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 $700 million rebrand disaster that wiped out Uncle Herschel and the iconic barrel — only to reverse course within days after massive backlash. Natalie and Tara unpack why nostalgia branding matters more than ever and how one comedian's take perfectly captured what went wrong.

Next, CAT Construction nails viral marketing with their Taylor Swift engagement post, proving that sometimes the best brand moments come from jumping into cultural conversations at exactly the right time. Plus, the agricultural connections hiding in plain sight behind celebrity moments.

And finally, California's almond industry faces an unexpected enemy: rats. With $300 million in damages and 100,000+ acres affected, this rodent invasion is threatening 80% of the world's almond supply. But is this crisis as new as headlines suggest?

BUT WAIT — there's more!

Stick around for an exclusive interview recorded live at Farm Progress with Case IH, diving deep into their newest Steiger 785 Quad Track — the highest horsepower tractor to date. From precision tech to operator comfort, Mark Burns and Kendall Quandahl break down what 853 peak horsepower means for modern farming.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Raw meat trend: When carnivore goes extreme 🪩 Cracker Barrel's $700M rebrand fail and quick recovery 🪩 CAT Construction's viral Taylor Swift marketing win 🪩 Flesh-eating screwworm update from Mexico border 🪩 California's $300M rat problem threatens global almond supply 🪩 Case IH unveils game-changing Steiger 785 Quad Track

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro + What's in This Episode 01:15 Merch winner + What we Said at Farm Progress02:55 Discovery 1: #FoodTok and the Raw Meat Carnivore Trend09:10 Does Being Vegan Make You Sick?20:23 Sponsor Break - Mary T. Faber for Your Accounting22:59 Sponsor Break - Tubes & Co. for Your Skincare Needs23:46 Discovery 2: Cracker Barrel's Failed Rebrand32:32 Brand Accountability and Other Marketing Lessons34:16 Discovery 3: CAT Construction - Taylor Swift Engagement Collab41:36 Sponsor Break - Our Farms: Farm-Fresh Food at Your Doorstep43:40 Sponsor Break - Sunrise Flour Mill: The Best Flour Ever44:24 How Does the Flesh-Eating Screw-Worm Affect You?46:32 Discovery 4: Rats and California's Almond Industry – Scale & Solutions55:29 Closing thoughts + Next on 'Discover on the Road'57:15 Case IH Interview (full) — Steiger 7-85 Quad Track

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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, Arizona's viral dance crew takes center stage. These young girls from Mesa's Impact Dance company danced their way to internet fame with "Tulsa Time" and scored a dream moment on stage with Lainey Wilson. The hosts celebrate age-appropriate representation and genuine talent in a world of overly sexualized youth performance.

Next, they taste-test Lady Gaga's viral wine and Diet Coke combination (spoiler: Tara's not impressed). What started as a trendy drink reveal turns into a cultural lesson about Spanish cocktail traditions and how American influencers often miss the mark on cultural context.

And finally, a deep dive into GMO cheese misinformation. When a wellness influencer with 600K followers claims Pfizer is secretly putting GMOs in 90% of US cheese, the hosts break down the science behind fermentation-produced chymosin and why fear-mongering about food processes helps no one.

BUT WAIT — there's more!

Stick around for their disco debrief on Ballerina Farm's new brick-and-mortar store in Utah, plus sponsor shoutouts that'll have you stocking your pantry with heritage flour and farm-fresh everything.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Raw milk lawsuits and regulatory loopholes 🪩 Arizona dance crew's viral moment with Lainey Wilson 🪩 Lady Gaga's wine + Diet Coke cultural appropriation moment 🪩 Ballerina Farm goes brick-and-mortar 🪩 The truth about GMO cheese (spoiler: it's not scary)

CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro & Headlines 02:00 - Discovery 1: Inside the Raw Milk Lawsuit in Florida 07:40 - Raw Milk Safety and the Grey Area of State Regulations 15:00 - Banning Raw Milk? 19:57 - Arizona Dance Crew Goes Viral 29:00 - Discovery 3: Lady Gaga's Wine + Diet Coke Drink 39:31 - Disco Debrief: Ballerina Farm's New Brick & Mortar Store 47:00 - Discovery 4: What's the Gist on GMO Cheese? 58:18 - Is "Natural" an Emotional Label?

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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 bankruptcy vibes.

Then, Molly Yeh teams up with Tractor Supply for a clothing line that actually makes sense. Unlike the butter debacle, this collaboration taps into real market demand for functional women's workwear that doesn't look like hand-me-downs from your husband's closet.

Plus, Keith Urban's new reality show "The Road" promises to shake up the singing competition format with real concerts and audience voting. The hosts break down why this tour-meets-TV concept could be the next big hit.

BUT WAIT — there's more!

