Ep 247 | Deli meat could cause cancer, China might be infiltrating the FFA, and E. coli has been found in a popular brand's raw milk. What is going on?!

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara go beyond the headlines to discuss what's fact and what's fear in the world of food and agriculture. They also unpack Jennifer Garner's surprise move to take her organic children's food brand public and react to a viral cinnamon harvesting reel that will be the most satisfying thing you see this week

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩 Deli meat classified as a Group 1 carcinogen — what does that mean?
🪩 What cinnamon harvesting actually looks like
🪩 Jennifer Garner rings the NYSE bell as Once Upon a Farm goes public
🪩 Ballerina Farm stops selling raw milk (and there's drama)
🪩 FFA has ties to the Chinese Communist Party

CHAPTERS:

(00:35) Deli Meat's WHO Classification
(16:16) Cinnamon Harvesting + What You Don't Know
(25:16) Once Upon a Farm Goes Public
(36:32) Disco Debrief: Ballerina Farm's Raw Milk Controversy
(49:58) Why FFA's Tax-Exempt Status Is In Danger

🪩 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 246 | Your burger might contain meat from hundreds of cows, the beef tallow industry is corrupt (allegedly), and Garmin just dropped a new wearable tracker… for your horse.

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara explore what's really going on with blended ground beef and if it's the food safety crisis the internet wants it to be. They also celebrate an Olympic win for the Painterland Sisters and a denim brand founded by a 9-year-old cowgirl and her dad.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩The viral ground beef "400 cows" claim
🪩Harper Rodeo Denim: a 9-year-old's western brand
🪩Garmin Blaze, a wearable for horses
🪩Popular beef tallow brands could be lying to you

CHAPTERS:

(00:35) The Truth About Ground Beef
(17:05) Harper Rodeo Denim + Kid-Facing Brands
(29:31) Garmin Blaze + Animal Welfare Tech
(39:25) Disco Debrief: Painterland Sisters x Olympic Curling
(45:06) Creators Call Out the Beef Tallow Industry

🪩 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 245 | A beloved "clean" brand gets dragged online, a weirdly addictive AI remix goes viral, and vintage stoves somehow become a status symbol — welcome to the internet in 2026.

This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara unpack what consumers need to know about the Kerrygold PFAS controversy, why AI-generated music is leaving people unsure how to feel, and how a farmhouse breakfast reel reminded us that they really don't make things like they used to. With the Super Bowl coming up, they also share why Avocados From Mexico isn't just skipping the big-game ad this year, but changing their entire marketing strategy.

What We Discovered This Week 🤠

🪩Kerrygold's PFAS lawsuit
🪩50 Cent AI-generated remix going viral
🪩A Hogwarts-style farmhouse breakfast reel
🪩Avocados From Mexico is leaving football (kind of)

CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Intro + Giveaway Winners
01:09 - Kerrygold and "Forever Chemicals"
15:10 - AI-Generated Music and the Impact on the Industry
25:45 - Farmhouse Breakfast + Vintage Appliances
42:06 - Disco Debrief: Gray Wolves and the Endangered Species Act
45:44 - Avocados From Mexico's New Marketing Strategy

🪩 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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