
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

Oct 19, 2023 • 45min
Discovering Olive Oil Prices, Legalizing Raw Milk and Animal Rights in OR
120 | The top 3 trending food & agriculture headlines to discover this week: Olive Oil Prices Reach Record Highs as Spain's Harvest is Halved | Read The Story Here Stars Are Lining Up in Colorado For Raw Milk in 2024 | Read The Story Here Oregon Animal Rights Ballot Initiative IP3 Is A Threat | Read The Story Here JOIN OUR DISCOVER NEWSLETTER HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: 1.) AMERICAN FARM BUREAU CONVENTION: Register for the 2024 American Farm Bureau Convention & get free swag using code “DISCOVER”. 2.) WAGBAR a 100% American Wagyu beef high protein snack. Every purchase helps deliver shelf-stable protein to the homeless around the globe. Code “DISCOVER” 3.) ARMRA COLOSTRUM SUPPLEMENT transform your health with ARMRA Colostrum™. Code “DISCOVER” 4.) CROWDHEALTH is not insurance, it is a health insurance alternative. With CrowdHealth, you’ll get access to telemedicine visits, discounted prescriptions, and so much more. Code “DISCOVER” 5.) TOUPS & CO is a 100% natural skincare and makeup that uses organic ingredients like tallow, aloe vera and cold-pressed olive oil and stays clear of synthetic chemicals, toxins, fillers etc. Code “DISCOVER” 6.) VOGT SILVERSMITHS hand engraved, hand tooled and solid sterling products that come with a lifetime warranty. Code “DISCOVER” 7.) GOOD RANCHERS is American Meat Company delivered. 100% of their meat is born, raised and harvested in the US & they donate back to families in need. Code “DISCOVER” 8.) RINGERS WESTERN WEAR is one of our favorite western wear brand & the epitome of country cool. Code "DISCOVER" 9.) ENCHANTMENT VINEYARDS is a family-owned winery in NM. 100% of their bottles are hand harvested and the only ingredient in their wine is grapes. No additives, no extras!!! Code “DISCOVER20” & THANK YOU TO OUR MAIN SPONSOR CASE IH. Baling, cutting hay, feeding, hauling, loading, pulling, raking, cleaning barn, mixing feed, fertilizing, mowing, chopping, seeding, clearing, irrigating, furrowing, cultivating, hitching, digging, emergency tow, harrowing, hoisting, leading parades, excavating, grading... Let’s make it simple. This tractor does it all. So, no matter what you’re doing: Can-Do Comes in Red. Farmall. Learn more at Case IH Farmall 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.

Oct 12, 2023 • 57min
Discovering Ozempic, Vegan Genetics & Starbuck's Climate Resistant Beans + Duckworth Wool Company Interview
119 | The top 3 trending food & agriculture headlines to discover this week: Starbucks Develops Coffee Seeds That Can Withstand Climate Change Effects | Read The Story Here Ozempic is on The Rise. That Could Be a Problem For Food Companies | Read The Story Here Are You a Vegetarian? It Could Be In Your Genes | Read The Story Here JOIN OUR DISCOVER NEWSLETTER HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: 1.) AMERICAN FARM BUREAU CONVENTION: Register for the 2024 American Farm Bureau Convention & get free swag using code “DISCOVER”. 2.) WAGBAR a 100% American Wagyu beef high protein snack. Every purchase helps deliver shelf-stable protein to the homeless around the globe. Code “DISCOVER” 3.) ARMRA COLOSTRUM SUPPLEMENT transform your health with ARMRA Colostrum™. Code “DISCOVER” 4.) CROWDHEALTH is not insurance, it is a health insurance alternative. With CrowdHealth, you’ll get access to telemedicine visits, discounted prescriptions, and so much more. Code “DISCOVER” 5.) TOUPS & CO is a 100% natural skincare and makeup that uses organic ingredients like tallow, aloe vera and cold-pressed olive oil and stays clear of synthetic chemicals, toxins, fillers etc. Code “DISCOVER” 6.) VOGT SILVERSMITHS hand engraved, hand tooled and solid sterling products that come with a lifetime warranty. Code “DISCOVER” 7.) GOOD RANCHERS is American Meat Company delivered. 100% of their meat is born, raised and harvested in the US & they donate back to families in need. Code “DISCOVER” 8.) RINGERS WESTERN WEAR is one of our favorite western wear brand & the epitome of country cool. Code "DISCOVER" 9.) ENCHANTMENT VINEYARDS is a family-owned winery in NM. 100% of their bottles are hand harvested and the only ingredient in their wine is grapes. No additives, no extras!!! Code “DISCOVER20” & THANK YOU TO OUR MAIN SPONSOR CASE IH. Case IH isn’t just built by farmers. It’s sold, supported and serviced by them, too. The men and women at your local Case IH dealerships understand what it takes to overcome the challenges of farming because they do it every day, just like you. Which means they’re the right people to help you find the equipment you need. Visit Built By Farmers to learn more. Case IH is Built by Farmers. 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.

