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  • Discover White House Raw Milk Shots, The Great Land Transfer & $66M Food Fraud + Ever.Ag Interview

    Discover White House Raw Milk Shots, The Great Land Transfer & $66M Food Fraud + Ever.Ag Interview
    Jun 5 2025
    Ep 213 | Get Ready DISCOs 💃 This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into four major food and ag stories shaping headlines and your grocery cart 🛒 First up: whole milk is having a moment 🥛 Once villainized, it’s now back in the spotlight thanks to a nationwide obsession with protein. Then it’s on to the $24 trillion question 👀 who will own U.S. farmland in 10 years? With aging farmers and rising land prices 📈 the so-called “Great Land Transfer” is already underway, and the fight to keep farmland in family hands or first-gen farmer control is just beginning. We bring you the feel-good story of NASCAR driver Ross Chastain, a Florida watermelon farmer 🍉🧑‍🌾 who just won the Coca-Cola 600 (and smashed a melon to celebrate). We also discovered a JAW-DROPPING $66 million food stamp fraud case that’s raising questions about SNAP oversight, access to nutritious food, and what "abuse" in the system ⚖️ really looks like. Plus, a special interview with dairy market advisor Katie from EverAg about what’s driving milk trends and how dairy producers can navigate the volatility. 📊 Ever.Ag: We customize strategies to fit your unique operation, ensuring you have the tools, insights, and experienced guidance to protect your margins while looking for opportunities. Visit https://ever.ag/dairy-risk-protection/discover What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 Whole milk’s comeback and America’s protein obsession 🪩 Farmland ownership shifts and the risks of consolidation 🪩 Ross Chastain’s NASCAR win and ag advocacy from the driver’s seat 🪩 SNAP fraud, soda stats, and food access on the margins 🪩 EverAg insights on dairy marketing and price protection Nascar Giveaway WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG- A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @‌NatalieKovarik, a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher, & @‌TaraVanderDussen, a sought-after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer. SHOP OUR APPAREL- We offer two collections: our Core Collection and our Club Discover Collection. Shop them all here https://d5ef5e-0a.myshopify.com JOIN CLUB DISCOVER- Take it further by joining our Discover Ag Facebook Group! Create a community by connecting with fellow Disco listeners, and help vote on the articles we cover! https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubdiscover CONNECT ONLINE & ON SOCIAL Website: https://discoverag.com/ Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@discoveragpodcast SPONSORS & DISCOUNTS 🎶 Turtlebox – Outdoor-ready Bluetooth speakers → Code “DISCOVER” for a free hat: https://turtleboxaudio.com 📊 Ever.Ag – Risk management strategies for ag → Learn more: https://ever.ag/dairy-risk-protection/discover 🪰 ClariFly® – Trusted fly control for dairy & beef operations → Learn more: https://centralflycontrol.com 🛋️ Sweet Water Pillows – Leather pillows made in the USA → Code “DISCOVER” for free tote: https://sweetwaterpillows.com 🛏️ Cozy Earth – Luxury bedding & loungewear → Code “DISCOVER” for 40% off: https://cozyearth.com/discoverag 🌾 Sunrise Flour Mill – Organic, heritage grains → Code “DISCOVER” for 10% off: https://sunriseflourmill.com 💪 ARMRA Colostrum – Immune & vitality support → Code “DISCOVER” for 15% off: https://tryarmra.com/DISCOVER 🍯 Manukora Honey – Premium Mānuka Honey → Get $25 off the Starter Kit: https://manukora.com/DISCOVER 💄 Toups & Co – Natural skincare & makeup → https://toupsandco.com/DISCOVERAG 🧥 Duckworth – Merino wool apparel from Montana → Code “DISCOVER” for 10% off: https://duckworthco.com 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.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Discover Alan Jackson’s Final Tour, Ivanka’s Food Waste Fix & Farmer Wants a Wife Finale + Clarify Interview

