August 2025

💥 FLASH SALE – ONE DAY ONLY

August 8 is your chance to stock up on Gonsoulin Land & Cattle’s custom-cut, pasture-raised beef at a rare discounted price:

$5.50/lb (regular price $5.99/lb)

Choose your share size and fill your freezer with clean, flavorful Louisiana beef—raised with care and integrity, from pasture to plate.

Size	Hanging Weight Range	Sale Price Range
Quarter Cow	120–140 lbs	$660–$770
Half Cow	240–280 lbs	$1,320–$1,540
Whole Cow	480–560 lbs	$2,640–$3,080

🔔 Quantities are limited. Orders open at midnight Friday Aug 8, 2025 and close at 11:59 PM.

👉 Click here to reserve your share

Summertime has arrived in South Louisiana, meaning we're experiencing high heat and humidity. Fortunately we've been getting some rain to help cool off the heat of the afternoons, and the pastures have never been greener!

When it gets this hot, we have to be aware that cattle can undergo severe heat stress, especially if they have a dark hide like Angus. We make sure that our cattle are in pastures with trees so they can find a natural way to cool off. Shade can help drop the temperature by 10° in some areas, significantly reducing heat stress.

With the tremendous amount of rain, we've experienced increased grass growth, which one the one hand is great in terms of the abundance of healthy forage for our animals. On the other hand, everything has been growing-- including weeds. This growth increases our workload, because it means we have to clip our pastures more frequently. When it's too wet, clipping isn't possible, allowing weeds to grow faster and putting extra pressure on our electric fences due to grass buildup.

Stay with us as we dive into this month’s vendor highlights in News Roundup, unveil our exclusive Savings & Specials, and share a mouthwatering meatloaf recipe in Chef’s Corner. Plus, mark your calendar for August 8—our one-day flash sale on quarter, half, and whole beef shares is just around the corner, and you won’t want to miss

Thank you for supporting our ranch.

Sincerely,
Dr. Shannon Gonsoulin

>>Want the full deep-dive?

In our latest Second Cutting episode, Shannon breaks down the real—often hidden—drivers behind your steak: soaring feed and fuel costs, why beef demand doesn’t budge even when prices climb (we call that “inelasticity”), and how all this shapes GLC’s pricing strategy going forward.

▶️ Watch now on YouTube:
Beef Economics

Hospitality with Heart

Earlier this month, Gonsoulin Land & Cattle was proud to support the Louisiana Hospital Foundation's live auction dinner, curated and hosted by Lyn Morein. Guests were treated to an unforgettable six-course dining experience, crafted by the culinary talents at Toups Meatery and MAW in New Orleans. Our GLC custom-cut steaks took center plate, contributing to a night of exceptional food, wine, and cause-driven community.

Mark your calendars: the next auction dinner experience will be up for bid at the LA Hospital Foundation Gala on September 5.

8 Seconds to Glory – Rodeo for a Cause

We’re tipping our hats to the folks behind 8 Seconds to Glory, a championship bull riding event benefiting the Thibodaux Regional Cancer Institute. The action kicks off August 16 at Harang Auditorium in Thibodaux, LA. It’s a night of grit, glory, and giving back—because early detection saves lives, and cowboys ride for more than just the thrill.

Grab your tickets here

A Louisiana Summer Picnic, Steakhouse-Style

We're honored to be featured at Dickie Brennan’s Annual Summer Picnic, an indoor soirée celebrating Louisiana’s finest grass-fed beef—Gonsoulin Land & Cattle and Coastal Plains. This year's event on August 21 brings together top chefs from Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse, Bourbon House, Tableau, Pascal’s Manale, and Audubon Clubhouse for an unforgettable spread of beef-forward creations: from Braised Beef Cheeks to Smoked Strip Loin à Jus.

Enjoy country classics on vinyl, sip summer cocktails, and meet the ranchers behind the beef—all while supporting St. Michael Special School.

Tickets + full menu

Heme Iron – Nature’s Most Bioavailable Fuel

Most people know they need iron, but fewer realize that not all iron is the same. Plant-based (non-heme) iron is harder for the body to absorb, often requiring vitamin C to make a dent. Animal-based heme iron, found abundantly in beef, is far more efficiently absorbed — and grassfed beef is one of the richest natural sources. Heme iron fuels oxygen delivery, energy production, and resilience across multiple systems of the body.

Heme Iron in Energy Metabolism: Oxygen to Every Cell

Iron’s most fundamental role is enabling hemoglobin to carry oxygen in red blood cells. When iron intake or absorption is low, fatigue sets in quickly. Grassfed beef offers heme iron that supports:

Efficient oxygen transport – Prevents anemia and boosts endurance.
Mitochondrial energy production – Iron-containing enzymes power ATP synthesis.
Cognitive clarity – Adequate oxygen delivery supports focus and memory.

Heme Iron in Athletic & Physical Performance

Iron status is a limiting factor in performance. For athletes, postpartum women, and anyone with high energy demands, grassfed beef’s iron advantage is clear:

Rapid recovery – Supports muscle oxygenation and reduces fatigue.
Higher VO₂ max potential – Better oxygen delivery translates to improved aerobic performance.
Reduced muscle soreness – Iron-dependent enzymes neutralize oxidative stress during exertion.

Heme Iron in the Immune System

Iron doesn’t just energize — it fortifies defenses.

Supports white blood cell proliferation – Adequate iron means stronger immune response.
Antioxidant defense – Iron is essential for catalase and peroxidase enzymes that neutralize pathogens.
Resilience in illness – Deficiency increases susceptibility to infections and slows healing.

Iron Deficiency: A Hidden Epidemic

Despite widespread availability of food, iron deficiency remains the most common nutrient deficiency worldwide. In the U.S., it particularly affects women, children, and athletes. Non-heme plant iron can’t close the gap; only heme iron delivers a reliable boost.

How to Get More Heme Iron from Your Diet

Grassfed beef is a top source – Absorption rates of heme iron (15–35%) far exceed non-heme (2–20%).
Cuts with highest iron density: liver, heart, ground beef, flank steak.
Cooking tip: Avoid overcooking — prolonged high heat can degrade some iron-containing enzymes.