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Discover Ag

Tara Vander Dussen & Natalie Kovarik

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

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56:12

Discover Why Over 40% of U.S. Farmland Is Changing...

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2026/08/27

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 🤠

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Discover Bison Ranching, The Buffalo Myth & Why They...

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2026/08/20

Millions once roamed the United States. Then fewer than a thousand were left. This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara head to Cross Timbers Bison Ranch to see what it really takes to raise one of our most iconic animals. From the near-extinction of the American bison to their incredible comeback, they get hands-on at a working ranch — covering the history, what makes them different from cattle (it's a lot), and the ranchers committed to keeping bison on the American landscape. What We

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38:17

Discover Why Farmers Can't Just Stop Using...

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2026/08/13

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

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48:17

Discover Why Italian Pasta Is Actually American, A...

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2026/08/06

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 🤠 🪩

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46:49

Discover The New World Screwworm Update & How Beef...

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2026/07/30

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

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19:42

Discover What Happens Inside a Beef Processing Plant...

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2026/07/23

The part of the beef industry everyone argues about is the part almost no one has actually seen. This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara follow cattle's journey from a grassy pasture at R.A. Brown Ranch to the processing floor at American Butchery. Get answers to your most pressing questions: What happens before beef reaches my plate? How are cattle raised? Why do feedyards exist? What do cattle eat? How do steaks and ground beef make it to the grocery store? What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩

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46:19

Discover A McBee Dynasty Star Fighting for Farmers,...

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2026/07/16

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

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41:42

Discover The Truth About Dyed Oranges, Citrus Grown...

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2026/07/09

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 🤠 🪩

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Discover How Florida Is Fighting Back to Save Its Citrus

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2026/07/02

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

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51:24

Discover Why Wheat Became One of the World's Most...

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2026/06/25

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

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Discover New World Screwworm is Back, FWAW's Finale &...

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2026/06/18

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

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57:36

Discover Steak 'n Shake's MAHA Takeover, A Cowgirl's...

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2026/06/11

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

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54:09

Discover A FWAW Ex Trolls Farmer, The Trad Wife Book...

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2026/06/04

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

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17:51

Discover Ag On The Road: Red Snapper Ep 5 🎣 Inside...

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2026/05/29

In episode 5 of Discover Ag: On The Road, we head offshore to discover RED SNAPPER with Captain Steve. In this episode, we step onboard to follow the full process, from heading out offshore to seeing how fishermen locate, catch, sort, and bring in red snapper during the season. After our time out on the water, we also visit Local Foods to see what happens next once the fish are brought back to shore. As a Florida-based seafood and specialty distributor, Local Foods works with fresh seafood coming in

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Discover Fresh vs. Frozen Fish, What Seafood...

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2026/05/28

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

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57:57

Discover The Big Four In Trouble, John Deere's MLB...

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2026/05/21

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 surpringly 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

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01:22:32

Discover Toyota's Growing Tomatoes, MAHAs Glyphosate...

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2026/05/14

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

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Discover Declining Honey Production, A2 Milk VS Milk...

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2026/05/07

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

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58:40

Discover The New USDA Office of Seafood, Goats...

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2026/04/30

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

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Discover What Every American Farmer Needs to Know...

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2026/04/23

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)

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