Discover How Food Imports Affect National Security, Why Pediatricians Want Raw Milk Banned & a Conversation With Montana Silversmiths

Ep 281 | Cheap food, profitable farms, and a homegrown food supply — can America have all three? This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara react to Mike Rowe's sit-down with the Ag Secretary over imported beef, national security, and the farmers we keep losing. Then, they question Trump's red diesel executive order and share a raw milk take that might surprise you. Montana Silversmiths' Callie Adams and former Miss Rodeo America Hailey Loven also join the show to reveal the craftsmanship behind every buckle, including this year's limited-edition National FFA Convention buckle. What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 Where the Ag Secretary stands on beef imports 🪩 The surprising numbers behind America's food imports 🪩 What the red diesel order actually means for farmers 🪩 Pediatricians' renewed push to ban raw milk 🪩 What the Western trend means for the belt buckle 🪩 Montana Silversmiths buckles from sketch to shipment CHAPTERS: (00:00) Intro (00:56) Mike Rowe & Brooke Rollins on Imported Beef (22:59) Trump's Red Diesel Executive Order (30:50) Disco Debrief: Pediatricians Call for Raw Milk Ban (41:01) Montana Silversmiths: What a Buckle Really Means (48:37) Yellowstone, Pop Culture & Western Tradition (52:28) The 2026 National FFA Convention Buckle (54:20) The People and Craftsmanship Behind Every Buckle 🪩 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 MONTANA SILVERSMITHS: American-made buckles and jewelry, handcrafted to last generations. Visit MontanaSilversmiths.com or your local fine western retailer. COZY EARTH: Use code DISCOVER to score 20% off at https://cozyearth.com/ GREENFIELD ROBOTICS: Learn more about Greenfield Robotics and its Regulation A+ offering at https://www.startengine.com/offering/greenfield-robotics. This is an investment opportunity, and investing involves risk. Review the offering materials carefully before making your decision. FARM WIFE TALLOW: Use code DISCOVER to save on your first order at https://www.farmwifetallow.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. PONCHO: Get 10% off your first order and free shipping at ponchooutdoors.com/DISCOVER when you enter your email. ARMRA: Use code DISCOVER for 15% off your first order at https://TryARMRA.com/discover ONESKIN: Get 15% off OneSkin with the code DISCOVER at https://www.oneskin.co/discover #oneskinpod SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://sunriseflourmill.com/ TURTLEBOX: Use code DISCOVER at https://turtleboxaudio.com/ to score a free hat with the purchase of any Gen 2 speaker. DUCKWORTH: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://www.duckworthco.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. This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com