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Discover Ag

Tara Vander Dussen & Natalie Kovarik
Discover Ag
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  • Discover Ag

    Discover Toyota's Growing Tomatoes, MAHAs Glyphosate Win & Kentucky Derby History Was Made

    05/14/2026 | 1h 22 mins.
    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.
    📲 CONNECT WITH US ONLINE
    Website: https://discoverag.com/
    Podcast: https://pod.link/1615443750
    Instagram: https://instagram.com/discoveragpodcast/
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    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

    Discover Declining Honey Production, A2 Milk VS Milk & The Trades Are in Crisis

    05/07/2026 | 1h 18 mins.
    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/

    🤝 PARTNERS AND SPONSORSHIPS
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    COZY EARTH: Use code DISCOVER to score 20% off and shop their Mother's Day 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
    TURTLEBOX: Use code DISCOVER at https://turtleboxaudio.com/ to score a free hat with the purchase of any Gen 2 speaker.
    JUST THRIVE: Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/DISCOVER
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    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

    Discover The New USDA Office of Seafood, Goats Replacing Chemicals, and FWAW Season 4 Drama

    04/30/2026 | 58 mins.
    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/
    🤝 PARTNERS AND SPONSORSHIPS
    JUST THRIVE: Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/DISCOVER
    BROOKLYN BEDDING: Go to https://brooklynbedding.com/ and use promo code DISCOVER at checkout to get 30% off sitewide.
    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
    SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://sunriseflourmill.com/
    DUCKWORTH: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.duckworthco.com/
    ONESKIN: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DISCOVER at https://www.oneskin.co/discover #oneskinpod
    MASA CHIPS: Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/discoverag and using code DISCOVERAG.
    TOUPS & CO: Use link https://affiliates.toupsandco.com/DISCOVERAG for 20% off
    ARMRA: Use code DISCOVER for 15% off at https://TryARMRA.com/discover
    GROUNDED JOURNAL: Use code DISCOVER at https://www.groundedjournals.co/
    OUR FARMS: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://ourfarms.com/
    FARM WIFE TALLOW: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.farmwifetallow.com/
    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

    Discover What Every American Farmer Needs to Know About China & Foreign Land Ownership

    04/23/2026 | 50 mins.
    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.
    JUST THRIVE: Get your health in check and save 20% on your first order at https://justthrivehealth.com/DISCOVER
    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/
    DUCKWORTH: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.duckworthco.com/
    ONESKIN: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DISCOVER at https://www.oneskin.co/discover #oneskinpod
    MASA CHIPS: Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/discoverag and using code DISCOVERAG.
    TOUPS & CO: Use link https://affiliates.toupsandco.com/DISCOVERAG for 20% off
    ARMRA: Use code DISCOVER for 15% off at https://TryARMRA.com/discover
    GROUNDED JOURNAL: Use code DISCOVER at https://www.groundedjournals.co/
    OUR FARMS: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://ourfarms.com/
    FARM WIFE TALLOW: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.farmwifetallow.com/
    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

    Discover Why A Rancher Was Just Indicted by the Feds, A Dairy Farmer Is Going Viral, & Eggs Are Back in Schools

    04/16/2026 | 50 mins.
    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/
    ONESKIN: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DISCOVER at https://www.oneskin.co/discover #oneskinpod
    MASA CHIPS: Ready to give MASA a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/discoverag and using code DISCOVERAG.
    TOUPS & CO: Use link https://affiliates.toupsandco.com/DISCOVERAG for 20% off
    ARMRA: Use code DISCOVER for 15% off at https://TryARMRA.com/discover
    GROUNDED JOURNAL: Use code DISCOVER at https://www.groundedjournals.co/
    OUR FARMS: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://ourfarms.com/
    FARM WIFE TALLOW: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.farmwifetallow.com/
    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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About 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.
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