The Benefits of Grass Finished Cattle in the Environment
Grass Finished Cattle, Are They the Answer to Saving the Environment? You might be surprised to know that grass finished cattle could help bring an end to global warming. I know, I know. You've probably heard all about the harm that cattle ranching poses to the...
USDA Alert: Thousands of Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled in 7 States
The alert is being sent out because the USDA “is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers". REPORTED JANUARY 8, 2022 -- At least 28,000 pounds of ground beef was recalled in seven U.S. states over E. coli concerns, said the...
Massive Frustrations About The USDA’s New Deceptive GMO Food Labels
Foods no longer being labeled as GMO, causing massive confusion and frustrations with "health conscious" consumers. According to the USDA, a food item is considered genetically modified when it contains detectable amounts of genetic material that has been...
Fit Pastured Meats Into Your 2022 Budget
Tame inflation with these great ideas to help you fit pastured meats into your 2022 grocery budget. We have talked in the past about the hidden costs of conventionally produced meats (and now, throw in some serious inflation) and the relative value of pastured...
The 5 Best, and Tastiest, Grass-Fed Ground Beef Recipes
The team here at Rafter W Ranch loves to put quality meat on your table, and we also like to give our customers some great ideas how to use it; are you ready to try out our grass-fed ground beef in some new delicious recipes?
Pasturing Chickens With Your Cattle: The Benefits of Chickens on Pasture with the Cattle
We strive to keep up-to-date on the latest research being done in the field of animal science and pasturing chickens with our cattle is incredible for everyone.
White Striping Disease Found in More Than 90 Percent of US Store-Brand Chickens, Study Finds
White striping disease is a muscle myopathy that occurs when chickens are bred for rapid growth. The stripes appear on the chickens when they are unable to keep up with the unnaturally fast muscle growth, which can also create problems with blood and oxygen flow.
Yes, You Should Buy Beef in Bulk … Here’s Why
What are the advantages of buying beef in bulk? We explore this often asked question.
You Can’t Beat This Incredible Superfood for Breakfast
Eggs are one of the highest-quality sources of protein and contain many other nutrients! They can be used in so many different ways and are quick and easy to fix. Eggs are also a great alternative to sugary cereals for the kids. Eggs from pastured chickens contain even more health benefits than most from the store.
Dramatically Healing Our Land With Pastured Meat
Pastured Meat Impacts Our World Pastured meat, specifically from herbivores, like cattle and sheep -- isn't just a healthy tasty dinner option -- it has far-reaching effects that impact our world, for our children and beyond. There is an idea out there that raising...
Grass Finished Beef vs. Grain Finished Beef – What’s the Difference?
When is the Last Time You Thought About What is in Your Beef? We're sure the answer is recently because you're reading this. Another question we're sure you've thought about recently is the difference between grass and grain-finished beef. The differences people come...
A Wonderful Treat: Rafter’s Top 3 Meat Guarantees
Know What Meat Guarantees Mean You've likely encountered this scenario when shopping at your local grocery store or market: You approach the meat counter or meat cooler, you scan the products and see an assortment of logos and labels, claiming "Grass-Fed", "Organic",...