Leaders in agriculture were in action this week across the globe. Braeden and Savannah are back with trending headlines impacting your operation.

On the docket today:

- Brazil poultry faces highly pathogenic avian influenza, which could impact US corn and soybean exports.

- U.S. Soybean farmers can expect more supply chain challenges this year as input costs continue to rise and trade with China is turbulent.

- Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has been visiting the country and the UK, talking border biosecurity, global trade, and health policy.

Clemens Food Group has agreed to a $13.5 million settlement in a multidistrict antitrust lawsuit alleging price-fixing in the pork industry.

- Coca-Cola just announced Sprite + Tea, a new limited-time flavor inspired by a viral TikTok trend.

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Another big week in food and agriculture. Braeden and Savannah are here to break down some top headlines impacting your bottom line.

On the docket today:

- The FDA just approved the first ever gene-edited pig resistant to PRRS, potentially saving the pork industry billions. Learn more here: https://www.prrsresistantpig.com/2025/04/30/pic-receives-fda-approval-for-technology-used-to-breed-prrs-resistant-pigs/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Facebook+Post&utm_campaign=FDA+Approves+PRP&fbclid=IwY2xjawKCD49leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFHdTVMdHVxUGtMa2JFUlh2AR67s59ObpLfYs1HSTUj7_-0RvzLc1rmUZq4QAt0zdV5Gos8beS9wC0TvAn7dw_aem_vXDCc3b-SQYUD-vUC1pOhw

- Bayer is continuing is push to limit legal liabilities on glyphosate by urging the U.S. Supreme Court to step in. Learn more here: https://www.agweb.com/news/key-updates-how-two-legal-developments-could-impact-glyphosate-cases

- A new website just dropped and is part of a national push to get congress involved in the California Prop 12 law. Learn more here: https://www.swineweb.com/latest-swine-news/opponents-of-prop-12-launch-website-to-pressure-congress-on-food-prices/

- The FDA has approved three new natural food color additives, reflecting consumers growing demand for cleaner labels and natural ingredients. Learn more here: https://www.food-safety.com/articles/10380-fda-approves-three-food-colors-from-natural-sources

- Sprite surpasses Pepsi to become America's third favorite soft drink. Learn more here: https://www.fooddive.com/news/how-sprite-surpassed-pepsi-living-breathing-pop-culture/747381/

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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 quick weekly update on what’s happening in the world of food and ag.

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Growing season is quickly approaching and researchers recently discovered a new Bt protein that is more powerful. In the weeds - this new protein relies on two receptor pathways, so for a pest to survive, it needs to mutate twice to overcome the Bt protein.

- Headline Story: https://www.morningagclips.com/natures-plan-for-delaying-pest-resistance-deciphered/

As always, the pair covered some fun and real stories through quick hits and live reactions. You can expect to learn more about the impact of the pet food industry, cotton seed in dairy cattle's diet and newly proposed climate change initiatives.

Other resources mentioned in the episode:

- Advancing Markets for Producers Act: https://www.agri-pulse.com/articles/22738-rollins-overhauls-renames-climate-smart-commodities-initiative?utm_term=0_-a348fcf9f9-48951597

- Cotton Seed in Dairy's Diet: https://www.morningagclips.com/feeding-dairy-cows-whole-cottonseed-byproduct-boosts-milk-fat-researchers-find/

- Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2025: https://www.drovers.com/news/ag-policy/meat-and-poultry-special-investigator-act-introduced-promote-fair-play

- Pet Food: https://www.meatpoultry.com/articles/31726-ifeeder-estimates-132-billion-worth-of-ingredients-used-in-us-pet-food-industry

- Easter Butter Lambs: https://www.foodandwine.com/news/easter-butter-lamb-meaning

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/