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

The USDA is finalizing rules requiring cultivated meat to be labeled as “cell-cultivated,” aiming to ensure scientific accuracy and prevent consumer confusion as products enter the market. Traditional ...

A new USDA labeling rule took effect Jan. 1, 2026, tightening standards for when meat, poultry and egg products may be identified as a product of the United States.

Stephanie Gravalese is a food and beverage writer, photographer, recipe developer, and creator of the Slow Living Kitchen blog. Her writing focuses on food, farming, and craft beer industry topics.