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The USDA Shield – A Century of Trust in Every Cut

Jennifer Porter, Deputy Administrator, Livestock & Poultry Program, Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)

The USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is celebrating 100 years of its beef standards and grading service. With more than 90% of cattle graded annually, equating to 21 billion pounds of beef graded last year, AMS grading services deliver consistency, trust, value, and transparency across the...

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