
Discover Ag
Discover Ag is a top-ranked podcast that deep dives the latest news in the world of food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist. Enjoy insightful commentary and real-time breakdowns of the latest trending topics and hot headlines straight from a millennial dairy farmer and cattle rancher. Not a boring podcast for farmers, Discover Ag is your go-to news source on all things Americana - think RFK Jrs MAHA Movement, NFL's obsession with Uncrustables, or Yellowstone's Red Carpet Premier. Expect to be wildly entertained and informed as you go beyond the headlines to discover what's new in the world of food, agriculture, and Western culture.
Latest episodes

Jul 4, 2023 • 43min
HOT OFF THE PRESS: Debunking 'Cowspiracy'
098 | This week on the Discover Ag podcast, Nat and Tara are back with their summer "Debunking Series" where they will debunk negative documentaries about agriculture and food. In this episode they discuss the documentary "Cowspiracy". Nat and Tara share their first impressions and thoughts of the documentary that says that animal ag is terrible for the planet. Points mentioned: How the film is based on shoddy, non peer reviewed research that has been cherry picked to fit the narrative. Lack of experts and listing of credentials of those interviewed in the film. Pointing out some key things they missed like water, population increase, and nutritional benefits of animal protein. In our next episode, we'll be discussing the documentary "Sacred Cow" and interviewing one of the co-producers of the film, Diana Rogers . Don't miss it! Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ ________________________________________________________ Discover Ag is brought to you in part by CASEIH. To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH. 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.

Jun 29, 2023 • 38min
Discovering Milk Dumping, Airbnb, and Lab-Grown Chicken
097 | The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are: Diary Farmers Resort to Dumping Thousands of Gallons of Milk | Read the Story Here. 32 Year Old Spent $2,000 Setting Up An AirBnb In Her Neighbors Barn - Now Brings in $2.88 Million | Read the Story Here US Approves the Sale of Lab Grown Chicken | Read the Story Here Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ _______________________________________________________ GOOD RANCHERS CODE “DISCOVER” AT CHECKOUT Good ranchers is an American Meat Company working to connect American farmers and American families. You can find them at Good Ranchers and be sure to use code “DISCOVER” for a discount. _______________________________________________________ Discover Ag is brought to you in part by Ringers Western Wear USE CODE “DISCOVER” TO SAVE 20% Ringers Western Wear is one of our new favorite western wear brands! Visit us.ringerswestern.com and fill up a cart using our exclusive code DISCOVER made especially for our valued listeners. ________________________________________________________ Discover Ag is brought to you in part by CASEIH. To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit http://BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH. 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.

Jun 27, 2023 • 34min
HOT OFF THE PRESS INTERVIEW: Achieving Carbon Zero: The Propane Revolution with PERC
096 | This week's show is brought to you by Propane Education and Research Council. PERC is a nonprofit that provides leading propane safety and training programs and invests in research and development of new propane powered technologies. On this week’s show, Nat and Tara are joined by Mike Newland, director of Agriculture Business Development for PERC, they plan to cover several topics including: The various uses of propane on farms and ranches The myth that electrifying everything is the only way to be environmentally friendly Discussing the carbon intensity of propane compared to the electric grid The government's recognition of propane as an environmentally clean fuel. The importance of collaboration and partnerships to achieve ambitious goals in the agriculture industry. Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ Catch the show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/ _______________________________________________________ GOOD RANCHERS CODE “DISCOVER” AT CHECKOUT Good ranchers is an American Meat Company working to connect American farmers and American families. You can find them at http://goodranchers.com and be sure to use code “DISCOVER” for a discount. _______________________________________________________ Discover Ag is brought to you in part by Ringers Western Wear USE CODE “DISCOVER” TO SAVE 20% Ringers Western Wear is one of our new favorite western wear brands! Visit us.ringerswestern.com and fill up a cart using our exclusive code DISCOVER made especially for our valued listeners. ________________________________________________________ Discover Ag is brought to you in part by CASEIH. To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit http://BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH. 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.

Jun 22, 2023 • 40min
Discovering Ireland, Skittles, and Chocolate Milk
095 | The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are: Farmer-led Political Party Emerges in Ireland to Fight Against Current Emissions Policy | Read the Story Here. Are Skittles Dangerous? A California Bill Aims to Ban Chemicals in Candy | Read the Story Here Ireland Looking to Kill 200,00 Cows To Fight Climate Change. Are U.S Herds Next?USDA Weighs Bans on Chocolate Milk in School Cafeterias | Read the Story Here Join our Monthly Email List Here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63fcf241fb7be5738b99a2c4 Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ _______________________________________________________ This episode was sponsored by Neutral. You can find them at https://www.eatneutral.com/ GOOD RANCHERS CODE “DISCOVER” AT CHECKOUT Good ranchers is an American Meat Company working to connect American farmers and American families. You can find them at Good Ranchers and be sure to use code “DISCOVER” for a discount. _______________________________________________________ Discover Ag is brought to you in part by Ringers Western Wear USE CODE “DISCOVER” TO SAVE 20% Ringers Western Wear is one of our new favorite western wear brands! Visit us.ringerswestern.com and fill up a cart using our exclusive code DISCOVER made especially for our valued listeners. ________________________________________________________ Discover Ag is brought to you in part by CASEIH. To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit http://BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH. 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.

