When you’re out shopping for meat at the grocery store or maybe from your local farmer, what do you look for? Bernie O’Rourke is the Extension Youth Livestock Specialist. She says understanding quality grading and yields can be hard if you’re not doing it everyday. 

Quality grade serves as a compass for consumers navigating their purchasing decisions. It embodies attributes like tenderness, flavor, and lean meat, all of which contribute to a satisfying meal. Factors influencing quality grades include marbling, color, and portion size. These elements dictate the perceived taste and texture of the meat.. While external factors like fat trimming and packaging aesthetics influence consumer decisions, it ultimately boils down to the quality of the product.

When you’re out shopping for meat at the grocery store or maybe from your local farmer, what do you look for? Bernie O’Rourke is the Extension Youth Livestock Specialist. She says understanding quality grading and yields can be hard if you’re not doing it everyday. 
Quality grade serves as a compass for consumers navigating their purchasing decisions. It embodies attributes like tenderness, flavor, and lean meat, all of which contribute to a satisfying meal. Factors influencing quality grades include marbling, color, and portion size. These elements dictate the perceived taste and texture of the meat.. While external factors like fat trimming and packaging aesthetics influence consumer decisions, it ultimately boils down to the quality of the product.

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