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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...

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 r...

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...

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 fea...

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...

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 an...

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 McDonou...

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...

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...

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 cu...

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...

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...

DISCOs ASSEMBLE 🕺 Discover the controversies surrounding Trader Joe's- the debate over organic food, the implications of seed oils in our diets, and the importance of supporting local farmers. We get a little hot and spicy discussing Glenn Powell's new condiment line, Smash Kitchen. We reflect on current food trends, the complexities of food choices, and the evolving landscape of agriculture and...

Howdy DISCOs 🤠 In this episode of Discover Ag, we unveil shocking claims about heavy metals in Girl Scout cookies and the subsequent lawsuit. We then explore a viral reel viewed over 12 million times, showing a mom allowing her 7-year-old to order Chick-fil-A alone. We discuss the advantages of promoting age-appropriate independent tasks for children. Discover Dolly Parton's glamorous collaborati...

Howdy DISCOs 🤠 Join us as we Discover the world of grocery store wellness influencers and the mixed reactions they receive from their audiences. We chat about professional basketball player Stephen Adams and his surprising connection to dairy farming in New Zealand. We also Discovered Jenny McCarthy's dramatic dietary shift from veganism to a carnivore diet and the implications of such extreme ch...

Ep 203 | Join us as we Discover the latest buzz around Edible Arrangements branching into THC-infused products and discuss the implications for the cannabis industry. Next, we explore the trend of pop stars releasing country music featuring Chappell Roan's new single and its impact on the genre. We also recap the latest episode of 1923 and the heartwarming premiere of "Farmer Wants a Wife." We sha...

Ep 202 | Welcome Back DISCOs 🪩 We have an exciting lineup of topics, including RFK Jr.'s praise for beef tallow, Nashville's first PRCA rodeo featuring Reba McEntire, Jelly Roll, and Tim McGraw, and the impact of USDA cuts on local food programs. We also discovered another viral reel questioning the reality of food knowledge and the importance of Ag education. We also chat with Molly Yeh, the sta...

201 | DISCOS 🪩 In this episode, we DISCOVERED so much! First, we explore the truth about whether milk is actually good for you, featuring insights from a longevity expert. Next, we discuss Kraft Heinz's bold move into the alcohol market with their new vodka seltzers. We also cover the exciting collaboration between Rascal Flatts and a few artists. We finally share our thoughts on Trump's recent a...

200 | DISCOs 🪩 We made it to our 200th episode of Discover Ag! Celebrate our colossal milestone by diving into a variety of topics with us. We discover a fitness influencer debunking a "wellness influencer's" claims, highlighting the importance of addressing misinformation. After that, we will discuss the creative marketing strategy of Chili's, which involves a Lifetime movie, and review In-N-Out...

199 | Helloooo DISCOs! This week we discovered a controversial post by Joe Rogan talking about the carbon footprint of homegrown food and the debate between small- and large-scale farming. We also chatted about Benny Blanco filling an entire bathtub with Queso for Valentine's Day (literally)?! After that, we discussed the collaboration between Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Chris Stapleton for the 2025 Da...

198 | Hey Discos! From legal drama to country music, this episode covers the legal case against the Maude family (you can find the gofundme page here ), the growing excitement for the highly anticipated TV series '1923', and the buzz around Riley Green's newest music video release. Plus, we take a closer look at the viral video of dead livestock that's raising eyebrows and explore a surprising new...

197 | 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 wit...

SHOP Discover Ag Merch  here DOWNLOAD our "AG IN THE CLASSROOM GUIDE"  here JOIN our "CLUB DISCOVER" Monthly Newsletter  here Welcome to "Discover Ag" where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher  @‌NatalieKovarik  and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer  @‌TaraVanderDussen  - Discover is your go to podcast for fo...

SHOP Discover Ag Merch here DOWNLOAD our "AG IN THE CLASSROOM GUIDE" here JOIN our "CLUB DISCOVER" Monthly Newsletter here Welcome to "Discover Ag" where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @‌TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news...

SHOP Discover Ag Merch here DOWNLOAD our "AG IN THE CLASSROOM GUIDE" here JOIN our "CLUB DISCOVER" Monthly Newsletter here Welcome to "Discover Ag" where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @‌NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @‌TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news...