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Discover Mike Rowe & Alex Clark Take on Big Food, Airbnb Pays Farmers & Glyphosate Gets a Second Look15 Oct 202600:50:11

Ep 280 | Yoga mats in bread, bliss points, and mystery additives — how much of the big food story actually holds up?

In this episode, Natalie and Tara weigh in on Mike Rowe and Alex Clark's recent podcast on big food, whether a closer look at glyphosate will change anything, and why Airbnb is offering farmers up to $10,000 to welcome guests onto their farms. With Daylight Saving Time ending, they share its true origins and how farmers really feel about the time change.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Mike Rowe and Alex Clark's conversation on big food
🪩 The real history behind Daylight Saving Time
🪩 A new partnership to review the safety of glyphosate
🪩 How Airbnb is investing in agrotourism

CHAPTERS: 

00:00 Intro
01:01 Mike Rowe & Alex Clark on Big Food
21:20 Daylight Saving Time: Who It's Really For?
30:53 Disco Debrief: EPA, HHS & Glyphosate
39:45 Airbnb's Farm to Stay Grants for Farmers

🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG

A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en  — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en  — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.

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Discover PETA's Recent Fail, The AI Dairy Farm People Think Is Real & Why the Farm-to-Table Movement is Failing08 Oct 202600:50:14

Ep 279 | PETA crashed Fashion Week again, and this time it cost someone their job.

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara unpack the runway stunt that went viral, why they don't agree with PETA or the internet, and the issue PETA should actually be protesting. They also expose a fake dairy farm fooling so many on social media, why the farm-to-table movement keeps missing the mark, and the Montana nonprofit turning ranchers' donated livestock into protein for food banks and schools.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 PETA's wool protest at New York Fashion Week
🪩 The truth behind many farm-to-table menus
🪩 An AI dairy account that should scare all of ag
🪩 The first nonprofit USDA-inspected meat processing plant

CHAPTERS: 

 00:00 Intro
 00:54 PETA Crashes New York Fashion Week
 16:14 Farm-to-Table Done Wrong (& Right)
 27:45 The Fake AI Dairy Account
 38:33 The Producer Partnership: Ranchers Feeding Montana

🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG

A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en  — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en  — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.

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Discover Why You've Been Eating Foreign Beef All Along, How Wolves Are Hurting Ranchers & The New World Screwworm Win01 Oct 202600:55:54

Ep 278 | The U.S. is importing more beef and everyone is enraged... But plot twist: it's the beef you've been eating all along.

This week on Discover Ag, Tara sits down with journalist Keely Brazil Covello of America UNWON to break down everything going on with beef — the renewed push to label where beef comes from, what consumers don't understand about the industry, and why prices haven't gone down (and maybe they shouldn't).

They also discuss the New World Screwworm win the headlines skipped and how a UC Davis study proved ranchers right about wolves.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 The biggest issue facing agriculture right now
🪩 What ranchers need to rebuild America's cattle herd
🪩 Where the beef you've been eating has really come from
🪩 A very hopeful New World Screwworm update
🪩 The very real threat wolves pose to cattle and ranchers

CHAPTERS: 

00:00 Intro
01:15 Meet Journalist Keely Brazil Covello
09:37 Trump's New Executive Orders for Ranchers
18:15 Beef Imports, Labeling & The Value of Beef
35:21 Disco Debrief: New World Screwworm Update
43:08 The Debate on Delisting the Gray Wolf

🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG

A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en  — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en  — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.

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Discover The Mom Convicted for Letting Son Walk Alone, A Bill That Would Majorly Change Food Laws & Dolly Parton's New Song24 Sep 202600:48:55

Ep 277 | A five-year-old walked half a mile in his neighborhood to collect goose feathers. Now, his mom is on a child abuse registry for the next seven years.

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara unpack the story that has the entire internet talking. Was it child abuse or good parenting?

They also share Dolly Parton's first posthumous song, a new bill that could change your state's food laws, and the controversy around a viral reel of chickens eating food scraps (chicken included).

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 A viral reel of chickens being fed chicken scraps
🪩 Dolly Parton's first posthumous song (and what she has planned for 2046)
🪩 The fight over who gets the final say on dyes, PFAS and your food
🪩 The mom convicted for letting her 5-year-old walk alone

CHAPTERS: 

00:00 Intro
00:45 Chickens Eating Chicken & Food Waste
15:30 Dolly Parton's First Posthumous Song
26:18 The FRESH and Affordable Foods Act
35:51 Virginia Mom Convicted for Her Son's Solo Walk

🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG

A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en  — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en  — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.

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Discover Lab-Grown Dairy Milk, Why You Could Be Sued for Seeds & 100-Year Old Farming17 Sep 202600:50:30

Ep 276 | Somebody looked at cow's milk and decided we didn't need cows to make it. Welcome to the dairy aisle in 2026.

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara unpack how milk gets made without a cow (and ask who's actually asking for it), how much farming changed in one man's lifetime, and the real story behind the US Open's $23 cocktail. Plus, why farmers are getting sued over their own seeds and how a new bill is trying to change that.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 How dairy proteins are being produced without cows
🪩 A reel of a 96-year-old farmer that has everyone emotional
🪩 The California farm behind the US Open's viral cocktail
🪩 The bill that could change who owns seeds

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Intro
(01:28) Dairy Proteins Made Without Cows
(15:09) A 96-Year-Old Farmer and Harvest Season
(27:51) The US Open Honey Deuce
(39:15) Why Farmers Can Be Sued for Seeds
(44:03) The Fair Seeds for Farmers Act

🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG

A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en  — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en  — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.

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🤝 PARTNERS AND SPONSORSHIPS

MONTANA SILVERSMITHS: American-made buckles and jewelry, handcrafted to last generations. Visit MontanaSilversmiths.com or your local fine western retailer.

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Discover The First Women's Workwear Brand: 20 Years of Red Ants Pants10 Sep 202600:57:01

Ep 275 | Nobody was making work pants for women — until a 25-year-old with no business experience moved to a town of 900 people and made them herself.

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie sits down with founder Sarah Calhoun to look back on 20 years of Red Ants Pants. From starting the brand in a small rural town to launching a music festival in a cow pasture, you'll learn how she's built the company to fit every woman and keep giving back to them.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 How the first women's workwear brand started
🪩 The benefits of starting a business in a small town
🪩 How the Red Ants Pants Music Festival grew over 15 years
🪩 The real cost of being a size-inclusive clothing brand
🪩 How the Red Ants Pants Foundation gives back to rural women

CHAPTERS:

(00:00) Intro
(03:44) The Origin Story
(09:38) Early Years & The Old Saddle Shop
(14:10) Building a Brand in Rural Montana
(19:10) Starting the Red Ants Pants Music Festival
(25:41) The Red Ants Pants Foundation
(34:32) The Pants: What Makes Them Different
(44:42) Burnout, Building a Team & Knowing Your Limits
(48:23) 20 Years Later & What's Next

CONNECT WITH RED ANTS PANTS

🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG

A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en  — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en  — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.

 

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Discover Brantley Gilbert's Farming Doc, Cal Poly's Farmland Fight & Farmers Market's Illegal Scam03 Sep 202600:48:23

Ep 274 | 1,000 years. That's how long it takes to build just one inch of Class One topsoil. Once it's gone, there's no getting it back.

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara break down Cal Poly's divisive proposal to develop its own farmland, why people are questioning who really grows the food at their farmers market, and how a sweet corn reel could have you reconsidering the standards we put on farmers.

Plus, Brantley Gilbert's Dirty Money doc has them wondering: what happens if farmers go on strike — or the next generation can't afford to farm?

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Cal Poly's hotel proposal (and how students are fighting back)
🪩 The black market of farmers markets
🪩 What a sweet corn field says about consumer demand
🪩 Brantley Gilbert's new documentary on American farmers

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Intro
(00:45) Cal Poly's Farmland Fight
(11:11) Black Market Farmers Markets
(15:00) Sweet Corn From Field to Can
(29:01) Disco Debrief: Product of the USA & Imported Beef
(33:57) Brantley Gilbert's Farming Documentary

🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG

A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en  — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en  — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.

 

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Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

 

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

 

Discover Why Over 40% of U.S. Farmland Is Changing Hands, Fake AI Food Advice & The Year's Best Women in Ag27 Aug 202600:56:12

Ep 273 | What happens when an entire generation of American farmers retires?

What happens when an entire generation of American farmers retires? This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara discuss the largest generational transfer of farmland we've ever seen: Who inherits the land and why aren't families talking about it?

Plus, Tara just got back from a women in farming panel at Brooke Rollins' family farm and Farm Progress announced this year's Women in the Field finalists.

 

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 The fake AI account you might be getting advice from
🪩 150 million acres of farmland is about to change hands
🪩 The 78-year-old woman who ran for the state legislature — and won
🪩 Women in the Field: Producer of the Year nominees
🪩 The mixed feelings around women-only awards in ag

 

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Intro
(00:54) The AI Amish Man Giving Food Advice
(16:22) Inside a Women in Farming Panel
(33:12) The Largest Generational Transfer of Farmland
(46:27) Women in the Field: Producer of the Year Award 

🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG

A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en  — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en  — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.

 

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TURTLEBOX: Use code DISCOVER at https://turtleboxaudio.com/ to score a free hat with the purchase of any Gen 2 speaker.

ANGEL: Join the Angel Guild to access the full library of films and support the creation of stories that reflect rural values, family legacy, and real American communities. https://angel.com/discoverag

DUCKWORTH: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.duckworthco.com/

 

Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

 

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

Discover Why Farmers Can't Just Stop Using Pesticides: The Risk Nobody Talks About13 Aug 202600:38:17

Ep 271 | Pesticides are necessary to feed 8 billion people: true or false?