    Discover Alan Jackson’s Final Tour, Ivanka’s Food Waste Fix & Farmer Wants a Wife Finale + Clarify Interview
    May 29 2025
    Ep 212 | DISCOs 🪩 this episode of Discover Ag with Natalie and Tara is PACKED! Kicking off with a bittersweet goodbye to Alan Jackson, who recently announced his retirement from touring. From Chattahoochee to charity, the country legend’s decades-long career gets the recognition it deserves. Then it’s off to the movies with a recap of The Last Rodeo, a new bull-riding film starring Neil McDonough that blends action, faith, and family values with real PBR athletes and authentic rodeo grit. Why do credentials matter more than ever in the digital age? It’s because we have reached a point where wellness influencers and registered dietitians clash daily. Nat and Tara have a candid discussion on Ivanka Trump’s Planet Harvest initiative, the promise (and PR risks) of reducing food waste with “ugly” produce. A real-world breakdown of fly control on farms, including a guest interview with Tara’s husband, Daniel, about how Clarifly has changed the game on their dairy operation. And of course, a FULL recap of the Farmer Wants a Wife finale 😳 CLARIFY: ClariFly® from Central Life Sciences is a feed-through fly control solution trusted by dairy and beef producers to reduce fly populations before they even start. Learn more and find out how ClariFly® fits into your fly control program here: https://www.centralflycontrol.com/ What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 Alan Jackson’s farewell tour and legacy 🪩 The Last Rodeo: faith, bull riding & real PBR cowboys 🪩 Ivanka Trump’s food waste fix—helpful or hype? 🪩 Fly control on the farm: Clarifly, IPM & what’s actually working 🪩 Farmer Wants a Wife finale breakdown: Where are they now? Nascar Giveaway: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoDEpCfli8E0F8eKk6LfZtIUiM_e1JC1GibVbXAQr_84KUsA/viewform?usp=dialog WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG- A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @‌NatalieKovarik, a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher, & @‌TaraVanderDussen, a sought-after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer. SHOP OUR APPAREL- We offer two collections: our Core Collection and our Club Discover Collection. Shop them all here https://d5ef5e-0a.myshopify.com JOIN CLUB DISCOVER- Take it further by joining our Discover Ag Facebook Group! Create a community by connecting with fellow Disco listeners, and help vote on the articles we cover! https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubdiscover CONNECT ONLINE & ON SOCIAL Website: https://discoverag.com/ Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@discoveragpodcast SPONSORS & DISCOUNTS 🎶 Turtlebox – Outdoor-ready Bluetooth speakers → Code “DISCOVER” for a free hat: https://turtleboxaudio.com 📊 Ever.Ag – Risk management strategies for ag → Learn more: https://ever.ag/dairy-risk-protection 🛋️ Sweet Water Pillows – Leather pillows made in the USA → Code “DISCOVER” for free tote: https://sweetwaterpillows.com 🛏️ Cozy Earth – Luxury bedding & loungewear → Code “DISCOVER” for 40% off: https://cozyearth.com/discoverag 🌾 Sunrise Flour Mill – Organic, heritage grains → Code “DISCOVER” for 10% off: https://sunriseflourmill.com 💪 ARMRA Colostrum – Immune & vitality support → Code “DISCOVER” for 15% off: https://tryarmra.com/DISCOVER 🍯 Manukora Honey – Premium Mānuka Honey → Get $25 off the Starter Kit: https://manukora.com/DISCOVER 💄 Toups & Co – Natural skincare & makeup → https://toupsandco.com/DISCOVERAG 🧥 Duckworth – Merino wool apparel from Montana → Code “DISCOVER” for 10% off: https://duckworthco.com 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.
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Discover Luke Combs Semi-Retires, Carrots Get Canceled & NASCAR Goes Green

