p><p>Teaching Gu...

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  Artificial Intelligence in the Ag Classroom

  Dec 10, 202535 minS0

  <p>Hosted by Callie Pearson, featuring former Ag Teacher, Jacob Tipton, and WCS Technology Supervisor, Brandon Cook.</p><p><br></p><p>Teacher Guide:</p><p>Objectives</p><p>1.      While listening to the podcast (Condition), students will summarize the differing perspectives of the Technology Supervisor and Agriculture Teacher regarding AI in agricultural education (Behavior), providing at least two points from each guest (Criteria). Bloom’s Level: Understand</p><p>2. After listening to the podcast (Condition), students will analyze the potential benefits and risks of AI for students, teachers, and ag programs as a whole (Behavior) by providing explanations of at least t...

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