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara discuss the viral reel making this startling claim — and why the answer is more complicated than most people realize. They unpack the risk of using pesticides, the very real consequences of not spraying, and the technology that could change food production as we know it.

 

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Why pesticides aren't going anywhere (yet)
🪩 The truth about pesticide-free Europe
🪩 The price of a food supply without pesticides
🪩 What happened when Sri Lanka went fully organic
🪩 Why the real problem could be commodity crops
🪩 The new technology already changing pesticide use

 

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Intro
(01:01) The Viral Pesticide Claim
(09:16) The Risk of Using (& Not Using) Pesticides
(14:17) Global Pesticide Use & How Much Farmers Spray
(21:56) Commodity Crops, Subsidies & Biofuels
(27:14) Farming for Food vs. Farming for Profit
(31:27) Pros and Cons of Pesticides
(32:50) Drones & Precision Spraying 

 

🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG

A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en  — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en  — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.

 

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Discover Why Italian Pasta Is Actually American, A Music Festival in a Cow Pasture & America's Oldest Farm06 Aug 202600:48:17

Ep 270 | People swear the bread and pasta are different in Italy — but ask a wheat farmer and the story gets complicated.

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara look at where Italy's wheat really comes from, celebrate the oldest farmed land in America, and break down what's next as borders reopen after the New World Screwworm outbreak. Natalie also reports back from the Red Ants Pants Music Festival — the artists, the apparel, and the foundation it all funds.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 What the "Made in Italy" label really means
🪩  A woman-founded music festival in a Montana cow pasture
🪩  USDA's plan to reopen southern cattle ports
🪩 The oldest continuously farmed land in the United States

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Intro
(00:30) Italy's Wheat & The "Made in Italy" Label
(14:26) Red Ants Pants Music Festival, Foundation and Workwear
(35:55) Disco Debrief: Southern Cattle Ports Reopening
(39:57) America's Oldest Continuously Farmed Land

🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG

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Discover The New World Screwworm Update & How Beef Gets to Your Plate with Rancher Tucker Brown30 Jul 202600:46:49

Ep 269 | There's only one way ag gets a seat at the table: show up and share our story.

This week on Discover Ag, Tara sits down with Texas rancher Tucker Brown to discuss what it's like to represent agriculture at the White House. He also shares how his family has kept their ranch running for six generations, the part of the industry most people never see, and what Texas ranchers are seeing on the ground in the  fight against New World Screwworm.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 How ag is being represented at the White House
🪩 The latest New World screwworm update
🪩 Beef's journey from pasture to processing plant
🪩 The best (and toughest) part of running a cattle operation

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Intro
(02:34) Dinner at the White House
(23:21) Disco Debrief: New World Screwworm
(29:40) Inside a Six-Generation Cattle Ranch
(41:25) The Reality of Beef Processing

Learn more about R.A. Brown Ranch: https://www.rabrownranch.com/

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Discover A McBee Dynasty Star Fighting for Farmers, The Influencer Who Enraged Rural America & Viral World Cup Diet16 Jul 202600:46:19

Ep 268 | Should the face of American agriculture really be a Bravo star with tabloid drama and a business under investigation by the FBI? Well, it's complicated.

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara share what the McBee Dynasty cowboy had to say about farming on Fox News — and why he might not be the best person for the job. Then there's the influencer who recorded their trip to a small-town grocery store, and it blew up in the worst way possible. Plus, why a World Cup star's diet has everyone debating what it takes to become an elite athlete.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 The McBee Dynasty star speaking up for farmers
🪩 A grocery store reel that's fired up the whole internet
🪩 What a World Cup star eats (and why it's so divisive)

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Intro
(00:34) McBee Dynasty Star on Fox News
(21:26) Viral Influencer Grocery Store Reel
(33:48) Disco Debrief: Oregon's Animal Rights Initiative
(37:01) World Cup Player's Diet Gone Viral

🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG

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Discover The Truth About Dyed Oranges, Citrus Grown Indoors & World Cup Food Drama09 Jul 202600:41:42

Ep 267 | Petroleum dye. Ammonia baths. Wax banned in 31 countries. That's what one viral reel says is hiding on your oranges — but is any of it actually true?

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara fact check every claim that has millions questioning their favorite fruit. They also share how farmers are trying to save a struggling citrus industry, the real reason Norway chose to ship in their own food for the World Cup, and where oranges fit into the drama.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 What that viral orange reel gets right (and very wrong)
🪩 The real reason Team Norway brought their own food
🪩 World Cup food content that's *healing* us
🪩 How citrus is processed, sorted, and packed
🪩 Why the best grapefruit is grown indoors

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Intro
(00:26) The Viral World Cup Food Reel
(10:15) Behind the Scenes of a Citrus Packing Plant
(18:16) Food Safety: Why Fruit Is Waxed
(20:13) What's Really on Your Oranges
(26:59) CUPS: How Citrus Farmers Are Saving the Industry

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Discover How Florida Is Fighting Back to Save Its Citrus02 Jul 202600:20:22

Ep 266 | A disease with no cure nearly wiped out Florida's citrus. Here's the bold bet growers are making to save it.

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara hit the road to the Dundee Citrus Growers Association in Bartow, Florida — home to one of the largest "citrus under protective screen" operations in the state. They follow the fruit from grove to packing line to see how growers are fighting citrus greening, weathering hurricanes and freezes, and doing everything it takes to keep America's best citrus alive.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠 

🪩 How farmers are fighting citrus greening
🪩 Where grapefruit got its name
🪩 Citrus' journey from tree to table
🪩 The people (and tech) behind your citrus

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Intro
(00:53) Citrus Greening and the CUPS System
(08:14) Inside the Citrus Packing Plant
(13:51) Traceability & Packing Processes
(15:11) Quality Control
(17:10) The Future of Florida Citrus 

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Discover Why Wheat Became One of the World's Most Controversial Crops25 Jun 202600:51:24

Ep 265 | You probably know at least one person with a wheat intolerance. But what if the wheat isn't really the problem?

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie sits down with Derek Dykstra, a fourth-generation farmer and founder of CEAD Farms, the grower behind Sunrise Flour Mill. He answers all your questions about wheat: Is it a GMO? Is it sprayed with glyphosate? Is there an important difference between heritage wheat and modern wheat?

You'll learn more about Sunrise Flour Mill, how heritage wheat is grown and milled, and which labels actually mean something.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 The debate over modern wheat
🪩 The truth about glyphosate on wheat crops
🪩 How heritage wheat is grown and processed
🪩 Why heritage wheat is hard to find

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Intro
(02:51) Rapid Fire: GMOs, Glyphosate & Organic
(09:24) How We Got Modern Wheat
(17:15) What "Heritage Wheat" Actually Means
(19:38) Sunrise Flour Mill Origin Story
(32:14) What Makes This Flour Different
(37:23) Organic vs. Conventional Wheat
 

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Discover New World Screwworm is Back, FWAW's Finale & Food Labels That Pay Farmers18 Jun 202601:11:21

Ep 264 | A flesh-eating parasite has made a comeback — and it's already crossing state lines.

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara break down everything you need to know about the New World screwworm and what it means for the U.S. food system. They also discuss the bittersweet Farmer Wants a Wife season four finale and what a real-life rancher had to say about how accurate Yellowstone actually is.

Then, Leann Saunders, founder of Where Food Comes From, joins to answer all your questions about food labels: Do they actually mean anything? Which ones can you trust? And how can they pay off for farmers and shoppers alike?

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 The parasite spreading across U.S. ranches
🪩 What Yellowstone gets right (and wrong) about ranch life
🪩 The fate of season four's FWAW couples
🪩 How food labels benefit consumers and producers

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Intro
(01:04) New World Screwworm Fly
(13:06) How Accurate Is Yellowstone's Dutton Ranch?
(24:06) Farmer Wants A Wife Finale
(44:39) Food Labels and Third-Party Verification

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Discover Steak 'n Shake's MAHA Takeover, A Cowgirl's Viral Ranch Invite & America's Cotton Plan11 Jun 202600:57:36

Ep | 263 A burger chain swapped in grass-fed beef, real butter, and even hired a "chief MAHA officer" — but is there a catch?
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara unpack Steak 'n Shake's full MAHA takeover (including what they're not telling us), America's big plan to bring back cotton, and what it means for American consumers. Plus, two viral reels that are blowing up everyone's feed right now

What We Discovered This Week 🤠


🪩 America's big plan to bring back cotton
🪩 Why a viral beef reel is breaking the internet
🪩 A cowgirl's viral invitation to stay on her ranch
🪩 Steak 'n Shake's new menu


CHAPTERS: 


(00:00) Intro
(00:33) The Great American Cotton Plan
(16:48) The "One Cow" Beef Reel + Our Butchery Tour
(31:50) Disco Debrief: Texas Joins the Beef Antitrust Case
(33:41) A Cowgirl's Viral Ranch Invite
(47:32) Steak 'n Shake's MAHA Takeover

🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG

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• Website: https://discoverag.com/
• Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750
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Discover A FWAW Ex Trolls Farmer, The Trad Wife Book Shocking Everyone & A Viral Fruit Peeler04 Jun 202600:54:09

Ep 262 | A trad wife influencer wakes up in the 1800s... and it's nothing like the life she's been posting online. Have you heard about the book that has the internet completely split?

