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Discover Ag

Discover Ag

By: Tara Vander Dussen & Natalie Kovarik
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 Discover Ag is a top-ranked podcast that deep dives the latest news in the world of food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist. Enjoy insightful commentary and real-time breakdowns of the latest trending topics and hot headlines straight from a millennial dairy farmer and cattle rancher. Not a boring podcast for farmers, Discover Ag is your go-to news source on all things Americana - think RFK Jrs MAHA Movement, NFL's obsession with Uncrustables, or Yellowstone's Red Carpet Premier. Expect to be wildly entertained and informed as you go beyond the headlines to discover what's new in the world of food, agriculture, and Western culture.Created by Elevate Ag © 2023 Politics & Government
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  • Discover National Parks for Sale, 60 Harvest’s Left? and Dallas Cowboys Get a Pay Raise

    Discover National Parks for Sale, 60 Harvest’s Left? and Dallas Cowboys Get a Pay Raise
    Jun 26 2025
    Ep 216 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dive into the drama, empowerment, and pop culture impact behind the new Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders documentary series. From a jaw-dropping 400% pay raise to emotional audition cuts, they unpack what’s changed for these iconic performers and what still needs work. Natalie and Tara also celebrate the winners of the Discover Ag NASCAR giveaway and tease a DISCOs meetup. From there, they break down some surprising food headlines: a Haribo candy recall linked to cannabis, misleading claims about soil health and “only 60 harvests left,” and what’s really driving nutrient loss in our food system. If you’ve ever wondered whether expired Sour Punch Straws are a real threat (spoiler: not really) or felt confused about breeding vs. GMOs when it comes to flavor and nutrition, this episode is for you. What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders get a major pay raise 🪩 The truth about nutrient loss in food 🪩 Haribo candy recall leads to a wild convo about expired snacks and edible safety 🪩 Trump’s proposed public land auction: What it means for Western states and agriculture 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 📚 Mary T Faber – Bookkeeping Services for Rural Entrepreneurs → Mention “Discover Ag” when you reach out: https://marytfaber.com 🪰 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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    53 mins
  • Discover Bioengineered Food Labels, Meat Bans & Clarkson Farms Season 4

    Discover Bioengineered Food Labels, Meat Bans & Clarkson Farms Season 4
    Jun 19 2025

    Ep 215 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara break down the chaos and charm of Clarkson’s Farm Season 4 from surprise restaurant launches to red tape and that abrupt, buzzworthy finale. Plus, new cast member Harriet sparks mixed reactions from fans and hosts alike.

    Next, the DISCOs tackle viral confusion over “bioengineered” food labels at Whole Foods and how influencers are turning GMO fear into follower gold. Also: solo dinners get real (string cheese and pizza in a robe, anyone?), lab-grown meat bans sweep the U.S., and upcoming expert guests promise a clash of opinions on CRISPR, glyphosate, and the future of food.

    Whether you’re in it for ag policy or just to feel better about your microwave meal habits, this episode’s got you.

    What We Discovered This Week 🤠

    🪩 Clarkson’s Farm S4: cast changes, farm finances, and UK subsidies

    🪩 Viral reels vs. science: bioengineered food labeling explained

    🪩 Lab-grown meat bans across U.S. states

    🪩 What we really eat when our spouses aren’t home

    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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    47 mins
  • Discover European Vs American Food, $10k Farm Memberships & What’s Really In Your McDonald's Fries

    Discover European Vs American Food, $10k Farm Memberships & What’s Really In Your McDonald's Fries
    Jun 12 2025
    Ep 214 | DISCOS 🕺 in this episode, Natalie and Tara explore one of the most fascinating delivery routes in America: a team of mules carrying mail down 2,000 feet into the Grand Canyon to reach the Supai tribe. It’s a powerful blend of tradition, logistics, and modern rural resilience. From there, they head to Portugal for a chat about European food culture and smaller portions and slower meals. A new series on glyphosate and GMOs is also teased, promising a balanced deep dive into one of agriculture’s most heated debates. Nat and Tara weigh in on the Sweet Honey Farm wellness club charging up to $10K/year for farm access, a potato farmer’s takedown of viral McDonald’s fry misinformation. Plus, a special interview with a potato farmer named Buddy Jorde from Eastern New Mexico What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 USPS Mule Routes in the Grand Canyon 🪩 European Food Habits vs. American Assumptions 🪩 Sweet Honey Farm's Influencer-Driven Agritourism Model 🪩 Debunking Myths About Pesticides in Your Fries 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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    57 mins
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