Beef quality grades are determined by evaluating the maturity and the marbling of beef carcasses. As beef animals mature, their meat generally becomes tougher. This is because collagen, the ...

If you're a steak lover who's been grocery shopping for a while, you might already know prime beef is considered the best quality beef. You've also probably noticed it's the most expensive (and maybe ...

The American beef cattle sector has a problem. A good problem, but a problem nonetheless. American cattle are getting better quality grades than they used to. Investments in better genetics, feed ...

The United States Department of Agriculture launched a new remote beef grading pilot program which will allow rural meat processors to have more access to markets through the USDA’s official beef ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From feed to handling, decisions made throughout an animal’s life affect marbling, tenderness and carcass value. May is National ...

USDA meat graders will be allowed to review and grade beef carcasses remotely under a pilot program Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced Friday. The Remote Grading Pilot for Beef aims to expand ...

Take a close look at the packaging at your local supermarket, butcher, or wherever you buy meat, and you'll probably notice that there are three different USDA grades applied to beef: Select, Choice, ...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Meat packing plants can now get their beef graded by the USDA using just a smartphone. The agency has launched its new Remote Grading Pilot Program for beef hoping to make the ...

Just because you're dining at a steakhouse doesn't mean you're guaranteed a delicious meal. To select the highest-quality steak, look for this label.

May is National Beef Month! In celebration of this tasty month, it only seems fitting to discuss what affects the eating experience and yield of the product. Beef carcasses can be evaluated using two ...