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

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

From Discover Ag by Tara Vander Dussen & Natalie Kovarik

June 25, 2026 · 51 min · Episode 265

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The episode explores the controversies surrounding wheat, including its health implications and the differences between heritage and modern varieties.

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…

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Host: Natalie Kovarik

Guest: Derek Dykstra

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Organizations: CEAD Farms, Sunrise Flour Mill

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