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara discuss their thoughts on Yesteryear (and land somewhere they didn't expect), what's next for America's butter obsession, and the Farmer Wants a Wife ex who's sharing all on TikTok. Plus, a viral fruit-peeling video reveals a major problem hiding inside our food system.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Americans love butter again (and the wild truth about margarine)
🪩 Yesteryear, the trad wife novel that's causing a stir
🪩 Farmer Wants a Wife drama all over TikTok
🪩 The viral fruit peeler hiding a food system problem

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Intro
(00:29) Butter's Big Comeback
(15:45) Farmer Wants A Wife Ex Drama
(30:44) The Trad Wife Book, Yesteryear
(43:43) The Hidden Problem In the Food Industry

🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG

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Discover Fresh vs. Frozen Fish, What Seafood Companies Won't Tell You & The System Destroying American Fishing28 May 202600:50:34

Ep 261 | True or false: most "fresh" fish has actually been frozen and the salmon at your grocery store isn't what the label says it is.

This week, Natalie and Tara go behind the scenes of their trip to Florida for the Red Snapper episode of Discover Ag on the Road. They talk to a 30-year veteran and a Florida fishing captain about what most people don't know about the industry, from the quota system crushing American fishermen to the truth about frozen fish.

Learn why most fishermen only make $2 on an $80 haul and how to spot mislabeled salmon at the grocery store.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 The truth about what's better: fresh or frozen fish?
🪩 Why the fishing quota system is problematic
🪩 How seafood is processed (it's safer than you think)
🪩 Mislabeling and what NOAA is (and isn't) doing about it

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Introduction
(02:12) Inside a Seafood Processing Facility
(16:40) The Fisherman Quota System
(25:15) Seafood Traceability & Mislabeling
(35:35) The Schitt's Creek Reel & BTS Chaos

🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG

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Discover The Big Four In Trouble, John Deere's MLB Deal & The Viral Almond Takedown21 May 202600:57:57

Ep 260 | Is the federal government finally going to do something about the Big Four? Why is John Deere on a baseball field? And is Bill Maher right about California almonds?

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara discuss the DOJ's recent announcement about the meatpacking industry, John Deere's surprisingly on brand partnership with major league baseball (and where Kevin Costner fits in), and why the internet is mad at almonds and agriculture — again.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 The Big Four investigation is heating up
🪩 John Deere teams up with MLB
🪩 Dairy Boy's viral Farm Friends launch
🪩 Bill Maher's viral takedown of California almonds

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Introduction
(01:00) The DOJ's Big Four Investigation
(12:42) John Deere x MLB
(24:49) Dairy Boy's Pajama Launch
(32:21) Natalie's Big Announcement
(43:47) Bill Maher vs. Almonds

🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG

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Discover Toyota's Growing Tomatoes, MAHAs Glyphosate Win & Kentucky Derby History Was Made14 May 202601:22:32

Ep 259 | Toyota is now farming? Add in a major Farm Bill update and a Kentucky Derby history-making win, and it's been quite the week in ag.

On this week's episode of Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara cover Toyota's surprising jump into agriculture, the amendment that's shaking up the glyphosate fight, and why country bars don't feel like country bars anymore.

Zach Lawless, CEO of Hyer Boots and the great-great-grandson of the man credited with inventing the cowboy boot in 1875, also joins the show to share the brand's incredible history and the exciting new chapter they're writing today.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 The Farm Bill's massive glyphosate fight
🪩 History was made at the Kentucky Derby
🪩 Country bar culture has changed (and Tara has thoughts)
🪩 Toyota is growing fruit in their factories

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Introduction
(01:39) The Farm Bill + Bayer
(17:50) Cherie DeVaux Makes History
(27:20) Country Bars
(39:29) Toyota's Farm Lab
(48:33) Hyer Boots Interview with Zach Lawless

🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG

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Discover Declining Honey Production, A2 Milk VS Milk & The Trades Are in Crisis07 May 202601:18:28

Ep 258 | US honey production just hit its lowest level on record and a well-known wellness doctor is calling milk toxic. Is anything in our kitchens safe?

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara discuss why honey production is low and what it means for consumers, take on the A1 vs. A2 milk debate, and share how Magnolia Network's new show is putting the trades back in the spotlight.

Plus, stick around to learn how to spot the signs of poor jaw development in your kids from the founder of Toothpillow.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 US honey production hits a record low
🪩 Magnolia Network's new show about the trades
🪩 A viral reel about country living
🪩 The wellness world coming for conventional milk

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Introduction
(00:45) Honey Production
(16:28) Building Back America's Trades
(28:34) People in the Country
(42:54) A1 vs. A2 Milk
(56:02) Toothpillow Interview

🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG

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Discover The New USDA Office of Seafood, Goats Replacing Chemicals, and FWAW Season 4 Drama30 Apr 202600:58:40

Ep 257 | The USDA just redefined American agriculture, Temple Grandin was honored by the Smithsonian, and Farmer Wants a Wife returned with more drama than ever.

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara unpack what the new Office of Seafood could mean for fishermen, why the government is turning to goats for landscaping, and what happened in the Farmer Wants a Wife Season 4 premiere. Spoiler: they land on opposite sides of the drama.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 USDA launched a new Office of Seafood
🪩 Goats are replacing chemical herbicides
🪩 The unsung hero in Temple Grandin's story
🪩 Drama in the Farmer Wants a Wife S4 premiere

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Introduction
(00:37) The New Office of Seafood
(14:10) Sustainable Landscaping
(21:33) Temple Grandin Honored by the Smithsonian
(38:14) Farmer Wants a Wife Premiere

🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG

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Discover What Every American Farmer Needs to Know About China & Foreign Land Ownership23 Apr 202600:50:48

Ep 256 | How much U.S. farmland does China actually own? Is foreign land ownership really a national security issue? Are foreign buyers pricing farmers out?

This week on Discover Ag, Tara sits down with Adam Savit, Director of China Policy at the America First Policy Institute and former Senior Advisor for National Security to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, to get answers. He shares what's really happening, why it matters, and what farmers and ranchers can actually do about it.

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Introduction
(05:52) Why We Should Be Concerned About Foreign Land Ownership
(09:57) How Much Land Foreign Countries Actually Own
(16:06) The Truth About Companies Buying Farmland
(18:27) How States Are Fighting Foreign Land Ownership
(24:56) What Other Countries Are Doing About It
(26:32) Why People Are So Worried About China
(34:39) National Security Issue or Economic Issue?
(37:00) Foreign Buyers Pricing Farmers Out: True or False?
(39:35) Transparency Gaps and What Needs to Change
(44:44) Misconceptions About These New Policies

🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG

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Discover Why A Rancher Was Just Indicted by the Feds, A Dairy Farmer Is Going Viral, & Eggs Are Back in Schools16 Apr 202600:50:05

Ep 255 | A well-known Nevada rancher is facing 10 years in federal prison for arson... but is there more to the story?

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into the federal indictment and what the real reason might be for his arrest. They also break down Ella Langley's cameo-packed music video, what ag can learn from Wisconsin's new Dairyland campaign, and why eggs are coming back to schools (and why they left in the first place).

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 A Nevada rancher indicted on federal charges (and the real story)
🪩 Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" music video
🪩 Wisconin's dairyland campaign (featuring our friend Annaliese!)
🪩 Eggs are coming back to school lunches

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Introduction
(00:39) Hank Volger Indicted for Arson
(18:09) Ella Langley's New Music Video
(28:27) America's Dairyland Campaign
(35:55) Eggs Back in Schools

🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG

A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en  — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en  — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.

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Discover A Farmer's Last Resort to Save His Crop, $200M in Ag Tech "Wasted" & Your Fave Yellowstone Couple Is Back09 Apr 202600:48:42

Ep 254 | Georgia's peaches are freezing, but one farmer's move to save his crop went viral for all the right reasons.

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into why a few degrees can wipe out an entire peach season, what Syngenta's paraquat shutdown actually means for farmers, and if a $200 million AI tractor failure is actually a fail. Plus, there's finally a date for the Yellowstone spinoff, Dutton Ranch — and the teaser is everything!

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 A Georgia peach farmer's viral fight to save his entire crop
🪩 Rip and Beth are coming back to TV in a Yellowstone spinoff
🪩 Syngenta ceases paraquat production (it's not what you think)
🪩 A $200M AI ag tech fail

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Introduction
(01:00) A Peach Farmer's Viral Frost-Fighting Method
(11:41) Dutton Ranch Teaser
(20:33) Syngenta Shuts Down Paraquat Production
(37:31) AI Farming Gone Wrong

🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG

A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en  — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en  — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.

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Discover The Nebraska Wildfires, Ag Week At The White House, & The Grammy Winner Growing Your Food02 Apr 202600:57:29

Ep 253 | 800,000 acres burned, 40,000 cattle displaced, and entire communities evacuated — the fallout from the Nebraska wildfires has just begun.

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara share how the ag community is coming together to support them as they recover from the largest wildfire in state history. You'll also hear stories from their recent travels, starting with the largest gathering of farmers and ranchers in White House history all the way to Dutch dairy farms that will make you rethink everything you think you know about European agriculture. Plus, find out which Grammy-award winning singer has been farming for 20+ years (and where you've probably eaten some of their produce).

