
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

May 25, 2023 • 47min
Discovering UN FAO, Aubrey Plaza, and the Supreme Court
088 | The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are: Supreme Court upholds California law on humane pork sales | Read the Story Here Aubrey Plaza Is the Unfortunate New Face of the Milk Wars | Read the Story Here Sorry vegans, a major health organization says meat, eggs and milk are vital sources of ‘much-needed nutrients’ | Read the Story Here Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ Catch the FULL show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/088 _______________________________________________________ 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 18, 2023 • 38min
Discovering $100 Mil, 4H, and Taco Bell
087 | The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are: Taco Bell®, Cargill and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Partner to Restore Habitats and Expand Sustainable Farming Practices in Beef Supply Chain | Read the Story Here What a Girl’s Goat Teaches Us About Our Food | Read the Story Here Kentucky Cattle Scheme With 78,000 Ghost Cattle Unravels | Read the Story Here Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ Catch the FULL show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/087 _______________________________________________________ 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 11, 2023 • 36min
Discovering Beef Tallow, Ultra-Processed, and Pig Farm
086 | The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are: Beef tallow skincare trend concerning docs: ‘Not really the best’ | Read the Story Here Ultra-processing: The solution for safer, greener, more nutritious food? | Read the Story Here 37 Missouri Smithfield sow farms may be closing this month | Read the Story Here Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ Catch the FULL show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/086 _______________________________________________________ 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 9, 2023 • 29min
HOT OFF THE PRESS INTERVIEW: Antibiotic use and the mRNA vaccine in beef with Merck Animal Health
085 | On this week’s show, Nat and Tara have a special advocacy episode today with Dr. Dave Sjeklocha, DVM a Technical Services Veterinarian, as they plan to cover several topics including, Introduction of Merck Animal Health & Dr. Dave Sjeklocha, DVM Overview of Cattle Antibiotics Compared to Human Antibiotics The Conversation Around the Consumer’s View on Antibiotics The Withdrawal Period of Antibiotics in Cattle What you Need to Know About the mRNA Vaccine 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.

May 4, 2023 • 46min
Discovering Saudi Arabia, animal abuse & Bill Gates
084 | The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are: Saudi company draws unlimited Arizona ground water to grow alfalfa amid drought | Read the Story Here Stop Taking Rides In The Horse Drawn Carriages Of New York City | Read the Story Here Posts misrepresent safety of produce-protecting solution from Apeel | Read the Story Here Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ Catch the FULL show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/084-saudi-arabia ________________________________________________________ CULVERS THANK YOU FARMERS PROJECT TODAY - May 4th - visit your local Culver’s for Scoops of Thanks Day and Donate $1 to agricultural education and get a single scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard. All proceeds benefit the Thank You Farmers® Project. Click here to learn more Thank You Farmers Project | Supporting America's Family Farms | Culver's _______________________________________________________ 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.

Apr 27, 2023 • 36min
Discovering New York, Africa, & John Legend
083 | The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are: Why New York’s (Mostly) Vegan Mayor Wants to Cut the City’s Meat Budget | Read the Story Here New report reveals major flaws with flagship carbon credits scheme on Indigenous land in Kenya | Read the Story Here Carbon neutral milk brand attracts celebrity investors, picks up raft of new retail accounts | Read the Story Here Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ Catch the FULL show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/083-war-on-meat ________________________________________________________ CULVERS THANK YOU FARMERS PROJECT Mark your calendars - May 4th - visit your local Culver’s for Scoops of Thanks Day and Donate $1 to agricultural education and get a single scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard. All proceeds benefit the Thank You Farmers® Project. Click here to learn more Thank You Farmers Project | Supporting America's Family Farms | Culver's _______________________________________________________ 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.

