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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 51 MIN

Discover Why Wheat Became One of the World's Most Controversial Crops

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Ep 265 | You probably know at least one person with a wheat intolerance. But what if the wheat isn't really the problem? This week on Discover Ag, Natalie sits down with Derek Dykstra, a fourth-generation farmer and founder of CEAD Farms, the grower behind Sunrise Flour Mill. He answers all your questions about wheat: Is it a GMO? Is it sprayed with glyphosate? Is there an important difference between heritage wheat and modern wheat? You'll learn more about Sunrise Flour Mill, how heritage wheat is grown and milled, and which labels actually mean something. What We Discovered This Week 🤠 🪩 The debate over modern wheat 🪩 The truth about glyphosate on wheat crops 🪩 How heritage wheat is grown and processed 🪩 Why heritage wheat is hard to find CHAPTERS:  (00:00) Intro (02:51) Rapid Fire: GMOs, Glyphosate & Organic (09:24) How We Got Modern Wheat (17:15) What "Heritage Wheat" Actually Means (19:38) Sunrise Flour Mill Origin Story (32:14) What Makes This Flour Different(37:23) Organic vs. Conventional Wheat   🪩 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 SUNRISE FLOUR MILL: Use code DISCOVER for 10% off at https://sunriseflourmill.com/ COZY EARTH: Use code DISCOVER to score 20% off at https://cozyearth.com/  PONCHO: Get $10 off your first order and free shipping at ponchooutdoors.com/DISCOVER when you enter your email.  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.  TURTLEBOX: Use code DISCOVER at https://turtleboxaudio.com/ to score a free hat with the purchase of any Gen 2 speaker.  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.  

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Ep 265 | You probably know at least one person with a wheat intolerance. But what if the wheat isn't really the problem? This week on Discover Ag, Natalie sits down with Derek Dykstra, a fourth-generation farmer and founder of CEAD Farms, the grower...

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