Friends, The USDA just proposed letting slaughterhouses run at whatever speed they want. 175 birds per minute for poultry. No cap for pork. The official reason: remove outdated “bottlenecks." I've been thinking about that word all week. Running a living...
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We're living through the highest beef prices ever recorded. And right now, I know a lot of farmers and ranchers are asking themselves a question that makes complete sense on the surface: why bother selling direct to customers when commodity prices are...
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Here's something that should matter to every parent filling a grocery cart. Walk into any grocery store, and you'll see what looks like endless choice. It's an illusion. Nearly 80% of the products on those shelves are controlled by just a...
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A 2022 study found that the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio in grass-fed beef varies wildly, from 28:1 to 1.8:1 Same label. Completely different food.Our ratio: 1.88:1. Five times more omega-3s than conventional. That matters for inflammation, heart health, and your kids' brain...
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Last week I wrote about Vital Farms and Wall Street in the chicken coop. Your responses flooded my inbox. The message was clear: Okay, Cody, so where DO we buy good eggs? Fair question. I've been thinking about it all week. Here's...
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