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 The Nebraska wildfires and how to help
🪩 The biggest ag event ever at the White House
🪩 The new "Product of USA" labeling standard
🪩 A Grammy-award winner's avocado farm
🪩 What American ag can learn from the Netherlands

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Introduction
(00:38) Nebraska Wildfires + The Impact
(19:54) Product of USA Labeling + Ag Week at the White House
(32:51) Mraz Family Farms
(42:33) Tara's Dairy Farm Experience in Holland

Nebraska Fire Relief  — Where to Donate:

https://www.nefb.org/disaster
https://farmrescue.org/give/
https://www.farmers.gov/protection-recovery/wildfire
https://nda.nebraska.gov/disasterresources
https://www.nebraskacattlemen.org/wildfire-resources
https://farmhotline.com/

🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG

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Discover Child Labor in Farming, The Non-GMO Scam & The Popular Drink That Just Disappeared26 Mar 202600:46:18

Ep 252 | Some kids miss two weeks of school every fall — not for vacation, but to go harvest potatoes in Idaho. We call it hard work, but the internet calls it child labor.

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara give their take on the viral reel, break down why the Non-GMO label is mostly just marketing, and deliver some bad news for fans of a popular drink — but don't worry too much, they found a backup plan for drinks this summer.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 What most people get wrong about non-GMOs
🪩 Hidden Valley Ranch hiring people to travel Europe
🪩 An Idaho potato harvest reel gone viral for the wrong reasons
🪩 A beloved drink (well, by some) is pausing production

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Introduction
(00:28) The Non-GMO Scam
(17:39) Hidden Valley Ranch-Bassador Program
(25:39) Children Working Idaho's Potato Harvest
(36:43) Disco Debrief: Natural Wax on Fruit
(39:05) Why a Popular Drink is Pausing Production

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Discover A Boarding School for Farm Kids, The Bill That Could Break Up Tyson & Ian Munsick's Cowboy Bar19 Mar 202600:49:42

Ep 251 | Did you know that Tyson produces 1 in every 5 pounds of meat in the US? Have you seen the Tosh Show clip that's got the internet divided on organic pest control? Or that Ian Munsick is opening a cowboy bar in Deadwood?

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara discuss a new bill that could break up big meat and forever change the industry (and grocery store prices). They  unpack what makes Ian Munsick's new spot different from every other country singer's bar in Nashville, why agriculture is suddenly everywhere in pop culture, and plans for a new boarding school designed to train boys in farming and energy.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 The wildest organic pest control method you've ever heard
🪩 Ian Munsick's Cowboy Bar & Western Grill
🪩 A bill that could break up the meat industry's Big Four
🪩 An ag-focused boys' boarding school

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Introduction
(00:36) Tosh Show: Organic Pest Control
(13:03) Ian Munsick's Cowboy Bar in Deadwood 
(22:01) The Bill to Break Up Big Meat
(38:18) Ag-Focused Boys' Boarding School

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Discover Why He Turned Down $15M to Save His Farm, Riley Green Joins Yellowstone & a FWAW Couple Breaks Up12 Mar 202600:51:07

Ep 250 | Would you turn down $15M for your farm? One Pennsylvania farmer did and how he protected his land forever is something every farmer should know about. Meanwhile, a Farmer Wants a Wife couple have called it quits and it's the last couple you'd expect.

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into what data centers are really doing to rural communities, celebrate National FFA Week with a roundup of famous blue jacket alumni you didn't expect, and preview Riley Green's new role in the Yellowstone spinoff, Marshals.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 A PA Farmer says "no" to $15M AI data center offer
🪩 Riley Green's new role in Marshals
🪩 Famous FFA alumni (some might surprise you)
🪩 Fan-favorite Farmer Wants a Wife couple breaks up

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Introduction
(00:45) Why One Farmer Turned Down $15M
(19:34) Riley Green's Acting Debut
(31:01) National FFA Week: The Famous Alumni
(40:24) Farmer Wants a Wife: Sydnee & Mitchell Breakup

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Discover Why Trump Just Boosted Glyphosate Production — And Farmers Are Caught in the Middle05 Mar 202600:56:54

Ep 249 | Trump just invoked a wartime law to boost domestic glyphosate production — you know, that controversial pesticide the MAHA movement has been fighting against for years.

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara explain why the glyphosate executive order is more complicated than the headlines make it sound, why farmers are caught in the middle, and how an initiative banning hunting, fishing, and livestock could actually make it to the ballot. They bring it home with some classic Americana, from viral content of Team USA's hockey gold to a nostalgic grocery store staple that's about to leave shelves forever.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 The Oregon initiative that could ban hunting, fishing and livestock slaughter
🪩 Trump boosts domestic glyphosate production (and the MAHA backlash)
🪩 Team USA wins hockey gold for the first time since 1980
🪩 Minute Maid discontinues its most nostalgic product

CHAPTERS: 

(00:00) Introduction
(00:45) Oregon's Animal Rights Initiative
(13:00) Team USA Wins Hockey Gold + The Content That Followed
(26:18) Minute Maid Frozen Canned Juices Discontinued
(36:19) Disco Debrief: Oatly Loses UK Supreme Court Battle
(40:40) Trump's Glyphosate Executive Order

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Discover The New Farmer Wants a Wife Season 4 Farmers26 Feb 202601:00:56

Ep 248 | The White House signed an executive order to quadruple beef imports from Argentina, but not everyone is happy about it. Our question is, does this actually help (or hurt) anyone?

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara break down the latest U.S. beef controversy, Tyson's $48 million settlement for manipulating the price of pork (who's shocked?), and Beyond Meat's newest venture into the protein craze. They also get excited about the new Farmer Wants a Wife cast and a viral reel of orange season in Valencia, Spain.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Another major producer settled a pork-price fixing lawsuit
🪩 Farmer Wants a Wife season 4 farmers
🪩 A new drinkable protein product
🪩 The U.S. is quadrupling beef imports from Argentina
🪩 Orange season in Valencia is not what you'd expect

CHAPTERS: 

(00:36) Tyson's $48M Settlement
(13:40) Farmer Wants a Wife on the Viall Files Podcast
(33:10) Beyond Meat's Drinkable Protein
(44:58) Disco Debrief: U.S. Expands Argentine Beef Imports
(51:34) Orange Harvesting in Valencia, Spain

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Discover If Deli Meat Is As Bad As Cigarettes: True or False?19 Feb 202601:00:01

Ep 247 | Deli meat could cause cancer, China might be infiltrating the FFA, and E. coli has been found in a popular brand's raw milk. What is going on?!

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara go beyond the headlines to discuss what's fact and what's fear in the world of food and agriculture. They also unpack Jennifer Garner's surprise move to take her organic children's food brand public and react to a viral cinnamon harvesting reel that will be the most satisfying thing you see this week

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Deli meat classified as a Group 1 carcinogen — what does that mean?
🪩 What cinnamon harvesting actually looks like
🪩 Jennifer Garner rings the NYSE bell as Once Upon a Farm goes public
🪩 Ballerina Farm stops selling raw milk (and there's drama)
🪩 FFA has ties to the Chinese Communist Party

CHAPTERS: 

(00:35) Deli Meat's WHO Classification
(16:16) Cinnamon Harvesting + What You Don't Know
(25:16) Once Upon a Farm Goes Public
(36:32) Disco Debrief: Ballerina Farm's Raw Milk Controversy
(49:58) Why FFA's Tax-Exempt Status Is In Danger

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Discover Why You Should Stop Believing This Viral Ground Beef Lie12 Feb 202600:55:09

Ep 246 | Your burger might contain meat from hundreds of cows, the beef tallow industry is corrupt (allegedly), and Garmin just dropped a new wearable tracker… for your horse.

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara explore what's really going on with blended ground beef and if it's the food safety crisis the internet wants it to be. They also celebrate an Olympic win for the Painterland Sisters and a denim brand founded by a 9-year-old cowgirl and her dad.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩The viral ground beef "400 cows" claim
🪩Harper Rodeo Denim: a 9-year-old's western brand
🪩Garmin Blaze, a wearable for horses
🪩Popular beef tallow brands could be lying to you

CHAPTERS: 

(00:35) The Truth About Ground Beef
(17:05) Harper Rodeo Denim + Kid-Facing Brands
(29:31) Garmin Blaze + Animal Welfare Tech
(39:25) Disco Debrief: Painterland Sisters x Olympic Curling
(45:06) Creators Call Out the Beef Tallow Industry

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Discover The Kerrygold Forever Chemicals Scandal (Here's the Truth)05 Feb 202600:54:28

Ep 245 | A beloved "clean" brand gets dragged online, a weirdly addictive AI remix goes viral, and vintage stoves somehow become a status symbol — welcome to the internet in 2026.

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara unpack what consumers need to know about the Kerrygold PFAS controversy, why AI-generated music is leaving people unsure how to feel, and how a farmhouse breakfast reel reminded us that they really don't make things like they used to. With the Super Bowl coming up, they also share why Avocados From Mexico isn't just skipping the big-game ad this year, but changing their entire marketing strategy.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩Kerrygold's PFAS lawsuit
🪩50 Cent AI-generated remix going viral
🪩A Hogwarts-style farmhouse breakfast reel
🪩Avocados From Mexico is leaving football (kind of)

CHAPTERS: 

00:00 - Intro + Giveaway Winners
01:09 - Kerrygold and "Forever Chemicals"
15:10 - AI-Generated Music and the Impact on the Industry
25:45 - Farmhouse Breakfast + Vintage Appliances
42:06 - Disco Debrief: Gray Wolves and the Endangered Species Act
45:44 - Avocados From Mexico's New Marketing Strategy

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Discover the New Food Pyramid That South Park Predicted 10 Years Ago29 Jan 202600:47:39

Ep 244 | Apparently, we all care about the food pyramid again. It's back in the spotlight thanks to a viral White House reel and a 12-year-old South Park prediction.

