Pork industry responded to flood of rumors earlier this year and late last - that bacon and pork prices would be going up. They evidently have production "under control" and I can only assume that means contracted feed prices. Different that beef which to the best of my understanding all spends some time on pasture/range before heading to feed lots - regardless of grain or grass fed.
100% pasture raised is different than just grass fed. (hay, alfalfa, etc are grass and can be fed in feed lots)
And the documentation as to organic isn't necessarily restricted to range and pasture, nor does pasture and range necessarily mean organic.
funny thing about our agricultural policy - I can spray all the chemicals I want, fertilize with chemicals and never have to say a thing. BUT if I wanna raise food that isn't treated with chemicals at any stage I have to come up with all manner of paperwork, certification and verification that I didn't use anything. Not coming down against our amazing agricultural production status - just sayin.
