You’re standing in front of the meat counter at the grocery store, staring at rows of steaks, chicken, and pork, and you’re a ...

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 ...

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently 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 ...

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 ...

Select, Choice and Prime are common terms that some customers are familiar with when selecting beef at the retail case. But have you ever wondered about how they are determined? Read the Progressive ...

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 ...

Selecting quality meat at the butcher counter is essential for ensuring the best flavor, tenderness, and nutritional value in your meals. Knowing what signs to look for can help you make informed ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. People “know” meat comes from animals, but ...

Secure premium proteins and reduce your grocery bill by understanding USDA grades, buying sub-primal cuts, and following ...

Nursing calves can be seen across Texas' landscape. Ranchers have hit their first management target with each birth -- a live calf. To squeeze a profit from that calf at sale time, cattleraisers ...