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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

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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
  • 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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  • 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/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 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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