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 surpringly 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

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