
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

Apr 6, 2023 • 37min
Discovering Italy, Australian hairdressers & Ukrainian Farmers
078 | The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are: In Fields Sown With Bombs, Ukraine’s Farmers Risk Deadly Harvest | Read the Story Here Wash, blow dry and 1.5 degrees please: hairdressers trained to talk about climate action | Read the Story Here Italy Proposes A Ban On Lab-Grown Meats To Protect Its Food Heritage | Read the Story Here Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ Catch the show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/078-italy-bans-lab-grown-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 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. _______________________________________________________ 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! 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.

Mar 30, 2023 • 47min
Discovering California Flooding, Biden & Pepsi Co.
077 | The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are: PepsiCo commits $216 million for regenerative agriculture projects | Read the Story Here Biden Administration Pledges $25 Million to Bring Bison Back to Tribal Lands | Read the Story Here California crops lost after floods; how much of the US will feel the shortage? | Read the Story Here Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ Catch the show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/077-flooding-bison-regenerative-ag _______________________________________________________ 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% 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.ringerwestern.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.

Mar 28, 2023 • 28min
HOT OFF THE PRESS INTERVIEW: Agronomy’s Role in Sustainability with Case IH
076 | 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, The importance of soil health Minimal tillage soil strategies Why Cover Crops are Important What’s Coming Up for Case IH Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ Catch the show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/076-agronomies-role-in-sustainability _______________________________________________________ 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% 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.ringerwestern.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.

Mar 23, 2023 • 41min
Discovering Seaweed, Bugs & Denmark
075 | The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are: Utah school gives kids 'disgusting' insects to eat in class for climate assignment on cows killing the Earth | Read the Story Here Bill Gates backs new startup aiming to reduce emissions from cow burps | Read the Story Here Taxing Farming is Vital for Denmark's Climate Target, Government Adviser Says | Read the Story Here Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ Catch the show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/075-bill-gates-seaweed _______________________________________________________ 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! 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.ringerwestern.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.

Mar 16, 2023 • 43min
Discovering Labels, IKEA & Sludge
074 | The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week: Health Concerns Grow as Oklahoma Farmers Fertilize Cropland with Treated Sewage | Read the Story Here IKEA Will Eliminate Dairy Products from Menus by 2030 As It Goes All In On Sustainability | Read the Story Here Made in the USA? Proposed rule clarifies grocery meat labels | Read the Story Here RECEIVE DISCOVER MONTHLY NEWSLETTER https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63fcf241fb7be5738b99a2c4 WATCH ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj4yD39GDvzjbnXvwy0_VPg FOLLOW ON SOCIALS! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ READ FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/074-meat-labels-ikea-sludge “Today’s episode is brought to you by Ringers Western, our favorite Australian western wear brand. As we transition into the warmer seasons I can't think of a better brand to take the whole family's wardrobe from Winter to Summer. The quality of their clothing is second to none and we love that you feel both comfortable and practical while still looking fashionable. Visit the website 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 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.

Mar 9, 2023 • 45min
Discovering Rationing food, Feral cattle & Chinese
073 | The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are: How Much U.S. Farmland Does China Really Own? More Than Bill Gates—And Less Than 17 Other Countries | Read the Story Here 19 feral cows killed in NM in aerial operation that used high powered rifles | Read the Story Here Fruit and vegetables are being rationed in U.K. supermarkets as farmers warn food resilience is ‘gone’ | Read the Story Here RECEIVE DISCOVER MONTHLY NEWSLETTER https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63fcf241fb7be5738b99a2c4 WATCH ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj4yD39GDvzjbnXvwy0_VPg FOLLOW ON SOCIALS! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ READ FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/073-govt-rationing “Today’s episode is brought to you by Ringers Western, our favorite Australian western wear brand. As we transition into the warmer seasons I can't think of a better brand to take the whole family's wardrobe from Winter to Summer. The quality of their clothing is second to none and we love that you feel both comfortable and practical while still looking fashionable. Visit the website 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 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.

Mar 2, 2023 • 47min
Discovering Climate Change, Fraud, & Almond Milk
072 | The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are: How climate change is making tampons (and lots of other stuff) more expensive | Read the Story Here USDA Moves to Stop Organic Food Fraud, Finally | Read the Story Here Soy, Oat and Almond Drinks Can Be Called Milk, F.D.A. Says | Read the Story Here Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ Catch the show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes/072-climate-change-click-bait 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.

Feb 28, 2023 • 46min
HOT OFF THE PRESS INTERVIEW: Cattle & Climate with Dr. Frank Mitloehner
071 | On this week’s show, Nat and Tara have a special advocacy episode today with Dr. Frank Mitloehner and they plan to cover several topics including, What role agriculture plays in our modern day food system Local sustainability vs global sustainability Methane vs Co2 History of ruminant animals And more! Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj4yD39GDvzjbnXvwy0_VPg Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ Catch the show notes here: https://www.thehandsthatfeedus.com/podcast-episodes /071-advocacy-frank-mitloehner 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.

Feb 23, 2023 • 46min
Discovering Milk dumping, Ohio, & Monopoly
070 | The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are: Dairy farmer decries mandatory 'milk dumping' to keep prices high | Read the Story Here Here’s what the derailed Ohio train was carrying — and what was burned | Read the story here USDA Launches Cattle-Sales Database to Check Meat Giants’ Power | Read the story here Watch on YouTube Discover Ag Podcast Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ 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.

Feb 16, 2023 • 41min
Discovering Eggs, Beyond Meat, & SNAP
069 | Good morning DISCOS!! The top 3 trending food and agriculture news pieces you need to know this week are: Egg shortage breeds chicken-feed conspiracies | Read the Story Here Class-action lawsuits alleging Beyond Meat deceived consumers about protein content | Read the story here Meatless SNAP: Iowa bill would cut meat, poultry and more from food assistance program | Read the story here Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj4yD39GDvzjbnXvwy0_VPg Follow Us on Instagram! @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ 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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