These grades are determined by the USDA, and there's eight in total, but the other five are less common. Not all beef is graded — it's a voluntary service that producers have to pay for.

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 ...

The USDA has raised its expectations for 2025 U.S. red meat production. Beef is now pegged at 26.565 billion pounds, up 775 million from January because of expectations for increased placements, ...

Beyer notes that most meat sold in stores falls under natural classification, however, not all processors take the time to get their goods approved for the label. On the same note, the USDA ...