Interest in grass-fed beef continues to be on the rise as consumers want to know more about the origin of beef and are usually willing to pay a premium for this type of beef.
In a recent article, 2 researchers at the US Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service discussed the considerations for producing grass-fed beef.
“Grass-fed beef appeals to a diverse and growing array of consumers and offers producers an attractive, commercially viable alternative to conventional production. However, at some point, decisions to pursue grass-fed production will necessitate some trade-offs, and the direction that these trade-offs suggest is toward even higher costs of production and reduced beef production.”
Read the full article “Issues Surround Grass-Fed Beef”
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