Discover Ag

Ep 259 | Toyota is now farming? Add in a major Farm Bill update and a Kentucky Derby history-making win, and it's been quite the week in ag.
On this week's episode of Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara cover Toyota's surprising jump into agriculture, the amendment that's shaking up the glyphosate fight, and why country bars don't feel like country bars anymore.
Zach Lawless, CEO of Hyer Boots and the great-great-grandson of the man credited with inventing the cowboy boot in 1875, also joins the show to share the brand's incredible history and the exciting new chapter they're writing today.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 The Farm Bill's massive glyphosate fight
🪩 History was made at the Kentucky Derby
🪩 Country bar culture has changed (and Tara has thoughts)
🪩 Toyota is growing fruit in their factories
CHAPTERS: 
(00:00) Introduction
(01:39) The Farm Bill + Bayer
(17:50) Cherie DeVaux Makes History
(27:20) Country Bars
(39:29) Toyota's Farm Lab
(48:33) Hyer Boots Interview with Zach Lawless
🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG
A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en  — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en  — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.
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Ep 258 | US honey production just hit its lowest level on record and a well-known wellness doctor is calling milk toxic. Is anything in our kitchens safe?
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara discuss why honey production is low and what it means for consumers, take on the A1 vs. A2 milk debate, and share how Magnolia Network's new show is putting the trades back in the spotlight.
Plus, stick around to learn how to spot the signs of poor jaw development in your kids from the founder of Toothpillow.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 US honey production hits a record low
🪩 Magnolia Network's new show about the trades
🪩 A viral reel about country living
🪩 The wellness world coming for conventional milk
CHAPTERS: 
(00:00) Introduction
(00:45) Honey Production
(16:28) Building Back America's Trades
(28:34) People in the Country
(42:54) A1 vs. A2 Milk
(56:02) Toothpillow Interview
🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG
A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en  — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en  — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.
📲 CONNECT WITH US ONLINE
Website: https://discoverag.com/
Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750
Instagram: https://instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/

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Ep 257 | The USDA just redefined American agriculture, Temple Grandin was honored by the Smithsonian, and Farmer Wants a Wife returned with more drama than ever.
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara unpack what the new Office of Seafood could mean for fishermen, why the government is turning to goats for landscaping, and what happened in the Farmer Wants a Wife Season 4 premiere. Spoiler: they land on opposite sides of the drama.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 USDA launched a new Office of Seafood
🪩 Goats are replacing chemical herbicides
🪩 The unsung hero in Temple Grandin's story
🪩 Drama in the Farmer Wants a Wife S4 premiere
CHAPTERS: 
(00:00) Introduction
(00:37) The New Office of Seafood
(14:10) Sustainable Landscaping
(21:33) Temple Grandin Honored by the Smithsonian
(38:14) Farmer Wants a Wife Premiere
🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG
A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en  — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en  — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.
📲 CONNECT WITH US ONLINE
• Website: https://discoverag.com/
• Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/
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TOOTHPILLOW: Go to https://www.toothpillow.com/ and use code DISCOVER to get your kid assessed for free! You can even use the code for a free video upgrade.
COZY EARTH: Use code DISCOVER to score 20% off and shop their BOGO sheet set sale at https://cozyearth.com/
ANGEL: Join the Angel Guild to access the full library of films and support the creation of stories that reflect rural values, family legacy, and real American communities. https://angel.com/discoverag
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Ep 256 | How much U.S. farmland does China actually own? Is foreign land ownership really a national security issue? Are foreign buyers pricing farmers out?
This week on Discover Ag, Tara sits down with Adam Savit, Director of China Policy at the America First Policy Institute and former Senior Advisor for National Security to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, to get answers. He shares what's really happening, why it matters, and what farmers and ranchers can actually do about it.
CHAPTERS: 
(00:00) Introduction
(05:52) Why We Should Be Concerned About Foreign Land Ownership
(09:57) How Much Land Foreign Countries Actually Own
(16:06) The Truth About Companies Buying Farmland
(18:27) How States Are Fighting Foreign Land Ownership
(24:56) What Other Countries Are Doing About It
(26:32) Why People Are So Worried About China
(34:39) National Security Issue or Economic Issue?
(37:00) Foreign Buyers Pricing Farmers Out: True or False?
(39:35) Transparency Gaps and What Needs to Change
(44:44) Misconceptions About These New Policies
🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG
A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en  — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en  — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.
📲 CONNECT WITH US ONLINE
• Website: https://discoverag.com/
• Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/
🤝 PARTNERS AND SPONSORSHIPS
TOOTHPILLOW: Go to https://www.toothpillow.com/ and use code DISCOVER to get your kid assessed for free! You can even use the code for a free video upgrade.
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COZY EARTH: Use code DISCOVER to score 20% off and shop their BOGO sheet set sale at https://cozyearth.com/
ANGEL: Join the Angel Guild to access the full library of films and support the creation of stories that reflect rural values, family legacy, and real American communities. https://angel.com/discoverag
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Ep 255 | A well-known Nevada rancher is facing 10 years in federal prison for arson... but is there more to the story?
This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into the federal indictment and what the real reason might be for his arrest. They also break down Ella Langley's cameo-packed music video, what ag can learn from Wisconsin's new Dairyland campaign, and why eggs are coming back to schools (and why they left in the first place).
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 A Nevada rancher indicted on federal charges (and the real story)
🪩 Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" music video
🪩 Wisconin's dairyland campaign (featuring our friend Annaliese!)
🪩 Eggs are coming back to school lunches
CHAPTERS: 
(00:00) Introduction
(00:39) Hank Volger Indicted for Arson
(18:09) Ella Langley's New Music Video
(28:27) America's Dairyland Campaign
(35:55) Eggs Back in Schools
🪩 WELCOME TO DISCOVER AG
A top-ranked podcast where agriculture meets pop culture. Hosted by https://instagram.com/nataliekovarik/?hl=en  — western tastemaker & millennial cattle rancher — and https://instagram.com/taravanderdussen/?hl=en  — sustainability expert & millennial dairy farmer. Every week, we dive into the top headlines in food, agriculture, and Western culture with a pop culture twist.
📲 CONNECT WITH US ONLINE
• Website: https://discoverag.com/
• Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/#
🤝 PARTNERS AND SPONSORSHIPS
COZY EARTH: Use code DISCOVER to score 20% off and shop their BOGO sheet set sale at https://cozyearth.com/
ANGEL: Join the Angel Guild to access the full library of films and support the creation of stories that reflect rural values, family legacy, and real American communities. https://angel.com/discoverag
SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://sunriseflourmill.com/
TOOTHPILLOW: Go to https://www.toothpillow.com/ and use code DISCOVER to get your kid assessed for free! You can even use the code for a free video upgrade.
DUCKWORTH: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.duckworthco.com/
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