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Discover AgDiscover National Parks for Sale, 60 Harvest’s Left? and Dallas Cowboys Get a Pay RaiseEp 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...2025-06-2653 minDiscover AgDiscover Bioengineered Food Labels, Meat Bans & Clarkson Farms Season 4Ep 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 CRI...2025-06-1946 minDiscover AgDiscover European Vs American Food, $10k Farm Memberships & What’s Really In Your McDonald's FriesEp 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 Swe...2025-06-1257 minDiscover AgDiscover White House Raw Milk Shots, The Great Land Transfer & $66M Food Fraud + Ever.Ag InterviewEp 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-g...2025-06-051h 08Discover AgDiscover Alan Jackson’s Final Tour, Ivanka’s Food Waste Fix & Farmer Wants a Wife Finale + Clarify InterviewEp 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 w...2025-05-291h 16Discover AgDiscover Luke Combs Semi-Retires, Carrots Get Canceled & NASCAR Goes GreenEp 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...2025-05-2259 minDiscover AgDiscover Egg Label Lies, The ACMs, and Chobani’s $1.2B Dairy PlayEp 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...2025-05-151h 01Discover AgDiscover A $1,500 Sandwich, Lainey Wilson in Hollywood & Wagyu Lies?!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 i...2025-05-081h 03Discover AgDiscover FDA Suspends Milk Testing?!, Pasta 101 w/ Giada & CA Rancher Fights BackEp 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 California lawsuit. And of course, we dish on the latest Farmer Wants a Wife twist—because what’s a week without some cowboy chaos? What W...2025-05-0152 minDiscover AgDiscover American Food Allergies?? $200k Cow Manure & Chicken Footballs 🏈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 manure-to-money Shark Tank moment 💩💸 🪩 Stand-up comedy meets chickens (seriously, “meat footballs”?!) 🪩 Shane Smith & The Saints drop a new anthem for the Live Free campaign 🎶 🪩 Rea...2025-04-241h 05Discover AgDiscover Debunked Food Myths, A Chili's Lifetime Movie & In-N-Out's Big Move!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 Burger's expansion plans. Skyrocketing egg prices continue to be a topic of conversation, and we discover proposed solutions like biosecurity investments and research. The episode wraps up with a recap of the latest episode of the TV show "1923," focusing on charact...2025-03-061h 01Discover AgDiscover MORE: PBR Royalty Jerome & Tiffany Davis Talk All Things PBR, Team World Series and the Carolina CowboysDiscover MORE | This week we discover MORE with Jerome and Tiffany Davis. This husband/wife duo needs no introduction in the rodeo and PBR world. These two have a long resume in PBR -from Jerome being a world champion bull rider and founding member of the PBR to Tiffany being a sought after stock contract and now they have added PBR coaches to their title as the head coach and assistant general manager to the Carolina Cowboys. SHOP Discover Ag MERCH!! We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with our more traditional logos and our “Club Discov...2024-10-2942 minDiscover AgDiscover 1.6 Million Chickens Left Without Feed, #CancelKelloggs The Fight Against Food Dyes, & Crumbl Cookie Scam Oh MY!Discover 183 | This week we discover devastating poultry news across the Midwest, #Cancelkellogs how Parents are Protesting Kellogg's Use of Food Dye, & an international Crumbl cookie SCAM! Poultry Plant Shuts Down After USDA Aid Kellogg's faces protests over food dyes in popular breakfast cereals Aussies Flocked to a Crumbl Cookie Pop-Up in Sydney — But Was it All a Scam? SHOP Discover Ag MERCH!! We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with our more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with our more fun - limited time offer - designs. Shop them all h...2024-10-241h 16Discover AgDiscovering MORE: PBR Legends Sage Kimzey & Derek Kolbaba talk Carolina Cowboys & the PBR World Team FinalsDiscover MORE | This week we discover the Carolina Cowboys at PBR World Team Finals in Las Vegas, NV! We have two special guests - two of the world’s greatest bull riders - Sage Kimzey and Derek Kolbaba. SHOP Discover Ag MERCH!! We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with our more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with our more fun - limited time offer - designs. Shop them all here. Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and a sought after dairy sust...2024-10-2235 minDiscover AgDiscover McDonald's Sues Meatpacker Monopoly, Glyphosate 101 & Fairlife Milk + Diet Coke Goes Viral182 | This week we discover Glyphosate - friend or foe - what is the truth behind this maligned and current hot topic, how McDonalds is putting on their suite and tie and heading to court to sue the” Big Four” meat packers, and dairy goes viral - the Utah trend that has captured a fun, out of the box way to drink one of our favorite diary products. Courtney Swan on Alex Clark’s Culture Apothecary Podcast McDonald's sues several meat packing companies, claims they colluded to inflate beef prices ‘Protein Diet Coke’ Is Going Vira...2024-10-1756 minDiscover AgDiscover the Destruction of Hurricane Helene on Agriculture, the Outrage over PepsiCo Buying Siete Foods, and RIP to the Schwan's Man + UN FAO Recap with CoHost Tara181 | This week we discover how PepsiCo is buying out tortilla-chip maker Siete Foods for $1.2 billion, the 500 Miles of Destruction left by Hurricane Helene and the impact on agriculture, and RIP to the Schwan’s guy. PepsiCo to buy tortilla-chip maker Siete Foods for $1.2 billion 500 Miles of Destruction: Hurricane Helene’s impact on ag across the southeast RIP Schwan's Guy: Mourning An American Frozen Food Icon SHOP Discover Ag MERCH!! We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with our more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with our more fun - limited ti...2024-10-101h 09Discover AgDiscover America's Health Crisis: Food Influencers Advocate to Senate on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition + Discover LIVE show!180 | This week we discover the current state of America’s health and the Woo Woo Caucus that met last week in front of Senate to advocate for a healthier food system. American Health & Nutrition: A Second Opinion SHOP Discover Ag MERCH!! We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with our more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with our more fun - limited time offer - designs. Shop them all here. Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and a sought after dai...2024-10-031h 18Discover AgDiscover NFL MVP Is a Chicken Farmer, Our Unfiltered Thoughts on Ballerina Farms & Tyson Chicken Breaks the Law? + Interview with USDA Deputy Secretary Torres Small179 | This week we discover the passion one Super Bowl MVP and Football All-star has for chicken, how a Missouri farmers is suing Tyson for reducing chicken supply and boost prices and major trad wife news regarding Ballerina Farms and social media sensation Nara Smith, NFL star Von Miller cuts ribbon for his new poultry plant Nara Smith and Lucky Blue Bring Their Kids to Hannah Neeleman's Viral Ballerina Farm in Utah: 'The Best Day' Farmers sue Tyson, saying it sacrificed their farms to raise the price of chicken This week we...2024-09-261h 37Discover AgDiscover MORE: Hailey Kinsel, Barrel Racing ChampionDISCOVER MORE | This week we discover more with Hailey Kinsel. Hailey is a four-time World Barrel Racing Champion. Hailey shares her incredible story of her mom and dad supporting her throughout her childhood and into adulthood with her dream of barrel racing and her beautiful relationship with her famous horse “Sister”. SHOP Discover Ag MERCH!! We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with our more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with our more fun - limited time offer - designs. Shop them all here. Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by...2024-09-2455 minDiscover AgDiscover How a Rodeo Closes NYC Fashion Week, Was Beyonce Snubbed at the CMAs?, & Chicken Causing UTIs178 | This week we discover how a famous supermodel turned headlines this week as she rode a horse through the Meatpacking District of NYC, What Beyoncé’s Snub at the CMAs Says About Country Music’s Dangerous Hierarchy and the surprising cause of UTI’s that may be in our fridge. Bella Hadid (Unofficially) Closes New York Fashion Week With a Little Horse Show in the Meatpacking District CMA Awards: Beyoncé Snubbed; Morgan Wallen, Post Malone Earn Multiple Nominations UTIs are rising fast—and the cause could be in your refrigerator Listen to our interview with Dr. Dave Sjeklocha...2024-09-191h 03Discover AgDiscover Are Ultra Processed Foods Actually Healthy?!, Starbuck CEO Jetsetting to Work, & Issues with Microwaving Plastics177 | This week we discover the media fueled Starbucks controversy that is not over coffee, but private jets, how one dietician who is fighting back against the mounting war” on “ultra processed foods” and microwaves, plastics and BPA oh my. So Starbucks’ CEO commutes to work by private jet? Let’s not pretend the super-rich care about the planet Why One Dietitian is Speaking Up for ‘Ultra-Processed’ Foods Why You Shouldn’t Microwave Your Food in Plastic Containers, According to Toxicologists and an Epidemiologist ICYMI we launched our Discover Ag MERCH!! We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with o...2024-09-1255 minDiscover AgDiscover Bud Light & NitroCircus Supports Ag, Yellowstone Steakhouse Opens in Las Vegas & Florida Sued Over Lab-Grown Meat, + Interview with Case IH on Precision Technology176 | This week we discover how the state of Florida is in a lawsuit over cultivated meat, how fan favorite tv show Yellowstone is headed to Vegas, and a famous beer brand is highlighting agriculture in a very unique and exciting fashion. Florida sued over cultivated meat law Wynn Las Vegas To Bring Texas To The Strip With Four Sixes Ranch Steakhouse Pop-Up Anheuser-Busch Ignites Electrifying Partnership With Nitro Circus & Nitrocross We also end this episode with an interview with Kendal Quandahl, who is a Precision Segment Lead for North America at Case IH . We recorded this episode...2024-09-0559 minDiscover AgDiscovering MORE: Granny Bibbins America’s grandmotherDISCOVER MORE This week we discover more with Kay Didier aka Granny Bibbins. Don’t forget to check our Granny’s favorite coffee here. And order some Didier Ranch Beef here. ICYMI we launched our Discover Ag MERCH!! We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with our more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with our more fun - limited time offer - designs. Shop them all 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...2024-09-0338 minDiscover AgDiscover Presidential Candidate RFK Jr. on Food Failures, Clarkson Farms' talks Mental Health, & a Cage-Free Egg Lawsuit Showdown + Interview with Case IH the "Year of the Combine" 175 | This week we discover how court battle continues after a new rule mandates only cage-free eggs can be sold in Arizona, Jeremy Clarkson launched a new project to aid British farmers, and Robert F Kennedy Jr's war against the USDA, FDA and processed foods. Court battle continues after rule made that only cage-free eggs can be sold in Arizona Jeremy Clarkson inundated with praise as he launches new project to help British farmers LIVE: RFK Jr. suspends his presidential bid We also end this episode with an interview with Leo Bose, who is a Harvesting, Livestock and...2024-08-2959 minDiscover AgDiscover Confusion Around Artificial Food Dyes, Nashville’s Take on Post Malone Going Country, & VP Harris's Ban on Grocery Price Gouging174 | This week we discover a new public service announcement that has consumers in an uproar regarding artificial dyes, what country stars really think about Post Malone going country, and the politics around Harris’s Plans to Ban Grocery ‘Price Gouging. Warning: The New Cover-Up Names for Artificial Food Dyes What Country Stars Really Think About Post Malone Harris Plans to Ban Grocery ‘Price Gouging.’ What Does the Evidence Say? ICYMI we launched our Discover Ag MERCH!! We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with our more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with our more fun - limited ti...2024-08-2248 minDiscover AgDiscover MORE: Dougie Hall talks Native American Culture vs Cowboy Culture, Bucking Broncos and Documentary "Voices of the West"DISCOVER MORE This week we discover more about Dougie Hall, a professional Indian cowboy and pro buckin horse producer. You can find Dougie in the “Voices of the West” documentary. Find out more about Dougie at Good Medicine Bucking Horses ICYMI we launched our Discover Ag MERCH!! We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with our more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with our more fun - limited time offer - designs. Shop them all here. Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle r...2024-08-2040 minDiscover AgDiscover Drama with John Deere's Chief Tractor Officer, Climate Change Causes Deadly Seafood & Paris Hilton Works at Sonic + Interview with Ever.Ag173 | This week we discover drama surrounding one of ag’s most time tested brands- John Deere, how Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie are back at at it again, and how due to climate change seafood is getting riskier to eat. John Deere’s New Gen Z Chief Tractor Officer Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie reprise their ‘The Simple Life’ Sonic jobs ahead of reboot Seafood Is Getting Riskier to Eat Due to Climate Change, According to Science This week we want to thank our sponsor Ever.Ag, a worldwide leader in software, insights, and services, that streamlines operation...2024-08-151h 09
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Today on the show, we are joined by environmental scientist, dairy farmer, podcast host, agriculture speaker, and farm wife, Tara Vander Dussen! Tara opened up about her online journey and what different versions of herself she discovered through the process. Growing and maintaining a business goes hand in hand with understanding the constantly evolving social media platforms. Tara and Karoline dive into successful business practices, trends in agriculture, and ways of staying true to yourself amongst the pressures of so...2024-08-1543 minDiscover AgDiscover How The Tobacco Industry Manipulated our Food, Snoop Dogg, Horses and the Paris Olympics & The Oat Farmer Crisis172 | This week we discover how tobacco companies worked to hook society on processed foods, how Snoop Dogg - the d o double g - became a fixture of the Paris Olympics and were shedding light on a new perspective of the popular plant drink - oat milk. Many of today’s unhealthy foods were brought to you by Big Tobacco Snoop Dogg steals show at Olympic dressage – despite fear of horses Farmers Aren’t Keeping Up With Oat Milk Demand ICYMI we launched our Discover Ag MERCH!! We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with our more tradi...2024-08-0856 minDiscover AgDiscover Ballerina Farms The Times Article Sparks Outrage, Is Jason Kelce Promoting Childhood Obesity? & the Burnout Crisis Among Young American Farmers171 | This week we discover the queen of the Trad Wives - the viral The Times article that has the internet in an uproar over Ballerina Farms, how Jason Kelce claps back at haters that his new cereal “destroys kids' metabolic health” and America’s young farmers are they burning out. Meet the queen of the ‘trad wives’ Jason Kelce Claps Back at Claim That His New Cereal 'Destroys Kids' Metabolic Health' America’s Young Farmers Are Burning Out. I Quit, Too ICYMI we launched our Discover Ag MERCH!! We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with our more traditi...2024-08-0155 minDiscover AgDiscovering More: Country Music Singer & Songwriter Jenna Paulette talks Grand Ole Opry debut, life split between Nashville and the ranch, and married life and pregnancy Discover MORE | Join us for today’s Discover MORE interview with Jenna Paulette - singer-songwriter. The true-to-her-roots hat act is part of Nashville’s growing wave of female artists who are rewriting the rules and charting their own paths. ICYMI we launched our Discover Ag MERCH!! We have two collections - our “Core Collection” with our more traditional logos and our “Club Discover Collection” with our more fun - limited time offer - designs. Shop them all here. Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and a...2024-07-3040 minDiscover AgDiscovering Dr. Phil's Western Partnership with PBR, Colorado's Controversial Anti-Fur Ballot, and a Costly Salt Wellness Hack from Influencers170 | This week we discover How Dr. Phil Primetime” americas therapist goes full on western and PBR front and center Why influencers are encouraging people to spend thunders of dollars on SALT for this latest life chaining wellness hack. And Two Anti-Agriculture Ballot Measures that have the sates of Colorado up in arms. TikTokers Claim Celtic Salt Is 'Life-Changing' But Is It Worth The Hype? "Dr. Phil Primetime” Puts Bull Riders on the Couch Denver Voters to Decide Two Anti-Agriculture Ballot Measures Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher ...2024-07-251h 01Discover AgDiscovering Tobacco-Style Labels on Ultra-Processed Foods, Yellowstone Returns w/ Season 5 Drama & Bill Gates's 'Organic' APEEL Produce Coating Exposed169 | This week we discover if Apeel is safe? Bill Gates's "organic" produce coating EXPOSED, everything you need to know about Yellowstone season 5 and sticking ultra-processed foods with ‘Tobacco-Style’ warning labels. Apeel: Bill Gates’s “Organic” produce coating Everything We Know So Far About Yellowstone Season 5 Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico Affix Their Ultra-Processed Foods With ‘Tobacco-Style’ Warning Labels — Should the US Follow Suit? 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. Every T...2024-07-1855 minDiscover AgDiscovering MORE: Olympic Runner + Dairy Farmer Elle St Pierre talks life on the farm, life on the track and so much moreDiscover MORE | This week we discover MORE with Olympic athlete, dairy farmer, wife and mom, Elle St Pierre. Elle will be competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics for the 1500 m and the 5K. 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. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in the know & help you “discover” what’s new in the world of food. C...2024-07-1633 minDiscover AgDiscovering the Politics Behind Raw Milk, Wimbledon's Iconic Strawberry Fields, and TikTok's Scary 'Rubber Fruit'168 | This week we discover the strawberry fields of Wimbledon and how the humble strawberry became the slam’s most famous food, how TikTok is exploding with “RUBBER FRUIT, and how raw milk went from a Whole Foods staple to a conservative signal. Strawberry Fields of Wimbledon TikTok Rubber Fruit How Raw Milk Went from a Whole Foods Staple to a Conservative Staple 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...2024-07-1154 minDiscover AgDiscovering Denmark's $100 Cow 'Burp Tax', George Strait's Record-Breaking Concert, and Kate Spade x Heinz Ketchup Fashion167 | This week we discover “condiment culture” and how Kate Spade New York is quite unexpectedly collaborating with Heinz Ketchup, the number shattering record George Straight recently set, an d the controversy surrounding Denmark as it is set to impose the world’s first emissions tax on livestock. Kate Spade and Heinz Unveil Ketchup-inspired collection George Strait Breaks Attendance Record with Largest Concert Ever Held in the US Denmark is charging farmers a $100 ‘burp tax’ per cow Welcome to “Discover Ag” where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher...2024-07-0448 minDiscover AgDiscovering Thousands of Idaho Farmers in Water Crisis, the Internet is Furious at Chipotle, and Dolly Parton's BIG Broadway Debut165 | This week we discover why the internet is furious - and we mean furious - with Chipotle, the latest announcement from the queen herself Dolly Parton that is stirring up some major excitement for Dolly fans everywhere, and how Eastern Idaho farmers have been left scraping and desperate after the state issued a major curtailment putting 500,00 acres of farmland and thousand of family farms at risk. 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 t...2024-06-2050 minDiscover AgDiscovering Skyrocketing Orange Juice Prices, Poppi Soda's Shocking Lawsuit, & How Mars Candy Bars are Investing $$$ in Dairy Sustainability164 | This week we discover why your beloved morning glass of fresh squeezed orange juice might become something of a memory, the looming, dooming bad news for fans of the viral prebiotic soda Poppi, and a candy companies multimillion dollar plan to fight climate change with milk. 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. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in...2024-06-1349 minDiscover AgDiscovering Bills Gates' New Vaccine for Cow Farts, Subway's Steak Controversy, and Amazon's Clarkson's Farm Season 3 Breaks Ratings Record163 | This week we discover how Subway is under attack for the way it prepares its food (cough cough subway steak), how Clarkson farms is celebrating a new shattering milestone, and how Bill Gates is doing the most-est for the planet by reducing cow methane emissions — or is he? 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. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to ke...2024-06-0652 minDiscover AgDiscovering Sonoma County Factory Farm Ban, Lainey Wilson's Nashville Bar and Farming Roots & the End of California's Asparagus Farms162 | This week we discover: the growing concerns over our nations declining asparagus industry, some fun hot off the press news from country singer star Lainey Wilson & how a proposal to ban Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) in Sonoma County, California, has qualified for the November ballot. 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. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in...2024-05-3045 minDiscover AgDiscovering Netflix's "Unfrosted" History of Pop Tart Drama, Women Farmers' Alcohol Coping Methods & The True Meaning of Memorial Day161 | This week we discover Memorial Day Dishes & Their Historical Significance, the not so true origin story of pop tarts, and the heavy toll mental health in agriculture has on women. Welcome to “Discover” where food news meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and renowned dairy sustainability speaker & dairy farmer @TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in the know & help you “discover” what’s new in the world of food. Connect on a more personal le...2024-05-2345 minDiscover AgHOT OFF THE PRESS: The Women of "Farmer Wants A Wife"160 | This week we discover the ladies of the hit reality tv series FARMER WANTS A WIFE!!! Taylor, Meghan & Grace join us for a candid interview where we get to hear the show and experience through the lens of the women!! You think we had fun with the guys … wait until you listen to this one. It was a blast!! Welcome to “Discover” where food news meets pop culture. Hosted by a western tastemaker & cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and renowned dairy sustainability speaker & dairy farmer @TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up...2024-05-2145 minDiscover AgDiscovering Walmart's Warning Label Crisis!, How CORNFIELDS caused the Golden Bachelor's Divorce, & Bella Hadid goes full on Country159 | This week we discover: how Midwest cornfields may be the reason America's golden bachelor got divorced, the latest on Bella Hadid going full country, and whether Walmart is the latest in big food to poison us or not. Welcome to “Discover” where food news 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. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their entertaining and informative thoughts to keep you in the know & help you “discover” what’s new in the...2024-05-1650 minDiscover AgHOT OFF THE PRESS: The Men of "Farmer Wants A Wife"158 | This week we discover the farmers of the hit reality tv series FARMER WANTS A WIFE!!! Brandon, Ty & Mitchell join us for a candid interview where we learned more about them and their operations and get the behind the scenes scoop on everything from episode 1 to the finale! We had so much fun with this interview! Welcome to “Discover” where food news 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. Every Thursday your hosts d...2024-05-1455 minDiscover AgDiscovering the shocking truth about chemicals in our sparkling water, Camel's Milk: The New Elixir of Immortality? & a Disney Park Bombshell!! + Turtlebox Speaker Interview157 | This week we discover: how history is being made at Walt Disney, the surprising animal whose milk is topping 2024 food trend lists and what you need to know about ‘Forever Chemicals’ In Your Favorite Sparkling Water. We also end the episode with an interview with Will, who is one of the founders of Turtlebox Speaker. After breaking every “loud” product on the market through routine outdoor use, the idea of the Turtlebox was born. They soon realized that there was a huge need for the Turtlebox among likeminded adventurers and their journey began to set out to make the...2024-05-091h 12Discover AgDiscovering Nestlé Drumsticks "not real ice cream" TikTok controversy, Costco in trouble for selling chicken that's turned GREEN & Buckingham Palace’s “smear” campaign against Meghan Markle!!156 | This week we discover how Meghan Markle & Buckingham Palace have found themselves in a royal feud that’s a rather sticky situation. The serious controversy brewing on TikTok over just what the hell is going on with Nestlé Drumstick, and why a shocked a Costco shopper found the inside of their Rotisserie Chicken to be green! Welcome to “Discover” where food news meets pop culture. Hosted by western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher @NatalieKovarik and sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer @TaraVanderDussen - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday your hosts dish up entertai...2024-05-0248 minDiscover AgDiscovering Travis Kelce, Farmhouse Craze, & Montreal154 | This week we discover: how Swifties will soon have a new favorite steakhouse to visit while in Kansas City. The surprising trend that is making it Harder for Actual Farmers to Buy Land AND a deep dive into a the Canadian city that shows us winter weather is no reason to stop eating locally. Welcome to “Discover” where food news 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. Every Thursday your hosts dish up their...2024-04-2544 minDiscover AgDiscovering Martha Stewart, Lunchables & Luxury Fruit153 | This week we discover the many polarizing and inspiring lives of Martha Stewart, Luxury fruit that costs close to $1000, and how Lunchables are under fire for concerning reports of lead. Welcome to “Discover” where pop culture & food news collide. 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. Every Thursday your hosts dish up important but entertaining information that keeps you in the know & helps you “discover” what’s new in the world of food. Connect on a mor...2024-04-1852 minDiscover AgDiscovering Kylie Jenner, Bird Flu & Potatoes152 | This week we discover a shocking change to potatoes that is the new polarizing food debate, Kylie Jenner’s new foodie business, and how the Bird flu has officially hit U.S. dairies and what that means for milk supply. Welcome to “Discover” where pop culture & food news collide. 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. Every Thursday your hosts dish up important but entertaining information that keeps you in the know & helps you “discover” what’s...2024-04-1146 minDiscover AgDiscovering Pythons, Paris & Chick-fil-A151 | This week we discover: how an announcement from Chick-fil-A absolutely is rocking the fast food world. How hordes of Parisian waiters are reviving a century old food race and how pythons might be the sustainable meat solution have all been looking for. Welcome to Discover, the podcast where food news & pop culture collide. Hosted by @NatalieKovarik a female millennial cattle rancher, and @TaraVanderDussen a female millennial dairy farmer - Discover is your go to podcast for food news. Every Thursday have informative but entertaining conversations as we “discover” what’s new in the world of food. Connect on a...2024-04-0450 minDiscover AgDiscovering P!nk, Doritos & GMO Cows150 | This week we discover why the Pop Star Who is rocking California’s Organic Wine Scene, How The Most Popular Snack In The U.S. Is Not What You'd Expect, and how Cows could give Big Pharma a run for its money. HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik & @TaraVanderDussen JOIN “CLUB DISCO” OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: where every week we share all our latest discoveries from what we are watching, eating, cooking, reading, buying, listening to and wearing. It’s the insider scoop on all the things Natalie & Tara are LOVING. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!!! COZY EARTH: lux...2024-03-2845 minDiscover AgDiscovering Frog Legs, Liquid Death & USA Beef148 | This week we discover how France's Love for Frog Legs Is Causing a Potential Environmental Disaster, How Liquid Death the canned water company has dupped us all, and how big changes are coming to the grocery store meat isle and the ‘Product of USA' Meat Label. HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik & @TaraVanderDussen JOIN “CLUB DISCO” OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: where every week we share all our latest discoveries from what we are watching, eating, cooking, reading, buying, listening to and wearing. It’s the insider scoop on all the things Natalie & Tara are LOVING. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS...2024-03-2149 minDiscover AgDiscovering College, Crawfish & Dunkin Donuts + SXSW Tell All147 | This week we discover why college dining halls have us wondering if maybe we should all go back to school, How a Vegan Doughnut Coverup Outraged the Internet, and how Climate change is hitting the heart of Cajun country At the end of the episode we also give the behind the scenes details on our recent speaking event at SXSW! It’s a fun tell all where we dish on celebrities at the event (hint hint PRINCE HARRY), how we got in a screaming match in the middle of a hotel and so much more ha ! ...2024-03-141h 03Discover AgDiscovering Wendy's, The Oscars & Brazil + Case IH Interview146 | This week we discover how a comment by the CEO of Wendy’s and Kellogg's sparks public commotion. The Real Reason So Many Celebrities Go To In-N-Out Burger After The Oscars and how N.Y. State Sues JBS, the Brazilian Beef Giant, Over Its Climate Claims. We also interview HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik & @TaraVanderDussen JOIN “CLUB DISCO” OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: where every week we share all our latest discoveries from what we are watching, eating, cooking, reading, buying, listening to and wearing. It’s the insider scoop on all the things Natalie & Tara are LOVING. THANK YOU...2024-03-0755 