Oct 5, 2023 • 42min
Discovering Food Influencers, Arrowhead Water and Lantern Flies
118 | The top 3 trending food and agriculture headlines you need to discover this week are: The Food Industry Pays Influencer Dietitians to Shape Your Eating Habits | Read The Story Here California Regulators Order Arrowhead to Stop Drawing Water From Some Mountain Springs | Read The Story Here Spotted Lanternfly Identified in Illinois | Read The Story Here JOIN OUR DISCOVER NEWSLETTER HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: 1.) AMERICAN FARM BUREAU CONVENTION: Register for the 2024 American Farm Bureau Convention & get free swag using code “DISCOVER”. 2.) WAGBAR a 100% American Wagyu beef high protein snack. Every purchase helps deliver shelf-stable protein to the homeless around the globe. Code “DISCOVER” 3.) ARMRA COLOSTRUM SUPPLEMENT transform your health with ARMRA Colostrum™. Code “DISCOVER” 4.) CROWDHEALTH is not insurance, it is a health insurance alternative. With CrowdHealth, you’ll get access to telemedicine visits, discounted prescriptions, and so much more. Code “DISCOVER” 5.) TOUPS & CO is a 100% natural skincare and makeup that uses organic ingredients like tallow, aloe vera and cold-pressed olive oil and stays clear of synthetic chemicals, toxins, fillers etc. Code “DISCOVER” 6.) VOGT SILVERSMITHS hand engraved, hand tooled and solid sterling products that come with a lifetime warranty. Code “DISCOVER” 7.) GOOD RANCHERS is American Meat Company delivered. 100% of their meat is born, raised and harvested in the US & they donate back to families in need. Code “DISCOVER” 8.) RINGERS WESTERN WEAR is one of our favorite western wear brand & the epitome of country cool. Code "DISCOVER" 9.) ENCHANTMENT VINEYARDS is a family-owned winery in NM. 100% of their bottles are hand harvested and the only ingredient in their wine is grapes. No additives, no extras!!! Code “DISCOVER20” & THANK YOU TO OUR MAIN SPONSOR CASE IH. Baling, cutting hay, feeding, hauling, loading, pulling, raking, cleaning barn, mixing feed, fertilizing, mowing, chopping, seeding, clearing, irrigating, furrowing, cultivating, hitching, digging, emergency tow, harrowing, hoisting, leading parades, excavating, grading... Let’s make it simple. This tractor does it all. So, no matter what you’re doing: Can-Do Comes in Red. Farmall. Learn more at Case IH Farmall 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.

Sep 28, 2023 • 50min
Discovering Heatwaves, Airlines & Food Apps + Interview on Beef for Babies
117 | The top 3 trending food & ag headlines to discover this week: US Airlines Ally With Farmers to Seek Subsidies For Corn As Jet Fuel Samsung Announces Global Launch of Samsung Food Searing Heat Resphapes US Food Production This episode was in collaboration with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association, a contractor to the Beef Checkoff. LEARN MORE ABOUT KATIE HERE Meat Helps Make Every Bite Count: An Ideal First Food for Infants Red Meat Your Baby Can Safely Eat- Katie Ferraro Podcast Iron: Can My Baby Get Enough Iron from Baby-Led Weaning Foods Zinc: How to get enough Zinc with Baby-Led Weaning? Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner Resources JOIN OUR DISCOVER NEWSLETTER HOSTS: @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS: 1.) WAGBAR a 100% American Wagyu beef high protein snack. Every purchase helps deliver shelf-stable protein to the homeless around the globe. Code “DISCOVER” 2.) ARMRA COLOSTRUM SUPPLEMENT transform your health with ARMRA Colostrum™. Code “DISCOVER” 3.) TOUPS & CO is a 100% natural skincare and makeup that uses organic ingredients like tallow, aloe vera and cold-pressed olive oil and stays clear of synthetic chemicals, toxins, fillers etc. Code “DISCOVER” 4.) GOOD RANCHERS is American Meat Company delivered. 100% of their meat is born, raised and harvested in the US & they donate back to families in need. Code “DISCOVER” 5.) RINGERS WESTERN WEAR is one of our favorite western wear brand & the epitome of country cool. Code "DISCOVER" 6.) ENCHANTMENT VINEYARDS is a family-owned winery in NM. 100% of their bottles are hand harvested and the only ingredient in their wine is grapes. No additives, no extras!!! Code “DISCOVER20” 7.) MORNING AG CLIPS: AMERICA'S #1 AG NEW SOURCE & THANK YOU TO OUR MAIN SPONSOR CASE IH. 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 Case IH 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.

