These grades are determined by the USDA, and there's eight in total, but the other five are less common. Not all beef is graded — it's a voluntary service that producers have to pay for.

New program offers two options for Wagyu beef producers — certified meat program and process verified program.

Lily Ford – 2nd Overall, 1st Overall Beef, 2nd Beef Grading, 3rd Reasons, 5th Beef Judging, 8th Specifications. Harper Parson – 3rd Overall, 3rd Specifications (Perfect 100), 5th Overall Beef ...