This week on Discover AG, Natalie and Tara break down what's actually new (and what's not) in the updated food pyramid, celebrate a global win for women in agriculture, and highlight the sheep farmers behind Ralph Lauren's 2026 Winter Olympics collection. They also dig into the real history of vanilla to discover why it's so expensive — and not even a little bit basic.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 South Park predicted the new food pyramid
🪩 2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer
🪩 Ralph Lauren's 2026 Winter Olympics Collection
🪩 Whole milk is back in schools… but is it really?
🪩 What makes vanilla so expensive

CHAPTERS: 

00:00 - Intro
01:41 - New Food Pyramid and Dietary Guidelines
15:22 - International Year of the Woman Farmer: What Still Needs to Change
21:35 - The Oregon Sheep Farmers Behind Team USA's Olympic Wool
32:15 - Disco Debrief: Will Whole Milk Actually Return to Schools?
37:40 - The History of Vanilla and Why It's So Expensive

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Discover Agrihoods: The "Fastest Growing" Real Estate Trend in Agriculture22 Jan 202600:54:53

Ep 243 | Are villages making a comeback? Have we been cutting pomegranates wrong this whole time? Does Pfizer really control your cheese? And is grocery store honey actually… honey?

This week on Discover AG, Tara and Natalie explore the buzz around "agrihoods" — residential neighborhoods built around working farms instead of a clubhouse or golf course. They also take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with 30 country songs turning 30, learn a genuinely helpful hack to avoid the "pomegranate blood bath," and investigate viral food claims that Pfizer "owns cheese" and grocery store honey is "one of the most altered foods on the shelf."

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Agrihoods and why "villages" are trending again
🪩 30 country songs turning 30 — and why they've stood the test of time
🪩 A method to cut pomegranates that avoids the usual mess
🪩 The truth about Pfizer "owning cheese"
🪩 What the internet is getting wrong about grocery store honey

CHAPTERS: 

00:00 - Intro + Setting the Record Straight on Sugar
02:11 - Agrihoods Explained 
05:34 - Community in Small Towns vs. Cities
16:02 - 30 Country Songs Turning 30
25:26 - The Pomegranate Cutting Hack You Wish You Knew Sooner
33:01 - Disco Debrief: Does Pfizer Really Own Our Cheese?
39:33 - Grocery Store Honey: Myths and What's True

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Discover Josh Allen Gives ¼ Cow, Trumps $700M Regenerative Ag Program, Skijoring & Whole Milk In The School!15 Jan 202600:51:33

 

Ep 242 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara unpack a major policy shift in regenerative agriculture, a heartwarming (and delicious) NFL story, and the wildest winter sport you've probably seen but never knew the name of.

From Secretary Brooke Rollins' $700 million regenerative ag pilot program to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen gifting his offensive line quarters of premium Wagyu beef, this episode covers the intersection of agriculture, policy, and pop culture in the most entertaining way possible.

But that's not all! The hosts dive into skijoring's new professional circuit (yes, horses pulling skiers through obstacle courses is now a legit sport with a $250K prize pool), celebrate whole milk's long-awaited return to school cafeterias, and explore the fascinating world of pearl farming after a viral video blew their minds. Plus, they share behind-the-scenes stories from their Discover on the Road oyster episode and why they're now oyster snobs for life. It's policy, sports, luxury gems, and dairy wins all in one action-packed episode.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 $700M regenerative ag program: What it means for farmers
🪩 Josh Allen's quarter-cow Christmas gifts to his O-line
🪩 Skijoring: The professional winter sport you need to see
🪩 Whole milk's return to school cafeterias
🪩 How oysters make pearls (and why we forgot to ask our oyster farmer)

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro: Politics, Pro Sports, Pro Skiing & Oyster Pearls
01:00 - Discovery 1: $700M Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program Announced
05:00 - Where the Money Comes From: EQIP & CSP Programs
11:00 - Corporate Partnerships & Matching Funds
12:00 - Six Generations Separated from the Land
18:13 - Discovery 2: Josh Allen's Quarter Cow Gifts to Offensive Line
20:00 - The Cost Comparison: Beef vs. Side-by-Sides
24:00 - Discovery 3: Skijoring Goes Professional with $250K Prize Pool
29:00 - Norwegian Origins & 1928 Olympics Demonstration
34:48 - Disco Debrief & Discovery 4: Whole Milk Returns to Schools & Pearl Farming
36:00 - New York Overturns 2012 Milk Rules
39:30 - How Oysters Create Pearls: The Four-Year Process
47:00 - Ancient Roman Oyster Farming & Christmas Feast
50:00 - Wrap-up and Discover on the Road Oysters Launch

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Discover Are We Eating Plastic Rice?!, Mike Rowe's Apple ShoutOut, Taylor Sheridan's College Class & PRB Goes To NYC08 Jan 202600:54:59


Ep 241 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara kick off 2026 with viral conspiracies, bucking bulls in Manhattan, and giant potato drops.

A fear-mongering reel claims grocery store rice is actually plastic pellets — and people are buying it. The hosts debunk the conspiracy while highlighting a real rice crisis: Louisiana farmer Meryl Kennedy's White House meeting with President Trump about subsidized foreign rice undercutting American growers. Then, it's PBR week in New York City as Madison Square Garden transforms with 750 tons of dirt for three days of professional bull riding sandwiched between Knicks games. Plus, Taylor Sheridan's Landman inspires a TCU land management class, and Apple Girl Kate joins Mike Rowe and Theo Von for a Made-in-USA gift guide special.

Finally, Boise rings in 2026 by lowering a 17-foot fiberglass potato — because who needs a ball drop when you can celebrate agriculture? The hosts explore quirky New Year's traditions from chili drops to atomic bombs across America, plus Dutch donut recipes, Tara's bucking bull dreams, and whether Theo Von is shooting his shot with Apple Girl Kate.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Plastic rice conspiracy & the real crisis facing American rice farmers
🪩 PBR's 750-ton dirt transformation at Madison Square Garden
🪩 Landman inspires education (but land management degrees already exist)
🪩 Mike Rowe & Theo Von's Made-in-USA holiday gift guide ft. Apple Girl Kate
🪩 Idaho's giant potato drop & America's quirkiest New Year's traditions

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro: Plastic Rice, PBR in NYC, Landman & New Year's Potatoes
02:02 Discovery 1: The Plastic Rice Conspiracy Going Viral (It's Fake)
04:20 Fear-Mongering for Profit: The Cult Vibes of Fake Food Content
07:19 Real Rice Crisis: Meryl Kennedy's White House Visit
08:03 $12 Billion Bailout Discussion & Fair Trade vs Handouts
12:26 Comment Section Backlash: Why Farmers Can't Win
18:33 Discovery 2: PBR Takes Madison Square Garden (750 Tons of Dirt!)
19:44 Tara's Bucking Bull Dreams & Subconscious Shopping Decisions
22:00 The 24-Hour Venue Transformation That Will Blow Your Mind
27:51 PBR Schedule, World Finals & The Next Gen Youth Showcase
29:40 Discovery 3: Landman Inspires TCU Class (But Land Management Already Exists)
36:25 Disco Debrief: Apple Girl Kate Meets Mike Rowe on Theo Von Podcast
39:00 Direct-to-Consumer Magic: Supporting American Makers
42:00 Smithy Cast Iron, Danelle's Candies & The Oddly Sweet Dolls
46:00 Discovery 4: Idaho's Giant Potato Drop & Quirky New Year's Traditions
48:05 Chili Drops, Taco Bells & Atomic Bombs: America's Wildest Celebrations
52:41 Dutch Donuts, Spanish Grapes & Denmark's Plate-Throwing Tradition
54:22 Wrap-up: Happy New Year Discos & What's Coming on Discover Ag on the Road

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Discover How Sugar Is Really Made, J-Lo at NFR, Taylor Sheridan's Stetson Airstream, & Why You May Want To Avoid Heavy Cream!18 Dec 202500:55:45

Ep 240 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into homemade sugar, surprise Western collabs, celebrity cowboy boot shopping, and what's really in your heavy cream.



A viral reel reveals the complex 12-step process of making sugar from sugarcane—and the shocking truth that natural sugar is brown, not white. The hosts debate why we bleach sugar, flour, and rice, then explore an unexpected collaboration between Airstream, Stetson, and Taylor Sheridan's Four Sixes Ranch for a limited-edition Western trailer. While Natalie sees brilliant marketing, Tara argues it's impractical influencer bait for Coachella, not serious campers.

The surprises continue with J-Lo spotted shopping for boots at Cowboy Christmas during NFR, leaving the hosts with endless questions and zero answers. They discuss the USDA's new pasture-raised labeling standards for chicken and dive into heavy cream drama—exposing how many brands now contain gums as cost-saving additives. The episode wraps with a kitchen science experiment on making homemade butter, plus announcements about their holiday break and upcoming Florida sugarcane farm content.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Making sugar from sugarcane—and why it's naturally brown
🪩 Airstream x Stetson x Four Sixes: Western luxury or marketing stunt?
🪩 J-Lo spotted shopping for boots at Cowboy Christmas
🪩 USDA updates pasture-raised labeling for chicken
🪩 Heavy cream's hidden ingredient: gums everywhere
🪩 The kitchen science of making butter from cream

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro: Homemade Sugar, Western Airstream Collabs, J-Lo at NFR & Heavy Cream Drama
01:27 Discovery 1: Making Sugar from Sugarcane: The Wild 12-Step Process
04:13 Why Natural Sugar Is Brown (Not White!)
06:38 The Bleaching Debate: Sugar, Flour & Rice
08:19 Molasses, Brown Sugar & The Science Behind It All
10:15 Discover on the Road: Florida Sugar Cane Coming Soon
16:20 Discovery 2: Airstream x Stetson x Four Sixes: Taylor Sheridan's Western Collab
20:33 Tara's Hot Take: Why This Collab Misses the Mark
25:10 Ben Christensen Shoots the Campaign & NFR Memories
27:49 Discovery 3: J-Lo Spotted at Cowboy Christmas Shopping for Boots
32:08 Tara's NFR Experience: Fur Coats & Custom Furniture
37:28 Debrief: USDA Updates Pasture Raised Labeling for Chicken
44:16 Discovery 4: Heavy Cream's Hidden Ingredient - Gums Are Everywhere
50:03 Why Companies Add Gums: Fat Is Expensive
52:03 Making Butter from Heavy Cream: The Kitchen Science Experiment
55:30 Wrap-up and Holiday Break Announcement

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Discover Campbell's 3D Chicken Scandal, CMA's Record Low Ratings, Helping Veterans Farm & The Origins of Your Sesame Seeds11 Dec 202500:48:25

Ep 239 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into a Campbell's soup scandal, the CMA Awards crisis, a heartwarming veterans program, and the viral sesame seed discovery that has everyone rethinking their burger buns.

