Ep 260 | Is the federal government finally going to do something about the Big Four? Why is John Deere on a baseball field? And is Bill Maher right about California almonds? This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara discuss the DOJ's recent announcement about the meatpacking industry, John Deere's surprisingly on brand partnership with major league baseball (and where Kevin Costner fits in), and why the internet is mad at almonds and agriculture — again. What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 The Big Four investigation is heating up 🪩 John Deere teams up with MLB 🪩 Dairy Boy's viral Farm Friends launch 🪩 Bill Maher's viral takedown of California almonds CHAPTERS: (00:00) Introduction (01:00) The DOJ's Big Four Investigation (12:42) John Deere x MLB (24:49) Dairy Boy's Pajama Launch (32:21) Natalie's Big Announcement (43:47) Bill Maher vs. Almonds 🪩 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 Mother's Day sale at https://cozyearth.com/ 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 BROOKLYN BEDDING: Go to https://brooklynbedding.com/ and use promo code DISCOVER at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://sunriseflourmill.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 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/ ARMRA: Use code DISCOVER for 15% off at https://TryARMRA.com/discover 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.