Grains can be categorized into food grains (for people) and feed grains (for cattle). Cattle eat feed grains like field corn and grain sorghum. An average of 4 ½ pounds of grain is used to produce a pound of beef.
Q: Is raising beef sustainable?
A: Beef production has gotten a bad rap, but it’s more sustainable than ever with a 10% improvement in water quality, 7% reduction in landfill contributions, 3% reduction in water use, 2% reduction in resource consumption and energy use, and 2% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
