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Ep 208 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dive into one of the most misunderstood headlines in food news: the FDA pausing a key milk testing program—and why that doesn’t mean your milk is unsafe.
Plus, we break down Giada’s high-end pasta drop (is $12.99 worth it?), Post Malone’s unexpected farming collab with Kubota and major drama in Point Reyes as ranchers face eviction in a historic 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 We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 FDA pauses milk lab certification—what it really means 🥛
🪩 Fear-based food influencer tactics vs. actual food science
🪩Post Malone gets a tractor, and America has feelings about it 🚜🎤
🪩Giada’s pasta reel sparks a price vs. quality debate 🍝
🪩Farmer Wants a Wife: mid-season switch-up or relationship red flag?
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:56 FDA Milk Testing Changes
06:09 Understanding Milk Safety and Quality
09:07 The Role of Information in Agriculture
12:06 Pasta 101 with Giada De Laurentiis
14:49 The Impact of Influencers on Food Choices
18:09 Kubota's Partnership with Post Malone
20:59 Cultural Relevance in Agriculture Marketing
32:15 Updates on the Point Reyes Lawsuit 3
8:52 Nicolette Hawn Nyman's Lawsuit Against the Park Service
42:19 Reality TV Drama: Farmer Wants a Wife
WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG- A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @NatalieKovarik a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher & @TaraVanderDussen a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer. Every week we dive into the week's top articles and discover what's new in the world of food, agriculture, and western culture with a pop culture twist.
SHOP OUR APPAREL- 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 https://d5ef5e-0a.myshopify.com
JOIN CLUB DISCOVER- Take it a step further by joining our Discover Ag Facebook Group! Create 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
Website: https://discoverag.com/
Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@discoveragpodcast
TURTLE BOX: Turtlebox is the ultimate portable speaker built for life outdoors. It's Waterproof and ultra-durable, Bluetooth ready with 120 dB of big, bold sound. Code "DISCOVER" at checkout on https://turtleboxaudio.com/ gets you a free hat.
CLARIFY: ClariFly® from Central Life Sciences is a feed-through fly control solution trusted by dairy and beef producers to reduce fly populations before they even start. Learn more and find out how ClariFly® fits into your fly control program here: https://www.centralflycontrol.com/
SWEET WATER PILLOWS: Sweet water pillows are luxurious, genuine leather pillows made 100% in the USA. Head to https://sweetwaterpillows.com and use code DISCOVER to get FREE TOTE included in your order!
COZY EARTH: High-end luxury bedding and loungewear, Cozy Earth will help you transform your home. Oprah's favorite things 7 years in a row, and is backed by a lengthy warranty as a testament to their confidence in quality and performance. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 40% off.
SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Sunrise Flour Mill has no added chemicals, and they never bleach or bromate. Their wheat is grown on a 4th generation organic family farm and they control every part of their wheat's journey from pasture to kitchen. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout out for 10% off.
ARMRA COLOSTRUM: ARMRA Colostrum™ strengthens your body's barriers to defend against everyday threats and enhance vitality. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 15% off.
MANUKORA HONEY: Pure, high-grade Mānuka honey with nutrients to support your immunity, digestion & more. Head to MANUKORA.com/DISCOVER to get $25 off the Starter Kit
TOUPS & CO: Toups & Co is 100% natural skincare & makeup that uses tallow from grass-fed cows, organic cold-pressed olive oil, and certified organic essential oils. Handcrafted in Alabama! Head to https://toupsandco.com/DISCOVER to get 10% off.
DUCKWORTH: DuckWorth Merino Wool products are made with wool grown at their Montana Ranch. They carefully manage every step of the process from fiber to finished garment to create a durable and beautiful Montana Born, USA Made product. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10%.
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
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Ep 208 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dive into one of the most misunderstood headlines in food news: the FDA pausing a key milk testing program—and why that doesn’t mean your milk is unsafe.
Plus, we break down Giada’s high-end pasta drop (is $12.99 worth it?), Post Malone’s unexpected farming collab with Kubota and major drama in Point Reyes as ranchers face eviction in a historic 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 We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 FDA pauses milk lab certification—what it really means 🥛
🪩 Fear-based food influencer tactics vs. actual food science
🪩Post Malone gets a tractor, and America has feelings about it 🚜🎤
🪩Giada’s pasta reel sparks a price vs. quality debate 🍝
🪩Farmer Wants a Wife: mid-season switch-up or relationship red flag?
Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:56 FDA Milk Testing Changes
06:09 Understanding Milk Safety and Quality
09:07 The Role of Information in Agriculture
12:06 Pasta 101 with Giada De Laurentiis
14:49 The Impact of Influencers on Food Choices
18:09 Kubota's Partnership with Post Malone
20:59 Cultural Relevance in Agriculture Marketing
32:15 Updates on the Point Reyes Lawsuit 3
8:52 Nicolette Hawn Nyman's Lawsuit Against the Park Service
42:19 Reality TV Drama: Farmer Wants a Wife
WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG- A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. We're your hosts @NatalieKovarik a western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher & @TaraVanderDussen a sought after dairy sustainability speaker & millennial dairy farmer. Every week we dive into the week's top articles and discover what's new in the world of food, agriculture, and western culture with a pop culture twist.
SHOP OUR APPAREL- 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 https://d5ef5e-0a.myshopify.com
JOIN CLUB DISCOVER- Take it a step further by joining our Discover Ag Facebook Group! Create 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
Website: https://discoverag.com/
Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@discoveragpodcast
TURTLE BOX: Turtlebox is the ultimate portable speaker built for life outdoors. It's Waterproof and ultra-durable, Bluetooth ready with 120 dB of big, bold sound. Code "DISCOVER" at checkout on https://turtleboxaudio.com/ gets you a free hat.
CLARIFY: ClariFly® from Central Life Sciences is a feed-through fly control solution trusted by dairy and beef producers to reduce fly populations before they even start. Learn more and find out how ClariFly® fits into your fly control program here: https://www.centralflycontrol.com/
SWEET WATER PILLOWS: Sweet water pillows are luxurious, genuine leather pillows made 100% in the USA. Head to https://sweetwaterpillows.com and use code DISCOVER to get FREE TOTE included in your order!
COZY EARTH: High-end luxury bedding and loungewear, Cozy Earth will help you transform your home. Oprah's favorite things 7 years in a row, and is backed by a lengthy warranty as a testament to their confidence in quality and performance. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 40% off.
SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Sunrise Flour Mill has no added chemicals, and they never bleach or bromate. Their wheat is grown on a 4th generation organic family farm and they control every part of their wheat's journey from pasture to kitchen. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout out for 10% off.
ARMRA COLOSTRUM: ARMRA Colostrum™ strengthens your body's barriers to defend against everyday threats and enhance vitality. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 15% off.
MANUKORA HONEY: Pure, high-grade Mānuka honey with nutrients to support your immunity, digestion & more. Head to MANUKORA.com/DISCOVER to get $25 off the Starter Kit
TOUPS & CO: Toups & Co is 100% natural skincare & makeup that uses tallow from grass-fed cows, organic cold-pressed olive oil, and certified organic essential oils. Handcrafted in Alabama! Head to https://toupsandco.com/DISCOVER to get 10% off.
DUCKWORTH: DuckWorth Merino Wool products are made with wool grown at their Montana Ranch. They carefully manage every step of the process from fiber to finished garment to create a durable and beautiful Montana Born, USA Made product. Code “DISCOVER” at checkout for 10%.
Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.
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