A leaked audio recording from a former Campbell's VP calling their food "bleep for poor people" and claiming their chicken comes from a 3D printer goes viral, but the hosts argue the real issue isn't false ingredient claims—it's corporate culture and classism. The CMA Awards hit rock bottom with only 6 million viewers (down from 16 million a decade ago), sparking debate about country music's identity crisis and why they desperately need the Dancing With the Stars Gen Z marketer. On a positive note, the Armed to Farm program is helping veterans transition into sustainable agriculture with an 83% retention rate through hands-on training in everything from aquaponics to beekeeping. Plus, Cheetos launches a "Simply Naked" line without artificial dyes, and a viral video reveals where sesame seeds actually come from—growing in pods that burst open when ripe, which is literally the origin of "open sesame."

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Campbell's VP scandal and what it reveals about corporate culture
🪩 CMA Awards hit record-low ratings—what went wrong?
🪩 Armed to Farm: Veterans finding purpose in agriculture
🪩 Cheetos goes naked (the snack, not the hosts)
🪩 Sesame seeds: The viral food discovery we didn't know we needed
🪩 Open Sesame is literally about sesame seed pods bursting open

CHAPTERS:

 00:00 - Intro: Campbell's Mess, CMA Disaster, Veterans & Sesame Seeds
00:59 - Discovery 1: Campbell's VP Scandal & The 3D Printed Chicken Controversy
06:18 - The Food System Culture: Classism & Corporate Profit Over Quality
10:55 - Campbell's Stock Impact & Brand Innovation Opportunities
16:19 - Discovery 2: CMA Awards Hit All-Time Low with 6 Million Viewers
19:49 - Dancing With the Stars Strategy & Why CMAs Need a Gen Z Marketer
24:49 - Morgan Wallen Controversy & Country Music's Identity Crisis
27:16 - Discovery 3: Armed to Farm Program Helps Veterans Find Purpose
36:53 - Disco Debrief: Cheetos Goes Naked & The Maha Connection
40:49 - Discovery 4: The Sesame Seed Surprise—Where Do They Come From?
45:50 - Open Sesame: The Phrase Origin & Where Texas Produces Them
47:48 - Wrap-up and Monday's Dear Discos Interview with Duckworth Wool


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Discover Bezos & Gates Taking Over Beef, the 200-Year-Old Almanac ENDS, FFA Jackets Go Viral & Spoiler - Your Pecans Are From Mexico04 Dec 202500:59:19

Ep 238 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into Jeff Bezos' role in the beef industry, the end of a 200-year-old publication, and why your FFA jacket just became a fashion statement.

The hosts tackle viral claims about methane-reducing feed additives for cattle, separating Bill Gates' investments from Bezos' initiatives. They discuss the Bovaer controversy in Denmark where farmers are now required to use methane-reducing supplements, and explore the tension between environmental responsibility and farmer autonomy. Plus, the Farmer's Almanac is publishing its final edition after 206 years, FFA jackets have become the hottest vintage fashion item, and the hosts reveal why your Costco pecans are at least a year old.

Stick around for a disco debrief on the first documented US death from Alpha-Gal Syndrome (the tick-borne meat allergy), plus a deep dive into the pecan supply chain. Spoiler: the US grows 80% of the world's pecans, but we ship them to Mexico to be shelled, then import them back. The food supply chain is wild, and the hosts break down why "fresh" is complicated.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, and the methane feed debate
🪩 Denmark mandates Bovaer for dairy farmers
🪩 The Farmer's Almanac publishes its last edition after 206 years
🪩 FFA jackets become vintage fashion gold
🪩 First US death from tick-borne meat allergy
🪩 Your Costco pecans are older than you think

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro: Bezos, Beef, Dead Almanacs & Viral FFA Jackets
03:15 Discovery 1: Jeff Bezos Controls Beef? The Methane Feed Controversy
07:42 Bill Gates vs Bezos: Who's Investing in What?
11:28 The Bovaer Debate: Denmark Makes It Mandatory
16:35 What's a Farmer's Job: Food or Saving the Planet?
22:18 Discovery 2: Farmer's Almanac Dies After 200 Years
28:05 Why We're Losing History in the Digital Age
34:20 Discovery 3: FFA Jackets Go Viral in Vintage Fashion
40:12 Should Non-FFA People Wear the Jacket?
45:30 Debrief & Discovery 4: First Tick-Borne Meat Allergy Death & Your Costco Pecans
50:15 The Pecan Truth: Why Your Nuts Are From Last Year (and Mexico)
56:40 Wrap-up and Thanks for Surviving Without Us

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Discover the Farm-to-Table Myth?, Buffalo Bills Celebrate Dairy Farmers, Abercrombie Goes Western & Viral Hippo Content!20 Nov 202500:55:15

Ep 237 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara serve up a lighthearted holiday episode packed with farm-to-table realities, football meets farming, Western fashion collabs, and viral hippo content.

Celebrity chef Tim Love explains why true farm-to-table dining is almost impossible — from inconsistent supply to the direct-to-consumer "ribeye problem." The hosts break down why local sourcing is so complex and why prices would have to rise by about 30% to make it viable.

The Buffalo Bills celebrate National Farmer's Day by partnering with local dairy farmer "Farmer Shin," spotlighting New York's dairy industry. The segment also touches on quarterback Josh Allen's agricultural background, from FFA to his family's cotton and pistachio farms.

Abercrombie & Fitch teams up with Kemo Sabe for a Western-inspired line. The hosts discuss whether blending mass-market and luxury works — and how the Yellowstone Effect continues to shape Western culture.

A viral clip of a hippo eating a pumpkin during Denmark's Harvest Holiday leads to a conversation on seasonal feeding and closed-loop farming. The show ends with a story of a dairy farmer using colostrum to save a baby giraffe.

BUT WAIT — there's more!

The Disco Taste Test features a salted maple Dr. Pepper float perfect for Thanksgiving. Natalie spills hers, Tara swaps in Diet Coke, and both agree it's dangerously delicious.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Chef Tim Love's farm-to-table reality check
🪩 Buffalo Bills highlight dairy farming
🪩 Josh Allen's FFA and farming background
🪩 Abercrombie x Kims Sabi Western collection
🪩 The Yellowstone Effect on culture
🪩 Salted Maple Dr. Pepper Float recipe
🪩 Viral hippo + Denmark's Harvest Holiday
🪩 Dairy farmers saving baby giraffes

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro: Farm-to-Table, Football, Fashion & Hippos
03:00 - Discovery 1: The Farm-to-Table Reality Check
05:00 - Supply Chain Challenges: Why 100% Local Doesn't Work
07:00 - The Ribeye Problem: Direct-to-Consumer Beef
10:00 - Price vs. Principles: Why Americans Won't Pay
18:00 - Discovery 2: Buffalo Bills & Dairy Farming
22:00 - Josh Allen's FFA Roots
28:00 - Discovery 3: Abercrombie's Western Release
30:00 - The Yellowstone Effect
39:00 - Disco Taste Test: Salted Maple Dr. Pepper Float
46:00 - Discovery 4: Viral Hippo Eats Pumpkin
52:00 - Farm-Zoo Connection: Dairy Farmers Save Giraffes
55:00 - Wrap-up and Happy Thanksgiving!

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Discover Argentinian Beef and America's $6 Steak Problem, McBee's Prison Sentencing & Bougie Water Buffal13 Nov 202501:00:58

Ep 236 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into the headlines shaping how we think about food's worth, transparency, and trends — from America's broken sense of food value to Japan's farmer-forward labels and even Nara Smith's $38 garlic oil collab.

