And does it always matter which grade you buy? Here’s a quick guide to what beef grades really mean. USDA beef graders inspect beef to assess its safety and grade its quality. A quality grading ...

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.

USDA raised its 2024 beef production forecast 139 million lbs. from last month on expectations of higher slaughter during the second half of the year and heavier carcass weights. Beef production ...

HIgher wholesale beef prices spur increase in live prices, reflecting ground beef demand. See other USDA market forecasts for this year.

Per the USDA, 2025 beef production is expected to come in at ... Nationally, a dozen large Grade A eggs cost $4.15 in December, compared to $3.65 in November and $2.52 at the start of 2024.