Ep 216 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dive into the drama, empowerment, and pop culture impact behind the new Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders documentary series. From a jaw-dropping 400% pay raise to emotional audition cuts, they unpack what’s changed for these iconic performers and what still needs work.

Natalie and Tara also celebrate the winners of the Discover Ag NASCAR giveaway and tease a DISCOs meetup. From there, they break down some surprising food headlines: a Haribo candy recall linked to cannabis, misleading claims about soil health and “only 60 harvests left,” and what’s really driving nutrient loss in our food system.

If you’ve ever wondered whether expired Sour Punch Straws are a real threat (spoiler: not really) or felt confused about breeding vs. GMOs when it comes to flavor and nutrition, this episode is for you.

 

What We Discovered This Week 🤠 

🪩 Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders get a major pay raise

🪩 The truth about nutrient loss in food

🪩 Haribo candy recall leads to a wild convo about expired snacks and edible safety

🪩 Trump’s proposed public land auction: What it means for Western states and agriculture

 

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