Jun 15, 2023 • 44min
Discovering Pete Davidson, Food Waste, and Killing Cows
094| The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are: Pete Davidson Leaves PETA Unhinged Voicemail | Read the Story Here. New York City Residents May Soon Have To Compost Their Food Scraps | Read the Story Here Ireland Looking to Kill 200,00 Cows To Fight Climate Change. Are U.S Herds Next? | Read the Story Here Join our Monthly Email List Here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63fcf241fb7be5738b99a2c4 Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ _______________________________________________________ GOOD RANCHERS CODE “DISCOVER” AT CHECKOUT Good ranchers is an American Meat Company working to connect American farmers and American families. You can find them at Good Ranchers and be sure to use code “DISCOVER” for a discount. _______________________________________________________ Discover Ag is brought to you in part by Ringers Western Wear USE CODE “DISCOVER” TO SAVE 20% Ringers Western Wear is one of our new favorite western wear brands! Visit us.ringerswestern.com and fill up a cart using our exclusive code DISCOVER made especially for our valued listeners. ________________________________________________________ Discover Ag is brought to you in part by CASEIH. To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit http://BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH. 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.

Jun 13, 2023 • 34min
HOT OFF THE PRESS: 'Beyond Impossible' Documentary with Vinnie Tortorich
093 | This week on the Discover Ag podcast, Nat and Tara are back with their new summer series called "Debunking Series" where they will debunk negative documentaries about agriculture and food one week and bring you a documentary on the opposite side the following week. In this episode they discuss the documentary "Beyond Impossible" with it's creator Vinnie Tortorich. Nat and Tara, along with Vinnie, share their thoughts about the his documentary, and discuss last week's "Game Changers" and more: the interesting ties between vegan, vegetarian, and pop culture why we are getting it so wrong in the states and why veganism should stay out of politics the importance of food choice, and the important and sometimes missing conversation around nutrients, calories, and accessibility. You can go here to find out more about Vinnie you and make sure to join us next Tuesday for our next installment in our "Debunking Series". Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ ________________________________________________________ Discover Ag is brought to you in part by CASEIH. To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH. 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.

Jun 8, 2023 • 44min
Discovering Vegan Denouncement, GenZ, and Yellowstone
092 | The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are: Bear Grylls ‘Embarrassed’ by his vegan advocacy and regrets cookbook | Read the Story Here. This Generation Won’t End Factory Farming, But The Next One Might | Read the Story Here Bison Calf at Yellowstone is Euthanized After Man’s Intervention | Read the Story Here Join our Monthly Email List Here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63fcf241fb7be5738b99a2c4 Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ _______________________________________________________ GOOD RANCHERS CODE “DISCOVER” AT CHECKOUT Good ranchers is an American Meat Company working to connect American farmers and American families. You can find them at Good Ranchers and be sure to use code “DISCOVER” for a discount. _______________________________________________________ Discover Ag is brought to you in part by Ringers Western Wear USE CODE “DISCOVER” TO SAVE 20% Ringers Western Wear is one of our new favorite western wear brands! Visit us.ringerswestern.com and fill up a cart using our exclusive code DISCOVER made especially for our valued listeners. ________________________________________________________ Discover Ag is brought to you in part by CASEIH. To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit http://BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH. 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.

Jun 6, 2023 • 39min
HOT OFF THE PRESS: Netflix's 'The Game Changers'
091 | This week on the Discover Ag podcast, Nat and Tara introduce a new summer series called "Debunking Series" where they will debunk negative documentaries about agriculture and food. In this episode they discuss the documentary "Game Changers" with the help of Lauren Twigg, a registered and licensed dietician with a background in farming, who provides her expertise on nutrition. Nat and Tara, along with Lauren, share their first impressions of the documentary and discuss the premise of the plant-based diet. Points mentioned: not discussing the benefits of animal protein and only showcasing high-intensity athletes who have a team of experts planning their diets. nutrient deficiencies that can occur in a plant-based diet and the importance of nutrition literacy. the documentary cherry-picks data and narratives that work for its premise, rather than looking at the bigger picture. Lauren emphasizes the power of plants in supporting one's health, but also advocates for a well-balanced diet that includes animal products. In our next episode, we'll be discussing the documentary "Beyond Impossible" and interviewing the man behind the movie, Vinnie Tortorich. Don't miss it! Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ ________________________________________________________ Discover Ag is brought to you in part by CASEIH. To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH. 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.

Jun 1, 2023 • 43min
Discovering Indy 500, John Kerry, and Lab-Grown Meat
090 | The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are: Ditch the Diary: Advocates press for end to Indy 500 milk-drinking tradition. | Read the Story Here. John Kerry Declares War on US Farmers. | Read the Story Here Lab Grown Meat's Carbon Footprint Potentially Worse Than Retail Beef | Read the Story Here Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ _______________________________________________________ GOOD RANCHERS CODE “DISCOVER” AT CHECKOUT Good ranchers is an American Meat Company working to connect American farmers and American families. You can find them at Good Ranchers and be sure to use code “DISCOVER” for a discount. _______________________________________________________ Discover Ag is brought to you in part by Ringers Western Wear USE CODE “DISCOVER” TO SAVE 20% Ringers Western Wear is one of our new favorite western wear brands! Visit us.ringerswestern.com and fill up a cart using our exclusive code DISCOVER made especially for our valued listeners. ________________________________________________________ Discover Ag is brought to you in part by CASEIH. To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit http://BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH. 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.

May 30, 2023 • 30min
HOT OFF THE PRESS INTERVIEW: Case IH - Self Driving Tractors and the future of ag autonomy
089 | On this week’s show, Nat and Tara have a special advocacy episode today with the team from Case IH and they plan to cover several topics including, What is Autonomy and Precision Technology Operation Labor and Autonomy Sustainability and Autonomy What Can a Self Driving Tractor Do Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ ________________________________________________________ Discover Ag is brought to you in part by CASEIH. To the men and women at Case IH, farming is a way of life. A life they live every day on millions of acres across North America. Get to know the farmers who work at Case IH and see how they bring that perspective into everything Case IH does. Visit BuiltbyFarmers.com to see their stories and even share your own. Built by Farmers. Case IH. 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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