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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON — The US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agriculture Marketing Service (AMS) recently launched a new mobile app ...

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. • USDA Prime beef boasts superior marbling, tenderness, juiciness and flavor. It's also more expensive than USDA Choice. • USDA ...

As Prime grading exceeds 17% of the mix, narrowing price spreads are shifting the profitability landscape for packers and ...

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 ...

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 ...