The final quality grade is determined by the graders’ quick calculations of where maturity and marbling scores meet (See Chart 2). Carcasses of greater maturity aren’t eligible for the most desirable ...

Many of us are already familiar with the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) standard beef grades: prime, choice, and select. This grading scale can be a handy way to gauge the ...

Everyone involved in the beef supply chain, from cattle producers to beef consumers, benefit from the greater efficiency permitted by the application of official U.S. grade standards.

Australian agtech company MEQ has received USDA certification for its AI-powered video technology, enabling objective, ...

BAKER CITY, Ore. — A new federal program for grading beef quality could add hundreds of dollars of value per head of cattle in Baker County and elsewhere. The remote […] ...