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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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50:17

Discover Willie Nelson's Farm Aid, The Truth About...

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2025/09/25

Ep 229 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into the headlines shaping agriculture, food safety, and pop culture — with their usual dose of fact-checking and fun. First up: The Apeel controversy explodes across social media with fearmongering videos, Bill Gates conspiracy theories, and actual lawsuits. The hosts break down the misinformation campaigns targeting the food coating company, from Michelle Pfeiffer's apology to why transparency in food labeling has become such a flashpoint

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01:17:33

Discover Florida’s New Mango Currency, European vs...

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2025/09/18

Ep 228 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into mangoes as currency, Western fashion controversy, and the differences between American and European food systems. First up: Florida's mango madness season where locals are trading mangoes for bread, ice cream, and cocktails. With mango trees producing up to 1,000 mangoes each, South Florida restaurants are capitalizing on backyard abundance by accepting fruit as payment. But are five mangoes really worth just one small ice cream? Next,

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01:07:46

Discover Parasites In Your Salmon, a Babybel Cheese...

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2025/09/11

Ep 227 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into parasites in your salmon, Post Malone's fashion debut, and a conspiracy theory about Babybel cheese --- plus why the Maha grocery trend might backfire. First up: Wild-caught salmon filled with living parasites. A viral video shows worms crawling out of fresh salmon from Costco, sparking conversations about food safety, flash freezing, and the reality that up to 80% of wild salmon can harbor parasites. The hosts explore why this is normal

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01:19:38

Discover Raw Meat Tiktok, Rats Overrun California...

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2025/09/04

Ep 226 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into the headlines shaping agriculture, policy, and culture — with their usual dose of snark and sincerity. First up: The raw meat trend taking over social media. From carnivore to completely raw, influencers are eating uncooked steak, liver, and butter straight from the stick. The hosts explore why ex-vegans are leading this movement and what it says about our relationship with extreme diets and social media virality. Then, Cracker Barrel's

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58:53

Discover Raw Milk Lawsuit, Ballerina Farm Store, &...

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2025/08/28

Ep 225 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into the headlines shaping food safety, viral culture, and wellness misinformation — with their usual dose of snark and sincerity. First up: A Florida mom's devastating lawsuit after raw milk labeled "not for human consumption" allegedly sickened her toddler and led to miscarriage. The hosts unpack the regulatory gray areas, the role of wellness influencers, and why "it's safe until it isn't" captures the raw milk debate perfectly. Then,

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50:28

Discover Lab-Grown Butter!?, Keith Urban’s New TV...

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2025/08/21

Ep 224 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into the latest food tech controversies, celebrity collabs, and policy changes shaping agriculture — with their usual dose of skepticism and ranch wisdom. First up: Bill Gates-backed lab-grown butter made from carbon hits the headlines. The hosts tear apart the sustainability claims, question who's actually asking for this tech, and explain why consumers aren't buying what Silicon Valley is selling. Spoiler alert: it's giving major Beyond Meat

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52:57

Discover Wild Caught vs Farm Raised Salmon, SNAP Bans...

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2025/08/14

Ep 223 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into the headlines shaping agriculture, policy, and culture — with their usual dose of snark and sincerity 🙂 First up: Tanner Smith from Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum" takes us to the peanut fields with his farmer dad in a heartwarming reel that's gone viral with 3 million views. The hosts dive into peanut production facts, from Georgia's dominance in the market to New Mexico's surprising top-10 status, plus why peanuts aren't actually nuts

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01:06:35

Discover Government Grabs Farmland, Denver Hates...

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2025/08/08

Ep 222 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into the headlines shaping agriculture, policy, and culture — with their usual dose of snark and sincerity. First up: Denver’s $3M climate campaign telling residents to “eat less meat.” Is this just smart marketing or another example of tone-deaf city policy? The hosts unpack the contradictions between urban climate initiatives and the agricultural backbone of Colorado — and why voters might not be on board with this push. Then, a viral

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56:10

Discover Why Agritourism Is Under Fire, McBee Dynasty...

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2025/07/31

Ep 221 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara are unpacking some of the biggest and quirkiest headlines in ag and pop culture. First up: Oregon farmers are in uproar over proposed rules that could restrict farm stands and agritourism events. From pumpkin patches to farm-to-table dinners, what’s really at stake and why a viral reel turned this policy fight into a full-on social media storm? Next, the Bravo-fueled drama of the McBee Dynasty. Is it Yellowstone meets Love Island or an honest look

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01:13:06

Discover Coca-Cola Ditches Corn Syrup, Waylon...

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2025/07/24

Ep 220 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara are diving into some wild headlines shaking up food, ag, and pop culture. First up: Donald Trump claims Coca-Cola will ditch high fructose corn syrup for cane sugar. Is this a win for health or just political drama? And what does it mean for U.S. corn farmers, sugar imports, and the Maha movement? The hosts break it all down. Next, a surprise gift for country fans: Shooter Jennings reveals unreleased music from Waylon Jennings, with the first album

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56:57

Discover Pioneer Woman Launches New Show, Are...

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2025/07/17

Ep 219 | This episode of Discover Ag with Natalie and Tara is a wild ride through ranch life, viral food claims, relatable garden fails, and the chaos of food dye policy. First up: Ree Drummond is back 👀 but this time, not in the kitchen. The Pioneer Woman has launched a brand-new YouTube series spotlighting real ranch life at the Drummond Ranch. From cattle to cowboys (and Paige’s wedding), Nat and Tara break down why this pivot is resonating and what it says about the growing interest in

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Discover UV Milk, Texas Bans Foreign Land Ownership...

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2025/07/10

Ep 218 | 🎙️ This week on Discover Ag… Natalie and Tara are back, tackling everything from Nashville nightlife to national food sovereignty. They start with a biotech breakthrough: a new FDA-approved UV light treatment for milk that kills pathogens without heat, stirring up buzz as a “raw milk equivalent.” But will the raw milk community embrace it, or see it as just another marketing gimmick? Then it’s on to grocery store produce misters. A viral reel claims they spray more than water,

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01:07:04

Discover Walmart vs Wagyu, Solar Companies Targeting...

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2025/07/03

Ep 217 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara unpack the viral moment when NHL draft pick Brady Martin chose cows over cameras. Drafted 5th overall by the Nashville Predators, the Ontario teen skipped the glitzy event to stay home and wrangle loose cattle with his family. A big screen in a tractor bucket, 100 neighbors, and a cow-first mindset? You couldn’t script it better. Is your burger really grass-fed? The DISCOs break down misleading labels, import loopholes, and what’s actually in a

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53:21

Discover National Parks for Sale, 60 Harvest’s Left?...

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2025/06/26

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

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Discover Bioengineered Food Labels, Meat Bans &...

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2025/06/19

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?),

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Discover European Vs American Food, $10k Farm...

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2025/06/12

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

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01:08:45

Discover White House Raw Milk Shots, The Great Land...

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2025/06/05

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

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01:16:56

Discover Alan Jackson’s Final Tour, Ivanka’s Food...

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2025/05/29

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

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Discover Luke Combs Semi-Retires, Carrots Get...

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2025/05/22

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

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01:01:12

Discover Egg Label Lies, The ACMs, and Chobani’s...

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2025/05/15

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

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