A USDA pilot program is aiming to help cattle producers and meat processors access better markets through the USDA’s official beef quality grading and certification.
USDA program helps small beef processors in rural areas
The USDA pilot uses the Remote Grading Pilot for Beef (RGP), which was developed by USDA’s AMS. It operates remotely, so no matter where processing facilities are located, they can now have their beef USDA graded by utilizing the RGP.