minDiscover AgDiscovering Cheerios, Monkey Farms & First Dates + Poultry & Eggs Interview145 | This week we discover how Small town residents are uniting to fight a gigantic monkey farm (you heard that correctly a monkey farm). Why grocery stores are apparently the new hottest date spot and how new research is tossing shade at Cheerios & Quaker Oats for having traces of an agriculture chemical in their products. We also end the episode with an interview with Ryan Bennett who is the Executive Director of US Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry and Eggs and International Poultry Welfare Alliance. We talked with Ryan about a number of topics around poultry and eggs from...2024-02-291h 06Discover AgDiscovering Beyonce, Big Macs & Airport Vineyards143 | This week we discover: How an Italian airport is taking airport wine to a whole new level. How McDonals has spent the past seven years Overhauling Its signature offering, and the controversy surrounding Beyonce’s newest country songs. HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik & @TaraVanderDussen JOIN “CLUB DISCO” OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: where every week we share all our latest discoveries from what we are watching, eating, cooking, reading, buying, listening to and wearing. It’s the insider scoop on all the things Natalie & Tara are LOVING. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!!!! ARMRA COLOSTRUM : Our favorite supplement Code “...2024-02-2239 minDiscover AgDiscovering Joe Rogan, Sriracha Sauce & Farmer Wants a Wife + Case IH Interview142 | This week we discover the tragic story behind everyones favorite iconic fiery-red chili-garlic hot sauce, Sriracha. We give you our raw and honest thoughts on the hit show “Farmer wants a wife”, & we’re revealing the very explicit - and heated - response Joe Rogan had to the farmer protests overseas. We also interview CASE-IH about specialty tractors LIVE at the WORLD AG EXPO! Tune in at the end or head to their website to learn more here. HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik & @TaraVanderDussen JOIN “CLUB DISCO” OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER: where every week we share all our latest...2024-02-1556 min
The Evolving Wellness Podcast with Sarah Kleiner WellnessChallenging Misconceptions About the Beef & Dairy Industry with Tara Vander Dussen & Natalie KovarikListen to Discover AG, Tara and Natalie's Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750
Do you want to make informed choices about the dairy and beef products you consume? Are you seeking accurate information about the dairy and beef industry? Our guest experts, Tara Vander Dussen and Natalie Kovarik, will be sharing the solution to help you achieve your goal of making informed decisions about dairy and beef consumption. They will provide you with the knowledge and insights necessary to make educated choices regarding these industries.
In this episode, you will be able to:
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Protecting Your NEST with Dr. Tony HamptonEpisode 165: How to Fix the Environment with Sustainable Farming w/ Tara Vander Dussen and Natalie KovarikWelcome to Protecting Your Nest with Dr. Tony Hampton. Tara Vander Dussen is a fifth generation dairy farmer, farm wife, environmental scientist, mom to two girls and a New Mexico Native. After earning her degree in Environmental Science from the University of Arizona, she moved back to New Mexico, got married and accepted a position as an environmental scientist. Now, Tara and her husband, along with their two girls, live and work on their own dairy in Eastern New Mexico. Along with Natalie Kovarik, she is the co-host of the Discover Ag Podcast. Natalie Kovarik w...2023-09-011h 01Discover AgHOT OFF THE PRESS: 'To Which We Belong' with Pamela Tanner Boll108 | This week on the Discover Ag podcast, Nat and Tara are finishing up with their summer "Debunking Series" where they've been debunking negative documentaries about agriculture and food. In this episode they discuss the film "To Which We Belong" with the films director Pamela Boll. Nat and Tara, along with Pamela share their first impressions and thoughts of the documentary. Points that are mentioned: Pamela emphasizes the significance of soil health, microbial life, diverse plant growth and its centrality in regenerative agriculture. The importance of breaking away from stereotypes and preconceived notions about different t...2023-08-1538 minDiscover AgChallenging Netflix's 'Seaspiracy': Conversation with Spearfisher Valentine Thomas106 | This week on the Discover Ag podcast, Nat and Tara are back with their summer "Debunking Series" where they will debunk negative documentaries about agriculture and food. In this episode they discuss the documentary "Seaspiracy". Nat and Tara, along with their guest Valentine Thomas share their first impressions and thoughts of the documentary that claims that fishing is damaging our planet. Points mentioned: The documentary, similar to "Cowspiracy," jumps from topic to topic, overwhelming viewers with information. Highlights issues like overfishing, plastics in the ocean, and marine life challenges, but fails to present a b...2023-08-0842 min
The Dairy Podcast ShowTara Vander Dussen: Dairy Environmental Sustainability | Ep. 46The environment is one of the three fundamental pillars of sustainability, followed by the social and economic areas. Regarding this topic, dairy farmers have been doing a great job of tracking sustainability, but it is necessary to make more progress – more importantly, it is necessary to show this progress to the world, thus giving our cows a greener image than ever before. In this episode, with Tara Vander Dussen, we discuss all the challenges and future perspectives for environmental sustainability along with her experience with it and the importance of sharing a sustainable message and engaging on social media....2023-07-2538 minDiscover Ag103 | MEET YOUR DISCOVER HOSTS: Spilling the tea on our first impressions of each other + get emotional over our grandparents' generation103 | Today's episode is a little different than anything Natalie and Tara have done on the podcast before. Today they get personal. Sharing their how they met, first impressions of each other, and growing up in agriculture. Lots of similarities and so many differences. Join us on this special Meet Your Discover Hosts! Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ _______________________________________________________ GOOD RANCHERS CODE “DISCOVER” AT CHECKOUT Good Ranchers is an American Meat Company working to connect American farmers and American families. You can find them at Good Ranchers...2023-07-2539 minDiscover Ag100 | Challenging the anti meat narrative: 'Sacred Cow' with Diana Rodgers100 | This week on the Discover Ag podcast, Nat and Tara are back with their new summer series called "Debunking Series" where they will debunk negative documentaries about agriculture and food one week and bring you a documentary on the opposite side the following week. In this episode they discuss the documentary "Sacred Cow" with one of it's co-producers, Diana Rogers. Nat and Tara, along with Diana, share their thoughts about the documentary, and discuss last week's "Cowspiracy" and more: the how and why behind the different butcher shops featured bringing the conversation back to the...2023-07-1131 minDiscover Ag098 | Challenging 'Cowspiracy': Debunking the infamous anti-animal agriculture film098 | This week on the Discover Ag podcast, Nat and Tara are back with their summer "Debunking Series" where they will debunk negative documentaries about agriculture and food. In this episode they discuss the documentary "Cowspiracy". Nat and Tara share their first impressions and thoughts of the documentary that says that