Tracing Meat Nutrition: From Soil Health to Steak Quality | Damian Mason
Ag Entertainment
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45m
What determines the nutrient value of meat? Dr. Stephan Van Vliet of Utah State University joins Damian Mason and Iowa farmer Kelly Garrett to explore how soil health, animal diet, and agricultural practices influence the nutritional profile of beef. Discover why not all steaks are created equal, whether grass-fed is truly better than grain-fed, and how flavor connects to nutrient density. This episode dives deep into food systems, lab testing, and whether producers will be rewarded for nutrient-rich meat. A must-listen for agribusiness professionals and progressive livestock producers.
Key Topics:
- Nutritional variation in beef
- Grass-fed vs. grain-fed meat value
- Food traceability and lab analysis
- Consumer demand and price premiums
- Agricultural systems from soil to plate
The Business of Agriculture Podcast with Damian Mason is Sponsored by:
- NewFields Ag | https://newfieldsag.com/
- Redox Bio-Nutrients | https://www.redoxgrows.com/
- Harvest Returns | https://www.harvestreturns.com/
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