If you're confused about the meaning of A5 and why wagyu and Kobe with that rating are supposed to be so great, you're not alone. Here's what you need to know.

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Is Prime rib made from Prime beef? What is higher quality meat, Choice or Select? And how does Angus beef rank? Allow us to settle any beefs you may have over different grades of beef. The United ...

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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 ...

If you're a steak lover who's been grocery shopping for a while, you might already know prime beef is considered the best quality beef. You've also probably noticed it's the most expensive (and maybe ...

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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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A plate containing a raw A5 Wagyu steak - Juraiwan Ruksutakarn/Getty Images Steak shouldn't be confusing. But if you've ever come ...