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Wild Idea Buffalo Co. Achieves the Prestigious Regenerative Organic Certified® Status
We are thrilled to announce that Wild Idea Buffalo has been awarded the Regenerative Organic Certified® (ROC) status....
Important Conversations From the Agricultural Outlook Forum
Colton recently attended the USDA Agricultural Outlook Forum in Arlington, Virginia. The 2024 Forum included speakers and topics spanning the agricultural industry, from climate-smart agriculture to Indigenous food practices to innovative farming practices and more. Read about his experience and his conversation with esteemed leaders in the indigenous food space.
The Importance of Omega-3s
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential components of a healthy diet that are renowned for their ability to support heart health, reduce inflammation, boost cognitive function, and even improve mood. Obtaining Omega-3's from one's diet is essential because the human body cannot produce them on its own.
Raw Deal
During my recent meeting with investigative journalist Chloe Sorvino, the Forbes expert leading coverage of food, drink, and agriculture, we delved into her latest book, Raw Deal. This eye-opening exposé sheds light on the flaws within the U.S. meat industry, highlighting issues in our country’s food system.
Sweet Corn vs. Corn
South Dakota Corn Growers Association, along with other corn producing states, have the sexiest corn commercials.
Why Grass-Fed, Grass-Finished?
Ruminant stomachs are not designed by nature to digest high volumes of starch and grains. As grazers, buffalo and beef cattle are unable to safely consume and metabolize grains and corn feed.
Meat With a Side of Cortisol
The process of shipping and inhumanely confining these animals creates adrenaline and cortisol stress hormones, which negatively impact the quality of the meat for human consumption.
Planet-Friendly Materials
The materials that make up the products we buy have a big impact on the planet.
No To Beefalo
A recent NPR article touts beefalo as “the healthy meat of the future.” Beefalo is a buffalo-cow hybrid that represents the latest in the heartbreaking history of the American bison. For years, speculators have been crossbreeding buffalo with cows and selling the resulting beefalo as a marketing gimmick.