In this episode, Francisco Najar-Villirreal speaks with Dr. Sarah Gragg of Kansas State University Olathe. Dr. Gragg received her Ph.D. in Animal Science from Texas Tech University in 2012. Her interest in food science and animal science began during her service in FFA and through Ag education. She has traveled extensively presenting on the topic of food safety and studying processes in food safety and microbiology.

Candace Cage, brand manager for Gone Rogue snacks, discusses the new flavors, the early successes and the type of consumers of Land O’Frost’s unique protein snack brand.

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Jessica Lancaster, Ph.D. student at the University of Idaho, covers the current impact of the increase in size and weight of cattle, carcasses, and subprimal cuts due to this pandemic in the latest episode of MeatsPad, a meat-science podcast supported by The National Provisioner. To subscribe directly to MeatsPad, visit www.meatspad.com.

Dr. Dustin Boler, meat scientist for Topigs Norsvin, discusses where the pork industry is today with regard to quality, market demands and production practices, in the latest episode of MeatsPad, a meat-science podcast supported by The National Provisioner. To subscribe directly to MeatsPad, visit www.meatspad.com.

Consumers who shop at Heartland Meats don’t get a faceless, impersonal shopping experience. They will speak with a food nutrition consultant to help them find the best meat solutions for their household. Independent Processor editor Sam Gazdziak spoke with Justin Freishtat of Heartland Meats to learn more about the retailer’s unique business model.

Dr. Jennifer Acuff, University of Arkansas, talks about the dangers posed by pathogens during the slaughter process and strategies and steps to eliminate contamination of product at that step in the latest episode of MeatsPad, a meat-science podcast supported by The National Provisioner. To subscribe directly to MeatsPad, visit www.meatspad.com.

Dr. Phil Bass, assistant professor and meat scientist at the University of Idaho and an Editorial Board member for The National Provisioner, discusses the many aspects of beef aging in the latest episode of MeatsPad, a meat-science podcast supported by The National Provisioner. To subscribe directly to MeatsPad, visit www.meatspad.com.