Sep 21, 2023 • 43min
Discovering Skittles, NYFW & Meatpacker Rights
115 | The top 3 trending food and agriculture headlines you need to discover this week are: California's Skittles Ban Advances to Governor's Desk | Read The Story Here Protesters Crash Coach Runway at New York Fashion Week | Read The Story Here Meat Packer Workers March For Workers Rights | Read The Story Here _______________________________________ JOIN OUR DISCOVER AG EMAIL LIST FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ _______________________________________ ARMRA: CODE “DISCOVER” TO SAVE YOU 15% Transform your health starting at its foundation. ARMRA Colostrum™ protects, rebuilds, and strengthens your body’s barriers for defense against everyday threats and enhanced vitality. You can find them at TRYARMRA.COM and be sure to use code “DISCOVER” to save $$$$$. _______________________________________ ENCHANTMENT VINEYARDS: CODE “DISCOVER20” Enchantment Vineyards is a family-owned winery producing about 30,000 bottles per year. Everything we put into the bottle is hand harvested. And the only ingredient in our wine is grapes. No additives, no extras. We spend all of our energy in the field to make phenomenal grapes and then let the grapes do the work for phenomenal wine. You can find them at ENCHANTMENT VINEYARDS and be sure to use code “DISCOVER20” to save $$$$$. _______________________________________ GOOD RANCHERS: CODE “DISCOVER” Good Ranchers is an American Meat Company working to connect American farmers and American families. 100% of their meat is born, raised and harvested in the US and they donate 10 meals to families in need for every box purchased. You can find them at Good Ranchers and be sure to use code “DISCOVER” to save $$$$$. _______________________________________ RINGERS WESTERN: CODE “DISCOVER” Ringers Western Wear is one of our new favorite western wear brands! They are the epitome of country cool. You can find the at Ringers Western and be sure to use code "DISCOVER" to save $$$$$. _______________________________________ MORNING AG CLIPS: AMERICA'S #1 AG NEW SOURCE You can find their website and more ag news articles at Morning Ag Clips. _______________________________________ & THANK YOU TO OUR MAIN SPONSOR CASE IH. 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.

Sep 14, 2023 • 52min
Discovering organic prices, US Open food courts & California pork + CASE IH Interview on Electric Tractors
114 | The top 3 trending food and agriculture headlines you need to discover this week are: Organic Food Sector Expects 15% Growth, Provoking Debate Over Price | Read The Story Here The Making of the U.S Open's Food Village | Read The Story Here Pork Industry Grapples with Whiplash of Shifting Regulations | Read The Story Here _______________________________________ JOIN OUR DISCOVER AG EMAIL LIST FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ _______________________________________ ENCHANTMENT VINEYARDS: CODE “DISCOVER20” Enchantment Vineyards is a family-owned winery producing about 30,000 bottles per year. Everything we put into the bottle is hand harvested. And the only ingredient in our wine is grapes. No additives, no extras. We spend all of our energy in the field to make phenomenal grapes and then let the grapes do the work for phenomenal wine. You can find them at ENCHANTMENT VINEYARDS and be sure to use code “DISCOVER20” to save $$$$$. _______________________________________ GOOD RANCHERS: CODE “DISCOVER” Good Ranchers is an American Meat Company working to connect American farmers and American families. 100% of their meat is born, raised and harvested in the US and they donate 10 meals to families in need for every box purchased. You can find them at Good Ranchers and be sure to use code “DISCOVER” to save $$$$$. _______________________________________ RINGERS WESTERN: CODE “DISCOVER” Ringers Western Wear is one of our new favorite western wear brands! They are the epitome of country cool. You can find the at Ringers Western and be sure to use code "DISCOVER" to save $$$$$. _______________________________________ MORNING AG CLIPS: AMERICA'S #1 AG NEW SOURCE You can find their website and more ag news articles at Morning Ag Clips. _______________________________________ & THANK YOU TO OUR MAIN SPONSOR CASE IH. 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.