    Discover Luke Combs Semi-Retires, Carrots Get Canceled & NASCAR Goes Green
    May 22 2025
    Ep 211 | Howdy DISCOs 💃 Natalie and Tara tap into a cultural shift that hits home for many: Luke Combs’ decision to scale back from full tours in favor of family time, as the country star headlines festivals instead of touring city after city. Then it’s straight into the trenches of wellness influencer misinformation, this time featuring a viral claim that… carrots aren’t food? We also dive into Trader Joe’s fertilized eggs going viral (can you hatch them?) NASCAR’s pivot to sustainable ethanol fuels, thanks to the Iowa Corn 350, and of course, some honest reality TV debriefing as Farmer Wants a Wife heads into the home stretch. Nascar Giveaway: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeoDEpCfli8E0F8eKk6LfZtIUiM_e1JC1GibVbXAQr_84KUsA/viewform?usp=dialog What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 Luke Combs, family values, and post-COVID work-life balance 🪩 “Carrots are toxic”? Let’s talk about food facts vs. Instagram fear-mongering 🪩 NASCAR’s big sustainability play with corn-based fuel 🪩 Fertilized egg confusion at Trader Joe’s (plus a few staged chick videos 🐣) 🪩 Farmer Wants a Wife: Family visits, intimacy gaps, and production twists WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG- where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @‌NatalieKovarik, a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher, & @‌TaraVanderDussen, a sought-after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the week's top articles and discover what's new in the world of food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist. SHOP OUR APPAREL- We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with more fun, limited-time offer designs. Shop them all here https://d5ef5e-0a.myshopify.com JOIN CLUB DISCOVER- Take it further by joining our Discover Ag Facebook Group! Create a community by connecting with fellow Disco listeners, and help vote on the articles we cover! https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubdiscover CONNECT ONLINE & ON SOCIAL Website: https://discoverag.com/ Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@discoveragpodcast TURTLE BOX: Turtlebox is the ultimate portable speaker built for life outdoors. It's Waterproof and ultra-durable, Bluetooth ready with 120 dB of big, bold sound. Code "DISCOVER" at checkout on https://turtleboxaudio.com/ gets you a free hat. CLARIFY: ClariFly® from Central Life Sciences is a feed-through fly control solution trusted by dairy and beef producers to reduce fly populations before they even start. Learn more and find out how ClariFly® fits into your fly control program here: https://www.centralflycontrol.com/ Ever.Ag: We customize strategies to fit your unique operation, ensuring you have the tools, insights, and experienced guidance to protect your margins while looking for opportunities. Visit https://ever.ag/dairy-risk-protection SWEET WATER PILLOWS: Sweet water pillows are luxurious, genuine leather pillows made 100% in the USA. They feature award-winning, independent artists, so every pillow tells a story. Head to https://sweetwaterpillows.com and use code DISCOVER to get FREE Club Discover merch included in your pillow order! BERKELEY LIFE: Unlock the foundation of great health and your optimal wellbeing with Nitric Oxide (N.O.), head to https://berkeleylife.com/ Use Code "DISCOVER" at checkout for 15% off. COZY EARTH: High-end luxury bedding and loungewear, Cozy Earth will help you transform your home. Oprah's favorite things 7 years in a row, and is backed by a lengthy warranty as a testament to their confidence in quality and performance. https://cozyearth.com/discoverag Use Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 40% off. SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Sunrise Flour Mill has no added chemicals, and they never bleach or bromate. Their wheat is grown on a 4th-generation organic family farm, and they control every part of their wheat's journey from pasture to kitchen. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10% off. ARMRA COLOSTRUM: ARMRA Colostrum™ strengthens your body's barriers to defend against everyday threats and enhance vitality. https://tryarmra.com/DISCOVER Use Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 15% off. MANUKORA HONEY: Pure, high-grade Mānuka honey with nutrients to support your immunity, digestion & more. Head to https://MANUKORA.com/DISCOVER to get $25 off the Starter Kit. TOUPS & CO: Toups & Co is 100% natural skincare and makeup that uses tallow from grass-fed cows, organic cold-pressed olive oil, and certified organic essential oils. It is handcrafted in Alabama! Head to https://toupsandco.com/DISCOVERAG to get yours today! DUCKWORTH: DuckWorth Merino Wool products are made with wool grown at their Montana Ranch. They carefully manage every step of the process, from fiber to finished garments. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10%. This ...
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    59 mins
  • Discover Egg Label Lies, The ACMs, and Chobani’s $1.2B Dairy Play

