Shopping for beef at the grocery store is becoming trickier, but with a little understanding of the grades, you can choose ...

Beef prices differ by cut. Learn what USDA labels mean so you can choose the best beef for your next hearty meal.

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 ...

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 ...

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 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 ...

If you know a thing or two about beef, then perhaps you know about the top beef grades and what they really mean. This steak grading system, introduced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is a ...

American beef cattle are getting better quality grades than they used to, and some industry leaders think it's time to change the grading system to reflect that. This week’s Open Mic guest is Julie ...

Ag economists are watching to see if beef prices follow their seasonal trends after the holidays. University of Tennessee ag ...