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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Shoppers scanning the meat case often see labels such as Prime, Choice and Select. The labels are grades assigned by the U.S.

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 ...

Choosing the perfect cut of meat for backyard grilling and barbecue needs is no small task. When selecting beef at the grocery store, shoppers often face decision fatigue from refrigerated shelves ...

DENVER -- Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced a pilot program to allow more cattle producers and meat processors to access better markets through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s official ...