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Congress Repeals Country-of-Origin Meat Labeling Law

Congress Repeals Country-of-Origin Meat Labeling Law

Thanks to a label that reads “Product of the USA,” for the last several years consumers have been in the know about where their meat is born, raised and processed. However, this will soon change. In December Congress repealed a labeling law that required retailers…

Grass-Fed Label Revoked By USDA: What This Means For You

Grass-Fed Label Revoked By USDA: What This Means For You

Unbeknownst to most consumers, on January 12th the USDA quietly announced that its Agricultural Marketing Services department would no longer be issuing and regulating the official USDA grass-fed label. They are quoted as saying that the standards “do not fit within the agency’s statutory authorities” and…

The Differences Between Factory-Farmed and Grass-Fed Meats

The Differences Between Factory-Farmed and Grass-Fed Meats

The vast majority of the population has become far removed from the reality of where their food comes from how it’s grown and how it’s processed. Convenience has been both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, consumers benefit from the ease of shopping…