America's "food value problem" takes center stage as the hosts unpack why Americans spend less than 10% of their income on food — among the lowest worldwide — and what that says about how we price nutrition versus convenience. Then they explore Japan's photo-on-pack movement that connects consumers directly to farmers, redefining transparency and trust in the grocery aisle. Next, influencer Nara Smith launches a $38 garlic oil with a luxury twist, sparking questions about marketing buzzwords and the psychology of "premium" food. Finally, they tackle the McBee Dynasty crop-fraud sentencing, and end on an unexpected high note — Italian water buffalo enjoying massages and Mozart while producing world-famous mozzarella.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 America's broken food value system and what $6 beef really costs
🪩 Japan's "farmer photo" packaging trend builds consumer trust
🪩 Nara Smith's $38 garlic oil — luxury or marketing stunt?
🪩 McBee Dynasty's crop-fraud sentencing and its ripple effect
🪩 The pampered water buffalo behind Italy's prized mozzarella

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro: Beef Prices, Japanese Transparency, Nara Smith & Water Buffalo
01:00 - Discovery 1: America's Beef Price Controversy & the Real Food Value Problem
04:18 - Starbucks vs. Ground Beef: Breaking Down What Americans Actually Value
10:55 - The Direct-to-Consumer Reality: Why $7 Beef Is Actually Losing Money
13:24 - Argentinian Beef Imports & Secretary Rollins Interview Teaser
16:15 - Discovery 2: Japan's Farmer Photos on Food Packaging Revolution
18:23 - Cherry Tomato Baseball Cards: US Companies Already Doing This
25:01 - Discovery 3: Nara Smith's $38 Garlic Oil — From Scratch or From Marketing?
30:04 - Small Batch for 4.8 Million Followers? The Math Doesn't Add Up
34:00 - Disco Debrief: McBee Dynasty Patriarch Sentenced to 24 Months for Fraud
40:48 - Discovery 4: Italian Water Buffalo Massages & Mozart for Mozzarella
49:14 - High-Tech Barns Bashing Conventional Dairy: The Irony Explained
54:33 - Wrap-Up & Monday's Duckworth Wool Industry Interview Preview

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Discover Why Your Milk Expires So Fast, 75,000 Sheep on a Floating Ark & Lonesome Dove's Gen Z Revival06 Nov 202500:48:13

Ep 235 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into viral food myths, western nostalgia, and the surprising ways agriculture moves around the globe.

From debunking dairy misconceptions about why American milk "expires so fast" to dismantling an Italian chef's garlic myth, the hosts tackle the misinformation swirling through social media kitchens. They explore the unexpected Gen Z revival of the 1985 western epic Lonesome Dove, dive into Coca-Cola's AI-powered mission to save the orange juice industry from citrus greening disease, and unpack the reality behind viral footage of 75,000 sheep boarding a massive cargo ship. It's a journey through pasteurization science, sulfur-induced bad breath, cowboy culture, and the complex world of live animal export—all with the usual mix of education, entertainment, and a few passion fruit margaritas along the way.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Why American milk "expires in 3 days" vs. shelf-stable Mexican milk

🪩 The garlic heart myth: what really causes bad breath

🪩 Lonesome Dove's surprising comeback with young female readers

🪩 Coca-Cola + MIT tackling the citrus greening crisis with AI

🪩 The real-life Noah's Ark: 75,000 sheep on a floating livestock carrier

🪩 Live animal export trade & veterinary-supervised ocean transport

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro: Dairy Debunks, Garlic Myths, Lonesome Dove & Traveling Sheep

01:00 - Discovery 1: Why Your Milk Expires in 3 Days (Iowa Dairy Farmer Explains)

04:00 - All Milk Has Bacteria: Pasteurization vs Ultra-Pasteurization

06:00 - Fair Life's One-Year Shelf Life & Expiration Date Secrets

09:00 - Milk Quality Has Never Been Better: The Opaque Container Factor

14:00 - Discovery 2: The Garlic Heart Myth & What Really Causes Bad Breath

18:00 - Sulfur Science: Why Brushing Your Teeth Won't Help

20:00 - Gilroy, California: The Garlic Capital Producing 90% of America's Garlic

27:00 - Discovery 3: Lonesome Dove's Surprising Gen Z Revival

28:00 - Seven-Hour Movie Marathon & The Baby Extra Story

33:00 - Teton Ridge's Reboot Plans for the Western Classic

36:00 - Debrief: Coca-Cola's AI Orange Juice Mission

37:00 - The OJ Crisis: From 45% to 5% of Global Production

41:00 - Discovery 4: 75,000 Sheep at Sea on the Real-Life Noah's Ark

43:00 - Live Export Trade: Inside Massive Livestock Carriers

46:00 - Vet-Supervised Transport & Normal Mortality Rates

50:00 - Wrap-up and Secretary Rollins Interview on Dear Discos

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Discover Joe Rogan & Taylor Sheridan Talk "Ethical Veganism", Patagonia's Plan to Save Farming, & Did You Know Your Loofah is a Cucumber!!!30 Oct 202500:52:34


Ep 234 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into viral loofahs, ethical eating debates, food allergies, and whether a billion-dollar clothing brand can save agriculture.

From the cucumber family plant that keeps breaking the internet to Taylor Sheridan's fiery take on veganism with Joe Rogan, this episode tackles the misconceptions and trade-offs in our food system. Plus, discover why teal pumpkins matter for 1 in 13 kids, how Post Malone shut down Broadway for 30,000 fans, and whether Patagonia's venture into crackers and tinned fish can actually change farming—or if it's just another case of corporate savior complex. Spoiler: a farmer has thoughts, and we want to hear them.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Viral loofahs: the cucumber-family sponge that shocks every year

🪩 Joe Rogan & Taylor Sheridan on veganism, carnage, and the Brazil bee myth

🪩 Teal Pumpkin Project: protecting kids with food allergies on Halloween

🪩 Post Malone's 30,000-person Broadway takeover & Posty's bar review

🪩 Patagonia Provisions: can a clothing company fix the food system with Kernza?

CHAPTERS:

00:00:00 - Intro: Viral Loofahs, Joe Rogan, Teal Pumpkins & Patagonia

00:01:30 - Discovery 1: Viral Loofahs: The Truth About the Sponge Plant (and ASMR)

00:03:21 - The Cucumber Family: Why Loofahs Keep Going Viral

00:07:52 - Gardening Heck: Homeschool Projects & The Passion Fruit Lie

00:10:08 - Discovery 2: Joe Rogan & Taylor Sheridan: The Ethical Gray Area of Eating

00:10:58 - The Carnage: Why Sheridan Says Veganism is Absurd

00:11:37 - 19,000 Dead Squirrels & The Brazil Bee Fact Check

00:14:49 - The Trade-Offs: Why 'Bloodless Food' is a Myth

00:23:10 - Discovery 3: Teal Pumpkin Project: The 1-in-13 Food Allergy Crisis

00:24:52 - Halloween Change of Heart (Stickers vs. Candy)

00:28:18 - Becky Basalone: The Mother Who Started a Global Movement

00:31:29 - Debrief: Post Malone Shut Down Broadway for Posty's Grand Opening

00:34:37 - Posty's Bar Vibe & The Kid Rock Confession

00:37:52 - Quick Debrief: Alan Jackson's $1000 Ticket Final Tour

00:39:00 - Discovery 4: Can a Clothing Company Change the Food System?

00:41:41 - The Savior Complex & The Kernza Flaw (Yield vs. Activism)

00:46:39 - The Farmer's Perspective: Why Kernza Needs a Larger Story

00:48:51 - Wrap-up and Next Week's Dear Discos Birthday Catch-up

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Discover Citrus Pulp-Fed Beef Has More Vitamins, Jack Daniels Ends 'Whiskey Beef' & NFL Farm Partnership23 Oct 202500:52:16

Ep 233 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into the unexpected world of agricultural byproducts, whiskey waste, and the surprising ways innovation is reshaping how we think about feeding cattle and sustainability.

First up: Pulp-fed beef is going viral. Texas rancher Nate from Pontius Ranches shared test results showing his cattle fed upcycled citrus pulp have 6x more vitamin B, 2x more vitamin E, and even traceable vitamin C. Then, Jack Daniels is ending its cow feeder program that served 100+ local livestock operations, redirecting spent grains to an anaerobic digester instead — and the Moore County farming community is feeling the impact. Finally, tractor prodigy Justyn Jackson teams up with an NFL quarterback to fuel farmers and advocate for agriculture on a national stage.

Plus: Point Reyes ranchers update and a deep dive into dates (the fruit, not the romantic kind).

BUT WAIT — there's more!

Stick around for discussions on nutrient testing, the economics of feeding byproducts, and why quality matters more than the grass vs. grain debate.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Pulp-fed beef with 6x more vitamins and why upcycling matters

🪩 Jack Daniels ends its cow feeder program — and the farmers are not happy

🪩 Justyn Jackson and an NFL quarterback team up for agriculture

🪩 Point Reyes ranchers update

🪩 The truth about dates (and why they're not cookies)

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

01:34 Discovery 1: Pulp-Fed Beef Has 6X More Vitamins

03:59 Cows as the Ultimate Upcyclers: Why Feeding Byproducts is Nothing New

06:50 The Quality Conversation: Why Grass Fed vs. Grain Fed is Misleading Science

10:49 The Price Debate: iPhone vs. Food Costs & Defending Farmers' Prices

15:21 Sponsor Break: Sunrise Flour Mill

16:17 Discovery 2: Jack Daniels Ends Cow Feeder Program: The Whiskey Beef Controversy

18:06 Carbon Credits vs. Circular Ag: Why Digesters are Replacing $8/Day Cow Feed

24:44 Discovery 3: NFL Quarterback & Tractor Prodigy Team Up (Jackson Lux & Brock Purdy)

27:44 The John Deere Goldmine: Uplifting Youth in Ag & Brock Purdy's Burnt Eyebrow

32:22 Sponsor Break: Our Farms (Direct-to-Consumer)

33:29 Disco Debrief: Point Reyes Scandal Update: The $10M Nature Conservancy Land Grab

37:50 The NDA Controversy & What Happens to the Grazing Land Now

40:15 Dates are Hand-Pollinated: Why Bees Do Less Than 1% of the Work

44:02 The Viral Date Recipes (Snickers & Cookie Lies) and Labor-Intensive Farming

46:09 Discover on the Road Confession: Oyster Diving is Next! (New Episodes Tease)

50:02 Wrap-up and Final Thoughts

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Discover Luke Bryan vs Glyphosate Girl, Sticker Free Supermarkets & America's Farm Stay Boom16 Oct 202500:49:05

Ep 232 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into viral apple-splitting techniques, controversial rodeo documentaries, farm wellness tourism, and laser fruit labeling technology --- with their usual dose of snark and sincerity.

