Discover Coca-Cola Ditches Corn Syrup, Waylon Jennings' New Album & USDA Drops Flies to Stop Maggots

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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