Comments on: Grass fed beef vs grain fed: Your unbiased guide

By: Rachel Ballard

Rachel Ballard — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:37:38 +0000

In reply to Don. Hey Don, the short answer is that we needed the income from those cattle more than we needed the meat for our freezers. Cattle prices were much lower than they are now and our income was too. That sale price at the stockyard was needed in our wallets. --Rachel

By: Don

Don — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 16:29:47 +0000

In reply to Don Schwenk. Question: If you’re a beef farmer, why did you order beef from another source for years and years?

By: Don Schwenk

Don Schwenk — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:26:59 +0000

I’ve been on a keto diet for over 2 years, so I always look for the highest fat content. My health has improved significantly.

By: Rachel Ballard

Rachel Ballard — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:46:43 +0000

In reply to David Disselhorst. Thank you David. I try to explore all sides of the issue so people can make whatever choice they want. Grain fed all the way over here!!!!

By: David Disselhorst

David Disselhorst — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 23:37:24 +0000

This is by far the best article I’ve read (and I’ve read a bunch) on beef. I’m a retired Ag teacher and agree 100% with this article. We get local beef and pork from a local place in Amarillo. I love a good Buffalo burger but only if it’s cooked by someone who knows how to cook it. You can only get a good steak if it has marbling. The source of the beef is way more important than grass or grain fed.

By: Rachel Ballard

Rachel Ballard — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 17:53:35 +0000

In reply to Char. Team grain fed over here too Char. :)

By: Char

Char — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 15:31:50 +0000

I tried my neighbour’s grass fed beef once, and found it to be tough and very gamey. Yet, I love venison. And I love grain fed beef.

By: Rachel Ballard

Rachel Ballard — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:56:35 +0000

In reply to Lisa.

Hey Lisa, great question. What you are describing is a feed lot situation. I’m sure those cows are getting hay. No cow survives on just grain and grain is a tiny part of a cow’s total diet anyway. Nutritionally, the data isn’t a lot different for grain fed vs. grass fed cows except for those Omega 3’s and 6’s ratios and the fact that you don’t know what’s in those grains as far as GMO’s and such. Cows were meant to live in pastures and remain there until slaughter. I prefer cattle raised locally on fresh grass and clean water, lounging in the sun but fed on grains. I guess I’m a bit of a blend of things.