From Apple Girl Kait's viral fruit-splitting powers (spoiler: the hosts can't replicate it) to the realities of 20-year apple farming lifecycles and GMO solutions for browning, the agriculture education is real. Then they dive into Boot Barn's "Hell on Wheels" docuseries featuring bad boy bareback rider Rocker Steiner, European-style agritourism booming in America, and whether luxury farm stays help or hinder consumer understanding of production agriculture.

The episode wraps with Australia's innovative laser fruit labeling technology that could eliminate 110 tons of plastic sticker waste annually, plus a heated debrief on Glyphosate Girl's attack on Luke Bryan's Bayer partnership. From terminology debates (herbicide vs. pesticide) to food stylists fuming over etched fruit, it's another week of agriculture meeting pop culture with plenty of contradictions along the way..

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Apple Girl Kait's viral fruit-splitting technique and apple farming realities
🪩 Rocker Steiner's controversial rodeo documentary series
🪩 The rise of luxury agritourism in America
🪩 Luke Bryan vs. Glyphosate Girl controversy
🪩 Laser fruit labels replacing plastic stickers
🪩 GMO Arctic apples and consumer contradictions

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro: This Week on Discover Ag
02:00 - Discovery 1: Is Apple Girl Kait's Viral Apple Split Strength or Technique?
07:00 - The 20-Year Lifecycle & The Problem of Apple Waste
09:00 - GMO Arctic Apple: The Non-Browning Solution Consumers Need?
15:00 - Sponsor Break: ARMA Colostrum (Superfood Powder)
16:00 - Sponsor Break: Cozy Earth (Bamboo Sheets)
17:00 - Discovery 2: Hell On Wheels - Boot Barn's Docuseries on Rocker Steiner
22:00 - Rocker Steiner: The Bad Boy of Rodeo & His Extreme Lineage
26:00 - Discovery 3: The Rise of Luxury Agritourism - US Farm Stays vs. Europe
32:00 - Does Farm-to-Table Hinder Consumer Understanding of Production Ag?
36:00 - Sponsor Break: Mary T Faber's Solutions (Bookkeeping)
37:00 - Disco Debrief: Glyphosate Girl Attacks Luke Bryan's Bayer Partnership
40:00 - Fact Check: Is Glyphosate an Herbicide or a Pesticide?
42:00 - Discovery 4: Lasered Fruit Labels & Solving the 110-Ton Plastic Sticker Problem
47:00 - Food Stylists Are Fuming: The Problem with Etched Fruit for TV
48:00 - The Whack-A-Mole Game of Food System Innovation
49:00 - Outro: Thanks for Listening, Discos!

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Discover Seed Oil Grandma, Texas' Cotton Problem & Boston's Big Rodeo Return09 Oct 202501:18:43

Ep 231 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into generational food debates, Boston's rodeo revival, and Texas' fight against an invasive pest — with plenty of banter along the way.

First up: A viral reel sparks debate about seed oils and generational food culture. An "almond daughter" confronts her "seed oil grandmother" about pantry staples, but the comment section isn't having it. Natalie and Tara explore how different generations relate to food, why we're so divided on nutrition, and whether we've optimized ourselves into confusion.

Then, the rodeo returns to Boston for the first time in nearly 100 years — complete with skyscrapers, city hall plaza, and plenty of PETA protesters. The hosts discuss the logistics of transforming downtown into a rodeo arena, why animal activists are so vocal about rodeos, and whether this cultural moment will stick around.

Next, Bose drops a butter-yellow Bluetooth speaker packaged like a stick of butter, and the marketing genius (or missed opportunity) has everyone talking. Plus, a quick debrief on Steven McBee heading to BravoCon and what that means for ag's crossover into mainstream entertainment.

Finally, Texas agriculture faces a new threat: the cotton jassid, an invasive leaf hopper spreading fast from Florida to the cotton belt. Tara talks to a local cotton farmer about what this pest could mean for the multi-billion dollar industry — and why Georgia growers are already devastated.

BUT WAIT — there's more!

Stick around for a bonus mini-interview with Jeff Risley, Executive Director of the Renewable Energy Farmers of America (REFA). If you've ever considered solar, wind, or any renewable project on your farm, this conversation is a must-listen. Jeff breaks down peer-to-peer resources, lease negotiations, succession planning, and how REFA helps farmers make informed decisions about long-term energy opportunities. Learn more at https://renewableenergyfarmers.org

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Seed oil grandma vs. almond daughter: a generational food war
🪩 Boston's first rodeo in nearly 100 years
🪩 Bose's butter-yellow speaker (and why it's not called butter yellow)
🪩 Steven McBee is headed to BravoCon
🪩 The cotton jassid invasion threatening Texas agriculture
🪩 Renewable energy opportunities for farmers and ranchers

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro: This Week on Discover Ag
01:00 - Discovery #1: The Viral "Almond Daughter vs. Seed Oil Grandma" Reel
05:00 - The Generational Food Divide and the Rise of Convenience
11:00 - Optimizing Food: Has Our Generation Swung Too Far?
15:00 - Is Modern Food WORSE? The Ultra-Processed Food Conversation
16:44 - Sponsor: Mary T Faber's Solutions (Bookkeeping)
17:50 - Sponsor: Our Farms (Farm-to-Table Marketplace)
19:00 - Discovery #2: Boston's First Rodeo in 100 Years
24:00 - Why Hasn't Boston Had a Rodeo? Strict Animal Welfare Laws
25:22 - "Animals Are Being Killed!" Fact-Checking Rodeo Misinformation
29:00 - Discovery #3: Bose's Butter Yellow Speaker & Viral PR Stunt
33:00 - Turtle Box Speaker Review: The Unbeatable Outdoor Speaker
36:57 - Sponsor: Sunrise Flour Mill (Heritage Wheat)
37:44 - Debrief: Steven McBee is Going to BravoCon!
40:35 - McBee Farms Season 3 Confirmed & Why We Love The Show
42:52 - Discovery #4: Cotton Jassid Emergency Threatens Texas Agriculture
45:00 - Georgia Cotton Decimated: A Farmer's Perspective on the Leaf Hopper
48:00 - Rapid Timeline: How the Pest is Sweeping Across the US
50:56 - The Realities of Agriculture & The Need for Modern Tools
51:48 - Mini Interview: Renewable Energy Farmers of America with Jeff Risley

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Discover Toxic Green Potatoes, McDonald's $200M Regenerative Ag Commitment & Lil Wayne's Horse Racing Debut02 Oct 202500:46:32

Ep 230 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into AI-powered potato sorting, cowboy boot emojis, and McDonald's massive regenerative agriculture investment — plus a Clarkson's Farm debrief and Lil Wayne's unexpected horse racing debut.

First up: Potato Ty takes viewers behind the scenes of green potato sorting on his Canadian farm. The hosts explore how AI technology identifies toxic potatoes (yes, green potatoes contain solanine and shouldn't be eaten), the fascinating machinery that sorts them, and why dairy cows are the ultimate recyclers — eating those green potatoes safely thanks to their multiple stomachs. It's a masterclass in agricultural innovation and food waste reduction.

Then, Ariat's social media team makes a bold move: an open letter to Apple demanding better cowboy boot emojis. With three British guard options but no proper Western representation, the hosts debate whether this PSA will spark real change and share their own emoji habits (spoiler: Tara switched to grayscale mode and can no longer tell which heart she's sending).

Next, Lil Wayne enters the horse racing world with his stallion "Six Hoof Seven Hoof" (named after his hit "6 Foot 7 Foot"). Tara shares her family's deep horse racing history, from summers in Delmar to a touching tribute to her late father-in-law through a racehorse named Randy's Reserve.

BUT WAIT — there's more!

McDonald's announces a $200 million commitment over seven years to promote regenerative agriculture practices on 4 million acres across 38 states. Natalie and Tara dissect whether this is genuine change or greenwashing, how grants will reach family ranches in the cow-calf sector, and what it means when major suppliers like Cargill co-fund the initiative. Plus: insights from an upcoming Dear Disco interview with food scientist Stefan Van Vliet on labeling and marketing in agriculture.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 AI sorting technology for toxic green potatoes

🪩 How dairy cows safely eat what humans can't

🪩 Ariat's emoji activism for Western culture

🪩 Lil Wayne's horse racing debut (and prize money!)

🪩 Clarkson's Farm Season 4 emotional pub journey

🪩 McDonald's $200M regenerative agriculture commitment

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro & Listener Review: Pop Culture Meets Agriculture

02:00 - Green Potatoes: Why They're Poisonous & How AI in Agriculture Sorts Them

08:00 - Cows Eat Green Potatoes? How Ruminants Prevent Food Waste (Potato Tie & Jennifer Garner)

13:00 - Sponsor Break: Duckworth Co. & Turtle Box Speakers

15:00 - We Need a Cowboy Boot Emoji! Ariat International's Viral Social Media Campaign

21:00 - Lil Wayne Enters Horse Racing: The Rapper's Racehorse Wins Big

26:00 - Sponsor Break: Farm Wife Tallow & Cozy Earth

29:00 - Clarkson's Farm Effect: How Jeremy Clarkson's Show Boosted Agricultural Education

35:00 - McDonald's Regenerative Ag Investment: Is it Greenwashing or Real Change?

46:00 - Wrap-up & Outro

 

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