Beef prices differ by cut. Learn what USDA labels mean so you can choose the best beef for your next hearty meal.

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A quiet change is about to hit the meat case, and most shoppers won’t realize it until they notice different words on the ...

Starting January 2026, meat, poultry, and egg products can only carry the “Product of USA” label if the animals were born, ...

Consumers will likely pay more for their food if new labeling regulations take effect next year, agriculture officials say. The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued proposed rules Monday for country ...

New rules from USDA’s Food Safety & Inspection Service (FSIS) take effect Jan. 1, 2026, regarding voluntary labeling that ...

USDA regulations categorize different cuts of beef with graded labels; inspectors look at the marbling, color, and age of products to make assessments. Compared with animals who have feasted on ...

The USDA announced March 11 they have finalized a ruling on the "Product of USA" label claim that aims to promote transparency about the origins of the product. USDA’s final “Product of USA” rule ...

Circuit says USDA wrongly let ultra-processed foods and QR-code-only disclosures dodge federal GMO labeling law ...

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Certified Naturally Grown offers farmers a cheaper and less time-consuming option to communicate how they produce their food. But terms like “natural” on food labels can be confusing for consumers.