Ep 227 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into parasites in your salmon, Post Malone's fashion debut, and a conspiracy theory about Babybel cheese --- plus why the Maha grocery trend might backfire.

First up: Wild-caught salmon filled with living parasites. A viral video shows worms crawling out of fresh salmon from Costco, sparking conversations about food safety, flash freezing, and the reality that up to 80% of wild salmon can harbor parasites. The hosts explore why this is normal in natural ecosystems and how proper handling makes it safe.

Then, Post Malone launches his Austin Post Apparel line at Paris Fashion Week. While the western-inspired collection stayed true to his personal style, the hosts debate whether it was too safe for such a high-profile debut. From cowboy boots to turquoise jewelry, they weigh authenticity versus innovation in western fashion.

Next up: A hilarious conspiracy theory connecting Babybel cheese to Maker's Mark whiskey. Both require peeling off red wax to access the goodness inside --- coincidence or calculated grooming by Big Charcuterie? The hosts dive into the comment section gold and share their own charcuterie secrets.

Finally, an Atlantic article warns that "Maha washing" is making junk food seem healthier through superficial changes like removing dyes while ignoring real issues like sugar content. The hosts discuss whether the Make America Healthy Again movement has lost its way.

BUT WAIT --- there's more!

Stick around for an exclusive Case IH interview recorded live at Farm Progress Show. Natalie talks with livestock specialist Brian Williams about the new Farm All lineup, including the return of the historic Super M tractor and innovations in telematics technology.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Parasites in wild salmon and the importance of flash freezing

🪩 Post Malone's Paris fashion debut and western authenticity debates

🪩 Babybel conspiracy theories and charcuterie grooming tactics

🪩 Starbucks launches protein cold foam lattes

🪩 Why Maha washing could make Americans less healthy

🪩 Case IH Farm All series updates and legacy tractors

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro & Headlines

02:11 Discovery 1: The Dirty Truth of Wild-Caught Salmon

13:47 Sponsor Break (Sunrise Flour Mill & Wonder Cow)

14:55 Discovery 2: Post Malone's Fashion Debut

25:51 Discovery 3: Babybel Conspiracy Theory

31:28 Sponsor Break (Cozy Earth & Farm Wife Tallow)

34:28 Quick Debrief: Starbucks Launches Protein Lattes

36:11 Discovery 4: Why the Maha Grocery Trend Will Backfire

48:08 Case IH Interview with Brian Williams

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