    Discover Egg Label Lies, The ACMs, and Chobani’s $1.2B Dairy Play
    May 15 2025
    Ep 210 | HELLO DISCOVERING DISCOs 🕺 This week Natalie and Tara crack open the confusion surrounding egg carton claims… because let’s be honest, what does “pasture raised” or “vegetarian fed” really mean? (Hint: not what you think.) From greenwashed grocery store labels to the myth of hormone-free poultry, the girls break down how to read between the marketing lines—and why doing your own research matters more than ever. Next, it’s ACM Awards highlights and unpacking the newly announced Yellowstone spinoff featuring Casey Dutton in a cowboy-meets-marshals twist. They also shed light on a significant development in the dairy industry: Chobani’s $1.2 BILLION investment in U.S. manufacturing and its potential to reshape the future of small dairy farms. Finishing strong with a Farmer Wants a Wife recap. Colton’s indecisiveness, Bailey’s boundary-setting, and predictions for the season finale keep the DISCO discussion going strong. What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩Why “vegetarian-fed” eggs should raise red flags 🪩Egg label decoding:pasture-raised, free-range, cage-free—what’s actually regulated 🪩The ACMs: Lainey Wilson, Alan Jackson, and fashion wins 🪩New Yellowstone spinoff alert: Casey Dutton joins the U.S. Marshals 🪩Chobani’s dairy power play and what it means for U.S. farmers 🪩Farmer Wants a Wife dating breakdowns and finale teasers WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG- where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @‌NatalieKovarik, a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher, & @‌TaraVanderDussen, a sought-after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the week's top articles and discover what's new in the world of food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist. SHOP OUR APPAREL- We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with more fun, limited-time offer designs. Shop them all here https://d5ef5e-0a.myshopify.com JOIN CLUB DISCOVER- Take it further by joining our Discover Ag Facebook Group! Create a community by connecting with fellow Disco listeners, and help vote on the articles we cover! https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubdiscover CONNECT ONLINE & ON SOCIAL Website: https://discoverag.com/ Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@discoveragpodcast TURTLE BOX: Turtlebox is the ultimate portable speaker built for life outdoors. It's Waterproof and ultra-durable, Bluetooth ready with 120 dB of big, bold sound. Code "DISCOVER" at checkout on https://turtleboxaudio.com/ gets you a free hat. CLARIFY: ClariFly® from Central Life Sciences is a feed-through fly control solution trusted by dairy and beef producers to reduce fly populations before they even start. Learn more and find out how ClariFly® fits into your fly control program here: https://www.centralflycontrol.com/ SWEET WATER PILLOWS: Sweet water pillows are luxurious, genuine leather pillows made 100% in the USA. They feature award-winning, independent artists, so every pillow tells a story. Head to https://sweetwaterpillows.com and use code DISCOVER to get FREE Club Discover merch included in your pillow order! BERKELEY LIFE: Unlock the foundation of great health and your optimal wellbeing with Nitric Oxide (N.O.), head to https://berkeleylife.com/ Use Code "DISCOVER" at checkout for 15% off. COZY EARTH: High-end luxury bedding and loungewear, Cozy Earth will help you transform your home. Oprah's favorite things 7 years in a row, and is backed by a lengthy warranty as a testament to their confidence in quality and performance. https://cozyearth.com/discoverag Use Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 40% off. SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Sunrise Flour Mill has no added chemicals, and they never bleach or bromate. Their wheat is grown on a 4th-generation organic family farm, and they control every part of their wheat's journey from pasture to kitchen. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10% off. ARMRA COLOSTRUM: ARMRA Colostrum™ strengthens your body's barriers to defend against everyday threats and enhance vitality. https://tryarmra.com/DISCOVER Use Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 15% off. MANUKORA HONEY: Pure, high-grade Mānuka honey with nutrients to support your immunity, digestion & more. Head to https://MANUKORA.com/DISCOVER to get $25 off the Starter Kit. TOUPS & CO: Toups & Co is 100% natural skincare and makeup that uses tallow from grass-fed cows, organic cold-pressed olive oil, and certified organic essential oils. It is handcrafted in Alabama! Head to https://toupsandco.com/DISCOVERAG to get yours today! DUCKWORTH: DuckWorth Merino Wool products are made with wool grown at their Montana Ranch. They carefully manage every step of the process, from fiber to finished garments. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10%. This episode may contain paid endorsements ...
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Discover A $1,500 Sandwich, Lainey Wilson in Hollywood & Wagyu Lies?!