Sep 7, 2023 • 39min
Discovering France Destroying Wine, Fast Food lawsuits & Investing in Farmland
113 | The top 3 trending food and agriculture topics you need to know this week are: Burger King Faces Legal Claim Over Size of Whopper | Read the Full Story American Farmland: Why Investors Are Turning To This Asset Class | Read the Full Story France Has So Much Extra Wine, It's Paying Farmers $215 MILLION to Destroy It | Read the Full Story ______________________________________________________ JOIN OUR DISCOVER AG EMAIL LIST ( Design emails people love to get. ) FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg_ _______________________________________________________ ENCHANTMENT VINEYARDS: CODE “DISCOVER20” AT CHECKOUT Enchantment Vineyards is a family-owned winery producing about 30,000 bottles per year. Everything we put into the bottle is hand harvested. And the only ingredient in our wine is grapes. No additives, no extras. We spend all of our energy in the field to make phenomenal grapes and then let the grapes do the work for phenomenal wine. You can find them at ENCHANTMENT VINEYARDS and be sure to use code “DISCOVER20” to save $$$$$. _______________________________________________________ GOOD RANCHERS: CODE “DISCOVER” AT CHECKOUT Good Ranchers is an American Meat Company working to connect American farmers and American families. 100% of their meat is born, raised and harvested in the US and they donate 10 meals to families in need for every box purchased. You can find them at Good Ranchers and be sure to use code “DISCOVER” to save $$$$$. _______________________________________________________ RINGERS WESTERN: CODE “DISCOVER” AT CHECKOUT Ringers Western Wear is one of our new favorite western wear brands! They are the epitome of country cool. You can find the at Ringers Western and be sure to use code "DISCOVER" to save $$$$$. ________________________________________________________ MORNING AG CLIPS: AMERICA'S #1 AG NEW SOURCE You find their website and more ag news articles at Morning Ag Clips. _______________________________________________________ & THANK YOU TO OUR MAIN SPONSOR CASE IH. 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.

Aug 31, 2023 • 34min
Discovering peanut allergies, pumpkin spice lattes & heavy metals in crops
112 | The top 3 trending food and agriculture topics you need to know this week are: Peanut Allergy Is On The Rise How Pumpkin Spice Latte Became Cult Favorite Researchers Explore Heavy Metals in Crops JOIN OUR DISCOVER AG EMAIL LIST (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63fcf241fb7be5738b99a2c4) FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg GOOD RANCHERS: CODE “DISCOVER” AT CHECKOUT Good Ranchers is an American Meat Company working to connect American farmers and American families. 100% of their meat is born, raised and harvested in the US and they donate 10 meals to families in need for every box purchased. RINGERS WESTERN: CODE “DISCOVER” AT CHECKOUT Ringers Western Wear is one of our new favorite western wear brands! They are the epitome of country cool. Y MORNING AG CLIPS: AMERICA'S #1 AG NEW SOURCE & THANK YOU TO OUR MAIN SPONSOR CASE IH. 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.

Aug 24, 2023 • 58min
Discovering the Next Pandemic, Crazy Benefits of Apples and Girl Dinner + Interview with Good Ranchers: American Meat Delivered
110 | The top 3 trending food and agriculture topics you need to know this week are: Girl Dinner Broke The Internet Does An Apple A Day Really Keep The Doctor Away The Next Pandemic Could Spring From U.S. Meat Supply JOIN OUR DISCOVER AG EMAIL LIST (https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63fcf241fb7be5738b99a2c4) FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA @NatalieKovarik | @TaraVanderDussen | @DiscoverAg GOOD RANCHERS: CODE “DISCOVER” AT CHECKOUT Good Ranchers is an American Meat Company working to connect American farmers and American families. 100% of their meat is born, raised and harvested in the US and they donate 10 meals to families in need for every box purchased. You can find them at Good Ranchers and be sure to use code “DISCOVER” to save $$$$$. RINGERS WESTERN: CODE “DISCOVER” AT CHECKOUT Ringers Western Wear is one of our new favorite western wear brands! They are the epitome of country cool. You can find the at Ringers Western (link us.ringerswestern.com) and be sure to use code "DISCOVER" to save $$$$$. MORNING AG CLIPS: AMERICA'S #1 AG NEW SOURCE You find their website and more ag news articles at Morning Ag Clips. & THANK YOU TO OUR MAIN SPONSOR CASE IH. 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.

Aug 17, 2023 • 41min
Discovering Big Sugar, Kelp & Gwenyth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow, an actress and entrepreneur, gives a tour of her fridge in this episode. They also uncover the negatives of sugar subsidies, discuss the potential of kelp farming in Alaska, and talk about the influence of wellness people.
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