From our friends at Grist:

Upping the steaks: How grass-fed beef is reshaping ag and helping the planet is a great article on grass-fed beef and some of the hurdles that producers must address when managing pastures and the needs of our animals on pasture. Cost of the product is higher but so is the quality, However when proper soil, forage and animal management is practiced production and final product costs can be reduced. Production follows quality. Read more.