    Discover A $1,500 Sandwich, Lainey Wilson in Hollywood & Wagyu Lies?!
    May 8 2025
    Ep 209 | Natalie and Tara Discover the realities of food production through the lens of a viral experiment: one man’s mission to make a chicken sandwich entirely from scratch, $1,500 later (yes, really), his underwhelming sandwich says more about our modern food system than any TikTok ever could. From there, they head to California’s Desert Rodeo, where cowboy tradition collides with influencer culture, raising questions about authenticity, animal welfare, and the evolving image of western sports. Discover Lainey Wilson’s new role in the film adaptation of Reminders of Him, why food misinformation about Wagyu beef is back in the spotlight (and still wrong), and what’s really going down as Farmer Wants a Wife nears its finale. What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 What making a chicken sandwich really costs 🪩 Are influencer rodeos helping or hurting the sport? 🪩 Lainey Wilson joins the cast of Reminders of Him (and we're starting a book club 📚) 🪩 Wagyu misinformation goes viral—again—and why it matters 🪩 Farmer Wants a Wife predictions, tears, and a kiss count for Colton 💋 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG- where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @‌NatalieKovarik, a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher, & @‌TaraVanderDussen, a sought-after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the week's top articles and discover what's new in the world of food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist. SHOP OUR APPAREL- We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with more fun, limited-time offer designs. Shop them all here https://d5ef5e-0a.myshopify.com JOIN CLUB DISCOVER- Take it further by joining our Discover Ag Facebook Group! Create a community by connecting with fellow Disco listeners, and help vote on the articles we cover! https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubdiscover CONNECT ONLINE & ON SOCIAL Website: https://discoverag.com/ Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@discoveragpodcast TURTLE BOX: Turtlebox is the ultimate portable speaker built for life outdoors. It's Waterproof and ultra-durable, Bluetooth ready with 120 dB of big, bold sound. Code "DISCOVER" at checkout on https://turtleboxaudio.com/ gets you a free hat. CLARIFY: ClariFly® from Central Life Sciences is a feed-through fly control solution trusted by dairy and beef producers to reduce fly populations before they even start. Learn more and find out how ClariFly® fits into your fly control program here: https://www.centralflycontrol.com/ SWEET WATER PILLOWS: Sweet water pillows are luxurious, genuine leather pillows made 100% in the USA. They feature award-winning, independent artists, so every pillow tells a story. Head to https://sweetwaterpillows.com and use code DISCOVER to get FREE Club Discover merch included in your pillow order! BERKELEY LIFE: Unlock the foundation of great health and your optimal wellbeing with Nitric Oxide (N.O.), head to https://berkeleylife.com/ Use Code "DISCOVER" at checkout for 15% off. COZY EARTH: High-end luxury bedding and loungewear, Cozy Earth will help you transform your home. Oprah's favorite things 7 years in a row, and is backed by a lengthy warranty as a testament to their confidence in quality and performance. https://cozyearth.com/discoverag Use Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 40% off. SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Sunrise Flour Mill has no added chemicals, and they never bleach or bromate. Their wheat is grown on a 4th-generation organic family farm, and they control every part of their wheat's journey from pasture to kitchen. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10% off. ARMRA COLOSTRUM: ARMRA Colostrum™ strengthens your body's barriers to defend against everyday threats and enhance vitality. https://tryarmra.com/DISCOVER Use Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 15% off. MANUKORA HONEY: Pure, high-grade Mānuka honey with nutrients to support your immunity, digestion & more. Head to https://MANUKORA.com/DISCOVER to get $25 off the Starter Kit. TOUPS & CO: Toups & Co is 100% natural skincare and makeup that uses tallow from grass-fed cows, organic cold-pressed olive oil, and certified organic essential oils. It is handcrafted in Alabama! Head to https://toupsandco.com/DISCOVER to get 10% off. DUCKWORTH: DuckWorth Merino Wool products are made with wool grown at their Montana Ranch. They carefully manage every step of the process, from fiber to finished garments. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10%. 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.
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Discover FDA Suspends Milk Testing?!, Pasta 101 w/ Giada & CA Rancher Fights Back