Apr 25, 2023 • 30min
HOT OFF THE PREE INTERVIEW: The Importance of Soil Health with Meagan Kaiser and the United Soybean Board
082 | On this week’s show, Nat and Tara have a special advocacy episode today with Megan Kaiser, a soybean farmer and soil scientist, as they plan to cover several topics including, Introduction of Meagan Kaiser Overview of Soybeans and their unexpected sustainable uses Soybean Oil & Renewable Bio-Diesel Soybeans & Soil Health How Soy Affects American Waterway Infrastructure Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ Catch the show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/ ________________________________________________________ Discover Ag brought to you by United SoyBean Board. Moving a commodity takes a strategic plan with foresight and farmer-leaders like you to implement it. That’s your soy checkoff. Your soy checkoff has the pulse of your marketplace and production needs. So when you pool your resources through your soy checkoff, you’re making sales and breakthroughs that all come back to your bottom line. Having a sound plan delivers sound results. You can see all the ways your soy checkoff is moving soy forward for you at Home - United Soybean Board . That’s Home - United Soybean Board 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.

Apr 20, 2023 • 39min
Discovering Dairy fire, Dirty dozen, and Oysters
081 | The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are: Just Eat the Non-Organic Blueberries – Here’s Why You Should Disregard the ‘Dirty Dozen’ | Read the Story Here Texas oyster farms collect their first harvest | Read the Story Here The worst farm fire in decades kills 18,000 cows in West Texas | Read the Story Here Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ Catch the FULL show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/081-the-devastating-dairy-fire-organics-dirty-dozen-and-oysters-in-texas ________________________________________________________ CULVERS THANK YOU FARMERS PROJECT Mark your calendars - May 4th - visit your local Culver’s for Scoops of Thanks Day and Donate $1 to agricultural education and get a single scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard. All proceeds benefit the Thank You Farmers® Project. Click here to learn more Thank You Farmers Project | Supporting America's Family Farms | Culver's _______________________________________________________ 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.

Apr 13, 2023 • 40min
Discovering Monkeys, Greenwashing & Seed Oils
080 | The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are: HelloFresh Halts Use of Coconut Milk From Thailand Due to Forced Monkey Labor Claims | Read the Story Here Report Suggests ‘Rampant’ Greenwashing in Food Sector | Read the Story Here Chipotle Mexican Grill backs Zero Acre Farms, a developer of sustainable cooking oil | Read the Story Here Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ Catch the FULL show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/ ________________________________________________________ CULVERS THANK YOU FARMERS PROJECT Mark your calendars - May 4th - visit your local Culver’s for Scoops of Thanks Day and Donate $1 to agricultural education and get a single scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard. All proceeds benefit the Thank You Farmers® Project. Click here to learn more Thank You Farmers Project | Supporting America's Family Farms | Culver's _______________________________________________________ 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. 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. ________________________________________________________ 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.

Apr 11, 2023 • 28min
HOT OFF THE PRESS INTERVIEW: Methane & feed additives with Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson of CSU AgNext
079 | On this week’s show, Nat and Tara have a special advocacy episode today with Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson and they plan to cover several topics including, Introduction of Dr. Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, Director of CSU AgNext An overview of AgNext Deep diving into the science behind how feed additives affect methane output 3 Nop as a Feed Additive Grazing and Feedlot Cattle Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ Catch the show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/dr-kim-stackhouse-lawson-csu-agnext ________________________________________________________ CULVERS THANK YOU FARMERS PROJECT Mark your calendars - May 4th - visit your local Culver’s for Scoops of Thanks Day and Donate $1 to agricultural education and get a single scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard. All proceeds benefit the Thank You Farmers® Project. Click here to learn more Thank You Farmers Project | Supporting America's Family Farms | Culver's _______________________________________________________ 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 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. _______________________________________________________ Discover Ag is brought to you in part by Ringers Western Wear USE CODE “DISCOVER” TO SAVE 20% 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. Ringers Western Wear is one of our new favorite western wear brands! We love that the clothing can be worn both on and off the ranch/farm. It’s high quality, comfortable and practical but also cute and fashionable. As we transition into the warmer seasons we truly can't think of a better brand to take the whole family's wardrobe from Winter to Summer. Visit us.ringerswestern.com and fill up a cart using our exclusive code DISCOVER made especially for our valued listeners.
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