The USDA has officially updated the definition of “pasture-raised” to require that animals spend the majority of their lives on rooted, vegetative pasture, distinguishing it from “free-range,” which ...

A broadly-supported new definition for “pasture-raised” poultry proposed by USDA this fall could help level the playing field for small, independent farms and brands competing in the increasingly ...

Do you know what “cage-free” means? How about “free range”? “Pasture-raised”? Some of the terms used on food labels are official certifications, enforced by the USDA or a nonprofit entity, and the ...

Spring, on farms throughout the U.S., is marked by beginning of a new grass season. And when it arrives, cattle stop feeding on winter hay and go back to pasture. For farmers, "pasture" is a specific ...

The egg aisle can be a confusing place. Once upon a time, egg choice was limited to size and whether you preferred white or brown. These days, there’s actually quite a bit to know about your eggs and ...

Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of newsroom experience. She is also the co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel ...

Thanks to a game-changing USDA ruling, there’s now a sharper distinction between “pasture-raised” and “free-range” claims. The USDA has officially updated the definition of “pasture-raised” to require ...