    Discover FDA Suspends Milk Testing?!, Pasta 101 w/ Giada & CA Rancher Fights Back
    May 1 2025
    Ep 208 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dive into one of the most misunderstood headlines in food news: the FDA pausing a key milk testing program—and why that doesn’t mean your milk is unsafe. Plus, we break down Giada’s high-end pasta drop (is $12.99 worth it?), Post Malone’s unexpected farming collab with Kubota and major drama in Point Reyes as ranchers face eviction in a historic California lawsuit. And of course, we dish on the latest Farmer Wants a Wife twist—because what’s a week without some cowboy chaos? What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 FDA pauses milk lab certification—what it really means 🥛 🪩 Fear-based food influencer tactics vs. actual food science 🪩Post Malone gets a tractor, and America has feelings about it 🚜🎤 🪩Giada’s pasta reel sparks a price vs. quality debate 🍝 🪩Farmer Wants a Wife: mid-season switch-up or relationship red flag? Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:56 FDA Milk Testing Changes 06:09 Understanding Milk Safety and Quality 09:07 The Role of Information in Agriculture 12:06 Pasta 101 with Giada De Laurentiis 14:49 The Impact of Influencers on Food Choices 18:09 Kubota's Partnership with Post Malone 20:59 Cultural Relevance in Agriculture Marketing 32:15 Updates on the Point Reyes Lawsuit 3 8:52 Nicolette Hawn Nyman's Lawsuit Against the Park Service 42:19 Reality TV Drama: Farmer Wants a Wife WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG- A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @‌NatalieKovarik a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher & @‌TaraVanderDussen a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer. Every week we dive into the week's top articles and discover what's new in the world of food, agriculture, and western culture with a pop culture twist. SHOP OUR APPAREL- We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with our more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with our more fun, limited-time offer designs. Shop them all here https://d5ef5e-0a.myshopify.com JOIN CLUB DISCOVER- Take it a step further by joining our Discover Ag Facebook Group! Create community by connecting with fellow Disco listeners, and help vote on the articles we cover! https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubdiscover CONNECT ONLINE & ON SOCIAL Website: https://discoverag.com/ Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@discoveragpodcast TURTLE BOX: Turtlebox is the ultimate portable speaker built for life outdoors. It's Waterproof and ultra-durable, Bluetooth ready with 120 dB of big, bold sound. Code "DISCOVER" at checkout on https://turtleboxaudio.com/ gets you a free hat. CLARIFY: ClariFly® from Central Life Sciences is a feed-through fly control solution trusted by dairy and beef producers to reduce fly populations before they even start. Learn more and find out how ClariFly® fits into your fly control program here: https://www.centralflycontrol.com/ SWEET WATER PILLOWS: Sweet water pillows are luxurious, genuine leather pillows made 100% in the USA. Head to https://sweetwaterpillows.com and use code DISCOVER to get FREE TOTE included in your order! COZY EARTH: High-end luxury bedding and loungewear, Cozy Earth will help you transform your home. Oprah's favorite things 7 years in a row, and is backed by a lengthy warranty as a testament to their confidence in quality and performance. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 40% off. SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Sunrise Flour Mill has no added chemicals, and they never bleach or bromate. Their wheat is grown on a 4th generation organic family farm and they control every part of their wheat's journey from pasture to kitchen. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout out for 10% off. ARMRA COLOSTRUM: ARMRA Colostrum™ strengthens your body's barriers to defend against everyday threats and enhance vitality. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 15% off. MANUKORA HONEY: Pure, high-grade Mānuka honey with nutrients to support your immunity, digestion & more. Head to MANUKORA.com/DISCOVER to get $25 off the Starter Kit TOUPS & CO: Toups & Co is 100% natural skincare & makeup that uses tallow from grass-fed cows, organic cold-pressed olive oil, and certified organic essential oils. Handcrafted in Alabama! Head to https://toupsandco.com/DISCOVER to get 10% off. DUCKWORTH: DuckWorth Merino Wool products are made with wool grown at their Montana Ranch. They carefully manage every step of the process from fiber to finished garment to create a durable and beautiful Montana Born, USA Made product. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10%. 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.
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    52 mins
  • Discover American Food Allergies?? $200k Cow Manure & Chicken Footballs 🏈

    Discover American Food Allergies?? $200k Cow Manure & Chicken Footballs 🏈
    Apr 24 2025

    Natalie and Tara serve up a wild mix of food, farming, and funny in this episode. From TikTokers importing groceries from Italy (yes, including eggs!) to a Shark Tank pitch featuring biodegradable pots made from—you guessed it—cow manure, this one’s got it all.

    What We Discovered This Week 🤠

    🪩 Why a TikToker claims she's “allergic to American food” and imports kale from Italy

    🪩 A dairy farmer’s manure-to-money Shark Tank moment 💩💸

    🪩 Stand-up comedy meets chickens (seriously, “meat footballs”?!)

    🪩 Shane Smith & The Saints drop a new anthem for the Live Free campaign 🎶

    🪩 Reality TV drama from Farmer Wants a Wife—who’s in it for love vs. likes?

    WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG- A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @‌NatalieKovarik a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher & @‌TaraVanderDussen a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer. Every week we dive into the week's top articles and discover what's new in the world of food, agriculture, and western culture with a pop culture twist.

    SHOP OUR APPAREL- We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with our more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with our more fun, limited-time offer designs. Shop them all here https://d5ef5e-0a.myshopify.com

    JOIN CLUB DISCOVER- Take it a step further by joining our Discover Ag Facebook Group! Create community by connecting with fellow Disco listeners, and help vote on the articles we cover! https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubdiscover

    CONNECT ONLINE & ON SOCIAL

    Website: https://discoverag.com/

    Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/

    Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@discoveragpodcast

    SWEET WATER PILLOWS: Sweet water pillows are luxurious, genuine leather pillows made 100% in the USA. They feature award-winning, independent artists, so every pillow tells a story. Head to https://sweetwaterpillows.com and use code DISCOVER to get FREE Club Discover merch included in your pillow order!

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    Apr 17 2025
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