Discover Florida’s New Mango Currency, European vs American Eggs & Vogue’s Western Cover Ft Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid
Release Date: 09/18/2025
Discover the New Food Pyramid That South Park Predicted 10 Years Ago
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Ep 244 | Apparently, we all care about the food pyramid again. It’s back in the spotlight thanks to a viral White House reel and a 12-year-old South Park prediction. This week on Discover AG, Natalie and Tara break down what's actually new (and what's not) in the updated food pyramid, celebrate a global win for women in agriculture, and highlight the sheep farmers behind Ralph Lauren's 2026 Winter Olympics collection. They also dig into the real history of vanilla to discover why it's so expensive — and not even a little bit basic. What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 South Park...
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Discover Agrihoods: The "Fastest Growing" Real Estate Trend in Agriculture
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Ep 243 | Are villages making a comeback? Have we been cutting pomegranates wrong this whole time? Does Pfizer really control your cheese? And is grocery store honey actually… honey? This week on Discover AG, Tara and Natalie explore the buzz around "agrihoods" — residential neighborhoods built around working farms instead of a clubhouse or golf course. They also take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with 30 country songs turning 30, learn a genuinely helpful hack to avoid the "pomegranate blood bath," and investigate viral food claims that Pfizer "owns cheese" and grocery store honey is...
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Discover Josh Allen Gives ¼ Cow, Trumps $700M Regenerative Ag Program, Skijoring & Whole Milk In The School!
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Ep 242 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara unpack a major policy shift in regenerative agriculture, a heartwarming (and delicious) NFL story, and the wildest winter sport you've probably seen but never knew the name of. From Secretary Brooke Rollins' $700 million regenerative ag pilot program to Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen gifting his offensive line quarters of premium Wagyu beef, this episode covers the intersection of agriculture, policy, and pop culture in the most entertaining way possible. But that's not all! The hosts dive into skijoring's new professional...
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Discover Are We Eating Plastic Rice?!, Mike Rowe’s Apple ShoutOut, Taylor Sheridan’s College Class & PRB Goes To NYC
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Ep 241 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara kick off 2026 with viral conspiracies, bucking bulls in Manhattan, and giant potato drops. A fear-mongering reel claims grocery store rice is actually plastic pellets — and people are buying it. The hosts debunk the conspiracy while highlighting a real rice crisis: Louisiana farmer Meryl Kennedy's White House meeting with President Trump about subsidized foreign rice undercutting American growers. Then, it's PBR week in New York City as Madison Square Garden transforms with 750 tons of dirt for three days of professional bull riding...
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Discover How Sugar Is Really Made, J-Lo at NFR, Taylor Sheridan's Stetson Airstream, & Why You May Want To Avoid Heavy Cream!
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Ep 240 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into homemade sugar, surprise Western collabs, celebrity cowboy boot shopping, and what's really in your heavy cream. A viral reel reveals the complex 12-step process of making sugar from sugarcane—and the shocking truth that natural sugar is brown, not white. The hosts debate why we bleach sugar, flour, and rice, then explore an unexpected collaboration between Airstream, Stetson, and Taylor Sheridan's Four Sixes Ranch for a limited-edition Western trailer. While Natalie sees brilliant marketing, Tara argues it's impractical...
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Discover Campbell's 3D Chicken Scandal, CMA's Record Low Ratings, Helping Veterans Farm & The Origins of Your Sesame Seeds
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Ep 239 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into a Campbell's soup scandal, the CMA Awards crisis, a heartwarming veterans program, and the viral sesame seed discovery that has everyone rethinking their burger buns. A leaked audio recording from a former Campbell's VP calling their food "bleep for poor people" and claiming their chicken comes from a 3D printer goes viral, but the hosts argue the real issue isn't false ingredient claims—it's corporate culture and classism. The CMA Awards hit rock bottom with only 6 million viewers (down from 16 million a decade ago), sparking...
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Discover Bezos & Gates Taking Over Beef, the 200-Year-Old Almanac ENDS, FFA Jackets Go Viral & Spoiler - Your Pecans Are From Mexico
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Ep 238 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into Jeff Bezos' role in the beef industry, the end of a 200-year-old publication, and why your FFA jacket just became a fashion statement. The hosts tackle viral claims about methane-reducing feed additives for cattle, separating Bill Gates' investments from Bezos' initiatives. They discuss the Bovaer controversy in Denmark where farmers are now required to use methane-reducing supplements, and explore the tension between environmental responsibility and farmer autonomy. Plus, the Farmer's Almanac is publishing its final edition after...