animal ag is terrible for the planet. Points mentioned: How the film is based on shoddy, non peer reviewed research that has been cherry picked to fit the narrative. Lack of experts and listing of credentials of those interviewed in the film. Pointing out som...2023-07-0442 minDiscover AgAchieving Carbon Zero: The Propane Revolution with PERC096 | This week's show is brought to you by Propane Education and Research Council. PERC is a nonprofit that provides leading propane safety and training programs and invests in research and development of new propane powered technologies. On this week’s show, Nat and Tara are joined by Mike Newland, director of Agriculture Business Development for PERC, they plan to cover several topics including: The various uses of propane on farms and ranches The myth that electrifying everything is the only way to be environmentally friendly Discussing the carbon intensity of propane compared to the electric grid The...2023-06-2733 minDiscover Ag093 | Challenging the Vegan Narrative: 'Beyond Impossible' Documentary with Vinnie Tortorich093 | This week on the Discover Ag podcast, Nat and Tara are back with their new summer series called "Debunking Series" where they will debunk negative documentaries about agriculture and food one week and bring you a documentary on the opposite side the following week. In this episode they discuss the documentary "Beyond Impossible" with it's creator Vinnie Tortorich. Nat and Tara, along with Vinnie, share their thoughts about the his documentary, and discuss last week's "Game Changers" and more: the interesting ties between vegan, vegetarian, and pop culture why we are getting it so wron...2023-06-1334 minDiscover AgDebunking 'The Game Changers': Unraveling the Truth Behind the Netflix Vegan Documentary091 | This week on the Discover Ag podcast, Nat and Tara introduce a new summer series called "Debunking Series" where they will debunk negative documentaries about agriculture and food. In this episode they discuss the documentary "Game Changers" with the help of Lauren Twigg, a registered and licensed dietician with a background in farming, who provides her expertise on nutrition. Nat and Tara, along with Lauren, share their first impressions of the documentary and discuss the premise of the plant-based diet. Points mentioned: not discussing the benefits of animal protein and only showcasing high-intensity athletes...2023-06-0639 minDiscover Ag089 | Revolutionizing agriculture with Case IH: Self Driving Tractors and the future of ag autonomy089 | On this week’s show, Nat and Tara have a special advocacy episode today with the team from Case IH and they plan to cover several topics including, What is Autonomy and Precision Technology Operation Labor and Autonomy Sustainability and Autonomy What Can a Self Driving Tractor Do Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ ________________________________________________________ Discover Ag is brought to you in part by CASEIH. To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day...2023-05-3030 minDiscover AgAntibiotic use and the mRNA vaccine in beef with Merck Animal Health085 | On this week’s show, Nat and Tara have a special advocacy episode today with Dr. Dave Sjeklocha, DVM a Technical Services Veterinarian, as they plan to cover several topics including, Introduction of Merck Animal Health & Dr. Dave Sjeklocha, DVM Overview of Cattle Antibiotics Compared to Human Antibiotics The Conversation Around the Consumer’s View on Antibiotics The Withdrawal Period of Antibiotics in Cattle What you Need to Know About the mRNA Vaccine Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ Catch the show notes here: https://www.thehandstha...2023-05-0929 min
Optimal MetabolismEpisode 130- Myths and Misconceptions of Cattle and Dairy Farming with Tara Vander Dussen and Natalie KovarikAgriculture and farming of dairy and cattle animals touch our lives in more ways than one! Fortunately Tara Vander Dussen and Natalie Kovarik are passionate about this conversation and have come onto the podcast to share the importance of it. These women are so knowledgeable about agriculture and it was fun to learn from them and their regenerative agriculture practices. [2:47]- I am so passionate about the teachings I share! Learn about the FREEBIES I offer including masterclasses and additional opportunities I have for you to learn more about what I teach. [5:20]- Why Tara Va...2023-05-0955 minDiscover AgThe Importance of Soil Health with Meagan Kaiser and the United Soybean Board082 | On this week’s show, Nat and Tara have a special advocacy episode today with Megan Kaiser, a soybean farmer and soil scientist, as they plan to cover several topics including, Introduction of Meagan Kaiser Overview of Soybeans and their unexpected sustainable uses Soybean Oil & Renewable Bio-Diesel Soybeans & Soil Health How Soy Affects American Waterway Infrastructure Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ Catch the show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/ ________________________________________________________ Discover Ag brought to you by United SoyBean Board. Moving a...2023-04-2530 minDiscover AgMethane & feed additives with Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson of CSU AgNext079 | On this week’s show, Nat and Tara have a special advocacy episode today with Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson and they plan to cover several topics including, Introduction of Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, Director of CSU AgNext An overview of AgNext Deep diving into the science behind how feed additives affect methane output 3 Nop as a Feed Additive Grazing and Feedlot Cattle Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ Catch the show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/dr-kim-stackhouse-lawson-csu-agnext ________________________________________________________ CULVERS THANK YOU FARMERS PROJECT Mark y...2023-04-1127 minDiscover AgAgronomy’s Role in Sustainability with Case IH076 | On this week’s show, Nat and Tara have a special advocacy episode today with the team from Case IH and they plan to cover several topics including, The importance of soil health Minimal tillage soil strategies Why Cover Crops are Important What’s Coming Up for Case IH Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ Catch the show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/076-agronomies-role-in-sustainability _______________________________________________________ Discover Ag is brought to you in part by CASEIH. To the men an...2023-03-2827 minDiscover AgAdvocacy: Cattle & Climate with Dr. Frank Mitloehner071 | On this week’s show, Nat and Tara have a special advocacy episode today with Dr. Frank Mitloehner and they plan to cover several topics including, What role agriculture plays in our modern day food system Local sustainability vs global sustainability Methane vs Co2 History of ruminant animals And more! Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj4yD39GDvzjbnXvwy0_VPg Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ Catch the show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes /071-advocacy-frank-mitloehner Please note this episode may con...2023-02-2845 minDiscover AgAdvocacy: Packer Processing with MERCK065 | On this week’s show, Nat and Tara have a special advocacy episode today with Dr. Jessica Finck and they plan to cover several topics including, Overview of Packing Plants Tracking of the Animals During Processing Direct to Consumer vs Packer Beef Why Aren’t There More Processing Plants? Antibiotics in the Beef Industry Follow Us on Social! Discover Ag YouTube | Discover Ag Instagram | @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen Catch the show notes here: Elevate Ag the Podcast | A Business Building Podcast — Elevate Ag/065-packer-processing-with-merck Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements...2023-01-2447 minDiscover AgJoe Rogan, Lucky Charms & Steak064 | On this week’s show, Nat and Tara are chatting about several trending news topics such as, Nat and Tara kick off the episode with a recap of their live episode in Puerto Rico Industry News Joe Burrow, Blake Griffin, and Around 20 More Athletes Buy Iowa Farm for Roughly $5M | Read the story here California’s statewide ban on animal fur products officially takes effect | Read the story here Red meat is not a health risk. New study slams years of shoddy research | Read the story here This episode wraps up with Nat and Tara’s take on the viral...2023-01-1940 minDiscover AgLIVE FROM PUERTO RICO!063 | On this week’s show, Nat and Tara are chatting about several trending news topics such as, Nat and Tara going LIVE from the American Farm Bureau Convention in Puerto Rico Industry News Vox Releases Course on How to Eat Less Meat | Read the Story Here How To Eat Like Blue Zones In America with Dan Buettner | Listen to the Episode Here Live Q & A Follow Us on Social! Discover Ag YouTube | Discover Ag Instagram | @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen Catch the show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/063-live-from-puerto-rico Please not...2023-01-1231 minDiscover AgClimatarian is so 2022062 | On this week’s show, Nat and Tara are chatting about several trending news topics such as, Skincare Rollers Are the Moment: Tara’s Pick This Week is a Rose Quartz Face Roller Industry News Harvard and Kraft Heinz Trying to Make Sugar Healthier | Read the Story Here Starbucks Brings Back 10 Menu Items for “Veganuary | Read the Story Here 10 Food Predictions for 2023 | Read the Story Here Catch the show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/062-climatarian-is-so-2022 Follow Us on Instagram or YouTube! Discover Ag YouTube | Discover Ag Instagram_ | @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen Pleas...2023-01-0539 minDiscover AgToo Vegan For Jail61 | On this week’s show, Nat and Tara are chatting about several trending news topics such as: Meat is the Moment: Courtney Cox’s Steak Recipe Industry News FTX founder and CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, tried using his vegan diet to get out of jail. Did it work? Check out the story here. Cows to help fuel Central Ohio Amazon deliveries. Check out the story here. Coffee availability might be on the decline in the coming years. Check out the story here. Christmas Climate Comebacks to Share This Year Over Christmas Follow Us on Instagram! @DiscoverAg_ | @Nata...2022-12-2232 minDiscover AgThis is Literally a Factory Farm!059 | On this week’s show, Nat and Tara are chatting about several trending news topics such as, Meat is the Moment: Markus Bailey & the Global Food Justice Alliance Industry News Oatly is back in the headlines being accused of hypocrisy New Science Into Fighting Food Waste No Kill Meat Another Step Closer to Being in Stores Now You Know: The Crazy Horse Monument in South Dakota Catch the show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/059-this-is-literally-a-factory-farm About Discover Ag On Discover Ag, hosts Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen share relevant and ca...2022-12-1539 minDiscover AgThe Netherlands Farm CrisisOn this week’s show, Nat and Tara are chatting about several trending news topics such as, Milk is the Moment: Lindsay Lohan & Pilk Industry News Dutch Government to shut down 2000-3000 farms due to new emission plan Whole Foods drops Maine Lobster inventory after concerning news about sustainability Cheap meat and scare tactics Ag Fact of the Week On Discover Ag, hosts Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen share relevant and captivating conversations in Agriculture so you can better understand the food system, and connect with the hands that feed us. Ev...2022-12-0838 minDiscover AgFeeding 8 Billion People With Dr. Holder & AlltechOn this week’s show, Nat and Tara are chatting about Feeding 8 Billion People with Dr. Holder and Alltech and covering topics such as, How emissions aren’t the only factor in building a sustainable food system Food insecurity and managing limited resources How cattle production is crucial to the global food system How agriculture has the greatest potential to shape our planet moving forward On Discover Ag, hosts Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen share relevant and captivating conversations in Agriculture so you can better understand the food system, and connect with the hand...2022-12-0638 minDiscover AgThe Great Raw Milk DebateOn Discover Ag, hosts Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen share relevant and captivating conversations in Agriculture so you can better understand the food system, and connect with the hands that feed us. On this week’s show, Nat and Tara are chatting about the Great Raw Milk Debate and covering topics such as, Meat is the Moment: Meat is Making a Comeback on Social Media Hot Takes From the Summit Water conservation What sustainability looks like for both the consumer and the producer Industry News How Senator Cory Booker is Wanting to Reshape the Farm Bi...2022-12-0139 minDiscover AgThe Truth Behind Oil & GasWelcome to the newly rebranded, Discover Ag! On the show, we will be covering trending and relevant news in the food and ag industry so you don’t need to. This week, Natalie and Tara are coming to you live from the Sustainable Ag Summit in Glendale, Arizona to talk about the latest news in ag that you don’t want to miss. On this week’s show, Nat and Tara will be covering topics such as, In the Moment at the Sustainable Ag Summit Hot Takes From the Summit Water conservation What sustainability looks like for both the co...2022-11-2232 minDiscover AgBeef has Beef with GoogleAs you may have noticed, we are changing things up a bit around here! Welcome to the newly rebranded, Discover Ag! On the show, we will be covering trending and relevant news in the food and ag industry so you don’t need to. This week, Natalie and Tara are coming to you live from the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef in Denver, Colorado to talk about the latest news in ag that you don’t want to miss. On this week’s show, Nat and Tara will be covering topics such as, In the Moment at the GRSB i...2022-11-1740 minDiscover AgMexico Bans GMOs?It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Discover Ag episode! With new segments being added every week, Natalie and Tara are sure to keep you on your toes on today’s show. Let’s take a look at what you can find in today’s episode: Milk is the Moment: GonnaNeedMilk Campaign Industry News: Mexico Banning GMO Corn by 2024, COP 27, and Utah Incentivizing Removal of Lawns Ag Fact: Did You This Weird Fact About Carrots Coming Up: Sustainable Ag Summit https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/052-mexico-bans-gmos Please note this episode may contain...2022-11-1029 minDiscover AgDon't Cry Over Spilled MilkIt’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! With new segments being added every week, Natalie and Tara are sure to keep you on your toes on today’s show. Let’s take a look at what you can find in today’s episode: Hot Takes: The New York Times Targets Agriculture Meat is the Moment: Yoga Girl is No Longer Vegan Industry News: Global Protests and Plant Based Meat Decline Worth the Hype? Lumineux Teeth Whitening Strips Ag Q & A: Grass-fed vs Grain-fed Part 2 Last Three Tabs https://www.elevateyourags...2022-11-0345 minDiscover AgIs Grass Fed Beef Better?It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! With new segments being added every week, Natalie and Tara are sure to keep you on your toes on today’s show. Let’s take a look at what you can find in today’s episode: - Hot Takes: TikTok & Collagen Supplements - Monthly Obsession: House of Colour Style - Industry News: Slowing Inflation & Arby’s New Marketing Stunt - Consumer Question: Grassfed vs Grainfed Loved Today’s Episode? If you enjoyed today's episode please screenshot and share it on your social channel...2022-10-2736 minDiscover AgCan California Do That?It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! With new segments this week, Natalie and Tara are sure to keep you on your toes on today’s show. Let’s take a look at what you can find in today’s episode: - Hot Takes: Butter Boards & Food Labels - Ag Fact: Fun Facts About Coffee Production - Weekly Discovery: Pawpaw fruit - Industry News: California’s Prop 12 case is ongoing. Can one state law affect pork production in the whole country? - Worth the Hype? 40 oz Stanley Adventure Quencher - Ag is the Moment: The...2022-10-2039 minDiscover AgDiscovering Gucci, White House, & CottonIt’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! Natalie and Tara are back from traveling and are shaking things up for this weekly series. The candid conversation isn’t changing but some of the segments have changed. Take a look! Updates from Natalie and Tara Ag Fact: How big is a bale of cotton? Industry News: Follow Up on White House Nutrition Conference, China’s Fishing Habits and a Pledge to Sustainability Weekly Discovery: Gucci Last 3 Tabs Natalie’s Last Three Search Tabs Successful Entrepreneurs Who Have Failed Goldie Lew Jewelry VRB...2022-10-0639 minDiscover AgHonor the Harvest USFRA: Candid Conversations with Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander DussenIt’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, Natalie and Tara typically cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things they are currently coveting, and community recipes, but today’s Candid Conversation is LIVE from Honor the Harvest USFRA in Nevada, Iowa! In this episode of Candid Conversations Natalie and Tara are excited to cover live updates from Honor the Harvest hosted by the US Farmers and Rancher in Action. Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Elevate the Online Course launches again in Octo...2022-09-2226 minDiscover AgFast food goes vegan?!: Candid conversations with Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander DussenIt’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, we’ll cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things we are currently obsessed with, community recipes, or industry news. In this episode of Candid Conversations: Fast Food Goes Vegan we cover: Farm and Ranch Updates: Back to School! Tara’s Currently Coveting: Lone River Ranch-Ritas A Candid Conversation About Fast Food Going Vegan Community Recipe: Roast Beef Sliders from @emilyponwith Resources and links mentioned in this episode Advocacy Resource Guide: A multipage document of resource...2022-09-0821 minDiscover AgWhite House Conference on Hunger and the Food Compass: Candid Conversations with Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander DussenIt’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, we’ll cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things we are currently obsessed with, community recipes, or industry news. In this episode of Candid Conversations: White House Conference on Hunger and the Food Compass we cover: Life updates from both Natalie and Tara Tara is currently coveting her favorite store in New Mexico, Turquoise by the Water. You can check them out via their website or follow them on Instagram. A candid conversation about the upcoming Conference on Hunger...2022-08-2529 minDiscover AgAdvocacy: GMOS, Organic Labeling and Food Myths with FoodScienceBabeToday, we are excited to have an Advocacy episode! In these episodes, we’ll cover topics around advocating for agriculture and interviewing changemakers in the industry who are passionate about ag. In this episode of GMOs, Organic Labeling, and Food Myths with the Food Science Babe, we cover several important topics including: Debunking common myths in the food industry The lack of information about GMOs Food regulations and labels in the US vs Europe How to change from a defensive advocate approach to an offensive approach Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Connect with...2022-08-2342 minDiscover AgInflation Reduction Act and Agriculture: Candid Conversations with Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander DussenIt’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, we’ll cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things we are currently obsessed with, community recipes, or industry news. In this episode of Candid Conversations: Inflation Reduction Act and Agriculture we cover: Life updates from both Natalie and Tara What Natalie and Tara are current coveting and this week it is the Wild West Kidz Books (discount below) A candid conversation about the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act and how it works with Agriculture Community Recipe: Homemade Butter Syrup...2022-08-1827 minDiscover AgGlobal anti-meat narrative & the benefits of collagen: Candid Conversations with Natalie Kovarik & Tara Vander DussenIt’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, we’ll cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things we are currently obsessed with, community recipes, or industry news. In this episode of Candid Conversations: Global Anti-Meat Narrative & the Benefits of Collagen we cover: Life updates from both Natalie and Tara What Natalie and Tara are current coveting, which happens to be collagen this week A candid conversation about the global anti-meat narrative Community Recipe: Zesty Potato Salad, created by Carley Smith aka the Fairy Gutmother, and Shared by Str...2022-08-1127 minDiscover AgBill Gates Buying Farmland & Smoked Queso: Candid Conversations with Natalie Kovarik & Tara Vander DussenToday is another Candid Conversations episode! In these episodes, we’ll cover topics within agriculture, rural entrepreneurship, and life in general. In this candid conversations episode, we cover: Life updates, Rural Rooted retreat, and solar panels Our weekly obsession Industry news about Bill Gates and Chinese companies buying large amounts of farmland Community recipe: Smoked Queso Resources and links: Start with Why by Simon Sinek Find Your Why by Simon Sinek Join our email list to stay up to date on our docuseries, The Hands That Feed Us MP’s Smoked Qu...2022-07-2831 minDiscover AgDutch Farmer Protest, Cupcakes & Quiches: Candid Conversations with Natalie Kovarik & Tara Vander DussenToday is our first Candid Conversations episode! In these episodes, we’ll cover topics within agriculture, rural entrepreneurship, and life in general. In this candid conversation, we cover: Updates in both of our personal lives and a funny story about cupcakes The Dutch farmer protests and the ripple effects that would impact all of Ag Tara’s mom’s famous quiche recipe Resources and links: Apply to our Mastermind, Elevate the Summit: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/summit Sign up for the Book Club: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/627b212146c9ddac8218...2022-07-1429 minDiscover AgWelcome to Discover Ag!On Discover Ag, hosts Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen share relevant and captivating conversations in the Agriculture and food space to help you better understand our food system and connect you with the hands that feed us. Every single week they highlight Agriculture in a modern way and give their professional farming opinions on a mix of entertainment, facts and trending news articles. Discover Ag has been described as a cross between Mike Rowe/The Way I Heard It podcast and The Morning Toast podcast and Natalie and Tara are very much on board wit...2022-04-0701 min