The FDA is finally fixing a 1963 regulation that's been blocking Florida oranges from juice production. With citrus greening threatening the industry and two-thirds of orange juice coming from imports, this bricks content change could be a game-changer for domestic production.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Lab-grown butter gets the Gates treatment (and the internet's rejection) 🪩 Molly Yay x Tractor Supply: workwear that works 🪩 Keith Urban's tour-reality show hybrid 🪩 Wagyu misinformation strikes again 🪩 FDA orange juice standards get a much-needed update

CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro & Headlines: Butter from carbon, Tractor Supply collab, Keith Urban show & more 01:26 - Discovery 1: Bill Gates-Backed Lab-Grown Butter? Why??? 06:12 - Do Consumers Even Want Food Tech? 11:12 - Would You Try Lab Butter? 16:00 - Women in Ag Events: Farm Progress Show & Husker Harvest Days 18:03 - Tractor Supply x Molly Yeh: Celebrity chef's farm-inspired clothing line 25:00 - Discovery 3: Keith Urban's New TV Show - Country music competition with Blake Shelton 39:51 - Discovery 4: Is Wagyu Beef really diseased? 45:00 - Discovery 5: Florida Orange Juice Crisis - FDA changes rules to help citrus industry 53:23 - What to Expect Next Week

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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 at all.

Next, they tackle a fear-mongering salmon reel spreading misinformation about farm-raised versus wild-caught fish. Drawing from their recent YouTube interview with an Alaskan fisherwoman, Natalie and Tara separate fact from fiction on Atlantic salmon, color additives, and why frozen might be better than fresh.

Then, a lighthearted dairy defense reel gets the spotlight as an influencer claps back at the "only species that drinks milk" argument with a perfectly snarky response about mango chili margaritas. The hosts discuss why dairy gets so much online hate and address misconceptions about artificial insemination and calf separation.

And finally, the Great American Farmers Market on the National Mall draws both praise and controversy. While celebrating the showcase of farmers from across the nation, the hosts unpack the disappointing news that it replaced an existing seasonal USDA farmers market that was quietly cancelled.

BUT WAIT — there's more!

Stick around for a disco debrief on recent SNAP benefit restrictions targeting sugary drinks and junk food. With 14 states now approved to implement these changes starting January 2026, Natalie and Tara weigh the complex debate around government control versus public health initiatives.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Viral peanut education with Love on the Spectrum's Tanner Smith

🪩 Salmon fear-mongering and the truth about farm-raised fish

🪩 Dairy defense and mango chili margarita comebacks

🪩 The Great American Farmers Market controversy

🪩 SNAP restrictions on sugary drinks across 14 states

CHAPTERS: 05:33 Peanut Production Facts & Growing Regions 09:14 Love on the Spectrum Meets Agriculture 17:15 Salmon Fear-Mongering Reel Breakdown 19:01 Wild-Caught vs Farm-Raised Salmon Truth 28:06 Dairy Defense and Online Activism 32:57 Artificial Insemination Reality Check 39:19 SNAP Benefits Disco Debrief 43:47 Great American Farmers Market Recap 48:26 Farmers Market Controversy & Missing USDA Market

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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 voicemail from a Cadillac buyer takes center stage. She's got "an energetic allergy" to Texas leather and wants to know exactly where her Escalade's interior was sourced from. Is it satire or a sign of how far removed consumers are from animal ag?

The third discovery? A farm-to-skincare success story. Meet the Taylor sisters — fourth-gen plum farmers turning byproduct pits into luxury skincare with Le Prunier. From Neiman Marcus shelves to viral beauty status, this ag x luxury brand story has Tara ready to hit add to cart.

And finally, a 175-year-old farm is being seized by local government under eminent domain for affordable housing. The hosts weigh legacy, policy, and the real danger of treating farmland as "fair game" for development.

BUT WAIT — there's more! Stick around for a bonus mini-interview with Iowa corn and soybean farmer Joe Roberts, recorded live at the Iowa Corn 350 NASCAR race. From fuel independence to sustainability to getting more farmers in the driver's seat of national conversations, this conversation is fast-paced (literally) and full of insight. Check Out Iowa Corn 🌽: https://www.iowacorn.org/

What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 Denver's plant-based push and the backlash from ag 🪩 The Cadillac voicemail that broke the internet 🪩 Plums → Pit Oil → Luxury Skincare 🪩 Eminent Domain: A 175-year-old farm fights back 🪩 Corn-powered NASCAR + Ethanol Myths Debunked

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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 at modern farming? The hosts weigh in on what the show gets right, what it ramps up for ratings, and why Steven McBee might be agriculture's most polarizing reality star.

Then, a collab no one saw coming: Chili's x Tecovas. Yep, handcrafted cowboy boots made from actual Chili's booths. Are we living in a simulation or is this just the perfect storm of Western nostalgia and pop-culture marketing? Spoiler: Natalie might already have a pair on the way 👀

Plus: A quick Disco Debrief on Florida's citrus industry hitting a 100-year production low and what that means for the future of U.S. oranges.