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Discover the Farm-to-Table Myth?, Buffalo Bills Celebrate Dairy Farmers, Abercrombie Goes Western & Viral Hippo Content!
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Ep 237 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara serve up a lighthearted holiday episode packed with farm-to-table realities, football meets farming, Western fashion collabs, and viral hippo content. Celebrity chef Tim Love explains why true farm-to-table dining is almost impossible — from inconsistent supply to the direct-to-consumer “ribeye problem.” The hosts break down why local sourcing is so complex and why prices would have to rise by about 30% to make it viable. The Buffalo Bills celebrate National Farmer’s Day by partnering with local dairy farmer “Farmer Shin,”...
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Discover Argentinian Beef and America's $6 Steak Problem, McBee’s Prison Sentencing & Bougie Water Buffal
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Ep 236 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into the headlines shaping how we think about food’s worth, transparency, and trends — from America’s broken sense of food value to Japan’s farmer-forward labels and even Nara Smith’s $38 garlic oil collab. America’s “food value problem” takes center stage as the hosts unpack why Americans spend less than 10% of their income on food — among the lowest worldwide — and what that says about how we price nutrition versus convenience. Then they explore Japan’s photo-on-pack movement that connects consumers directly to...
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Discover Why Your Milk Expires So Fast, 75,000 Sheep on a Floating Ark & Lonesome Dove's Gen Z Revival
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Ep 235 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into viral food myths, western nostalgia, and the surprising ways agriculture moves around the globe. From debunking dairy misconceptions about why American milk "expires so fast" to dismantling an Italian chef's garlic myth, the hosts tackle the misinformation swirling through social media kitchens. They explore the unexpected Gen Z revival of the 1985 western epic Lonesome Dove, dive into Coca-Cola's AI-powered mission to save the orange juice industry from citrus greening disease, and unpack the reality behind viral footage of 75,000...
info_outlineEp 228 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into mangoes as currency, Western fashion controversy, and the differences between American and European food systems.
First up: Florida's mango madness season where locals are trading mangoes for bread, ice cream, and cocktails. With mango trees producing up to 1,000 mangoes each, South Florida restaurants are capitalizing on backyard abundance by accepting fruit as payment. But are five mangoes really worth just one small ice cream?
Next, Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid's Wyoming Western Vogue shoot is breaking the internet - but not for the reasons you'd think. While the hosts loved the prairie dress looks and truck shots, the comment section is brutal. Is this editorial genius or has Vogue completely missed the mark?
Then, meet the Painter Land Sisters - fourth-generation Pennsylvania dairy farmers who saved their family farm by pivoting to premium Icelandic-style yogurt. With their feminine branding and direct-to-consumer approach, they just closed a seven-figure seed round and are now in Whole Foods nationwide.
And finally, the age-old debate: why Americans refrigerate eggs while Europeans leave them on the counter. The answer involves mandatory chicken vaccines, washing protocols, and two completely different food safety philosophies. Plus, In-N-Out's secret Bible verses on packaging.
BUT WAIT --- there's more!
Stick around for an exclusive interview with Kirby Snore, host of RFD TV's new Dirt Diaries podcast and the Farm Her & Rancher series. Recorded live at Farm Progress, Kirby shares her insights on women's storytelling in agriculture and why taking a year off was the bravest decision of her career.
What We Discovered This Week 🤠
🪩 Florida's mango bartering system and food waste solutions 🪩 Kendall & Gigi's controversial Western Vogue shoot 🪩 Painter Land Sisters' premium yogurt success story 🪩 In-N-Out's subtle Bible verse tradition 🪩 US vs European egg safety: washing vs vaccination
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro: Mango Madness Preview
01:59 - Discovery 1: It's Literally Raining Mangoes in Florida
06:39 - Some Mango Recipes to Inspire You
10:01 - Sponsor Shoutout: Turtle Box Speakers
12:29 - Sponsor Shoutout: Mary T Faber Solutions
14:09 - Discovery 2: Vogue Western with Kendall Jenner & Gigi Hadid
24:33 - Discovery 3: Painter Land Sisters Yogurt Success
35:33 - Sponsor Shoutout: Toups & Co and Our Farms
37:52 - Debrief: In-N-Out Prints Bible Verses on Packaging
43:30 - Discovery 4: Eggs - Should You Refrigerate Them?
51:51 - Interview: Kirby Snore from Dirt Diaries Podcast
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