Utility, Cutter and Canner grades are the lowest grade of beef available in the U.S. Beef that carries these grades are used for processed meat products, such as ground beef or sausage.

It’s an American classic, and it’s getting more expensive: beef. Prices are up on ground beef and most steak cuts across the ...

Choice beef grades are the primary grade available at supermarkets, Riley said. “Today’s feedlot cattle are about 11% Prime beef, 72% are Choice, and 13% are Select, ...

Prime-grade beef makes up only about 6 percent of the overall market, but demand has risen dramatically over the years. Creekstone Farms has had to turn down aspiring pitmasters who want Prime ...

Choice grade beef is a premium product compared to select grade. When the difference between the two is greater than $10-$15, it can be an indicator of strong demand because consumers are more willing ...

Select grade beef, according to the USDA, “is fairly tender, but because it has less marbling, it may not have as much juiciness or flavor.” Choice, “will be very juicy and tender.” ...