And finally, fashion meets farming: How corn-based fibers could replace petroleum in your next workout set. From cornfields to couture, this innovation could change the game for sustainability and farmers' bottom lines.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Oregon's agritourism backlash and farm stand fight 🪩 McBee Dynasty: Reality TV or Ag Representation? 🪩 Chili's + Tecovas = the weirdest (best?) collab of the year 🪩 Florida citrus at historic lows 🪩 Corn-based clothing: The future of sustainable fashion

Iowa Corn: Creating opportunities for long-term Iowa Corn grower profitability 🌽

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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 dropping in October and a teaser of Fleetwood Mac's "Songbird." Nat and Tara geek out on country music nostalgia (and share a few personal stories).

Then, a viral carrot hot dog reel takes over social media, and the internet's reaction is hilarious. Are we going too far with plant-based swaps, or is this just good fun? Finally, buckle up for a bizarre but serious story: The USDA is dropping millions of sterile flies to stop flesh-eating screwworm maggots from devastating U.S. cattle. Why People Magazine covered this, why the internet is panicking, and what ranchers need to know.

PLUS: A special interview with Ambrook co-founder Mackenzie Burnett on why financial clarity matters for every farm and ranch, and how Ambrook is helping producers build resilience. Manage your operation like a business with tools built for Ag. From bookkeeping to profitability insights, Ambrook gives you the clarity and confidence to make smarter decisions for your farm or ranch.

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What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Trump's Coke swap: cane sugar vs corn syrup 🪩 Waylon Jennings' unreleased music drop 🪩 Carrot hot dogs: viral chaos and comments 🪩 Flesh-eating maggots & USDA's fly strategy 🪩 Financial tools for modern ag with Ambrook

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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 agriculture storytelling.

Next, the duo tackles a viral wellness claim that seedless watermelons cause infertility in humans. (They don't.) From the science behind how seedless fruit is actually made to the sneaky ways influencers use fear to sell products, this is a myth that needs to be busted.

Then, it's all about kitchen garden chaos. One viral video has a mom accidentally serving weeds for dinner, and they share their own hilarious home gardening mishaps from failing raised beds to mystery shampoo soap.

Finally, Nat and Tara weigh in on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign to eliminate synthetic food dyes by 2027. With candy companies pushing back and the FDA playing catch-up, it's a colorful debate with serious implications.

WHAT WE DISCOVERED THIS WEEK 🤠

🪩 The Pioneer Woman's ranch life rebrand 🪩 Viral watermelon myth: debunked 🪩 Garden fails we can all relate to 🪩 Food dyes, politics & candy industry chaos 🪩 Why we need facts, not fear, in food policy

🌾 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG 🌾 A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by @NatalieKovarik — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and @TaraVanderDussen — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.

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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 it's on to grocery store produce misters. A viral reel claims they spray more than water, specifically, hypochlorous acid, a food-safe disinfectant. The hosts break down the science, safety, and why not all "chemical" labels are cause for panic. Next stop: Nashville. Post Malone's flashy Posties bar and Kid Rock's upscale steakhouse spark a discussion on celebrity restaurants, authenticity, and how agriculture quietly shapes even the wildest nights on Broadway.

Finally, the Texas legislature stirs debate with a new bill banning land ownership by entities from China, Iran, Russia, and North Korea. Is it a step toward food security or a slippery slope into discrimination?

This week's episode blends science, policy, pop culture, and a healthy dose of sarcasm.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 FDA-approved UV milk tech and the raw milk community's reaction

🪩 What grocery store misters are actually spraying and why it's not bleach

🪩 A side-by-side look at Post Malone and Kid Rock's very different restaurant ventures

🪩 Texas bans foreign land ownership: what it means for agriculture and national security

🪩 Why sometimes the most controversial ingredients are just misunderstood

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.

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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 cattle diet (hint: it's not all as scary as TikTok makes it sound). Also on the menu: a chat about Wagyu beef and whether paying top dollar for highly marbled steak is really worth it.

Spoiler: sometimes a Costco ribeye and good company win. Plus, a hot topic that's dividing rural America: solar panels on farmland. Are they a smart play for farmers or a short-sighted sacrifice of agricultural land? The hosts explore what agrivoltaics are, who's benefiting, and why it's more complicated than it seems.

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What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Brady Martin's viral NHL draft moment on the family farm

🪩 Wagyu beef vs. budget steaks: what's worth your money?

🪩 Solar panels on farmland: smart lease or ag land threat?

🪩 Grass-fed beef labels, imported meat, and feedlot facts

WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG- A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @‌NatalieKovarik, a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher, & @‌TaraVanderDussen, a sought-after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer.

SHOP OUR APPAREL- We offer two collections: our Core Collection and our Club Discover Collection. Shop them all here https://d5ef5e-0a.myshopify.com

JOIN CLUB DISCOVER- Take it further by joining our Discover Ag Facebook Group! Create a community by connecting with fellow Disco listeners, and help vote on the articles we cover! https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubdiscover

CONNECT ONLINE & ON SOCIAL

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