Ruminations

Beyond the Headlines Part 2: More than Calories
In our ongoing series about sustainable livestock agriculture, we've already explored how methane from cattle differs from carbon dioxide and why that matters for climate assessments. Now, let's turn to...
Beyond the Headlines Part 2: More than Calories
In our ongoing series about sustainable livestock agriculture, we've already explored how methane from cattle differs from carbon dioxide and why that matters for climate assessments. Now, let's turn to...

Beyond the Headlines Part 1: Methane
You've probably heard it in the news: "Meat production is a leading contributor to climate change." But is it really that simple? At Modern Pastures, we believe in sharing balanced,...
Beyond the Headlines Part 1: Methane
You've probably heard it in the news: "Meat production is a leading contributor to climate change." But is it really that simple? At Modern Pastures, we believe in sharing balanced,...

Regenerative Management vs. Rewilding
The American Prairie project represents one of the most ambitious conservation efforts in the United States. Since 2001, this nonprofit organization has been working to create a vast nature reserve...
Regenerative Management vs. Rewilding
The American Prairie project represents one of the most ambitious conservation efforts in the United States. Since 2001, this nonprofit organization has been working to create a vast nature reserve...

The Role of Meat in Human Diets
Meat has played a fundamental role in human evolution, nutrition, and health for millions of years. A recent article in Animal Frontiers examines the impact of meat consumption on human...
The Role of Meat in Human Diets
Meat has played a fundamental role in human evolution, nutrition, and health for millions of years. A recent article in Animal Frontiers examines the impact of meat consumption on human...

Why Livestock Grazing Benefits Ecosystems
Many urban dwellers might view livestock grazing as environmentally harmful. Headlines often focus on greenhouse gas emissions from cattle or overgrazing that damages landscapes. But what if properly managed livestock...
Why Livestock Grazing Benefits Ecosystems
Many urban dwellers might view livestock grazing as environmentally harmful. Headlines often focus on greenhouse gas emissions from cattle or overgrazing that damages landscapes. But what if properly managed livestock...

Optimal Protein Requirements
Protein is the foundation of a healthy diet and is crucial in maintaining muscle mass, supporting immune function, and promoting overall longevity. At Modern Pastures, we're committed to providing you...
Optimal Protein Requirements
Protein is the foundation of a healthy diet and is crucial in maintaining muscle mass, supporting immune function, and promoting overall longevity. At Modern Pastures, we're committed to providing you...