However, in 2005, it was reported that miners in Madagascar dug up a gem weighing 1,182 pounds which has also been feted as the world's largest emerald. Of less contention is the largest known pearl which was found by a Filipino diver off the island of Palawan in 1934.
USDA Beef Grades. Beef is graded for quality by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) graders according to standards established by the USDA. Grades are based on the amount of marbling (flecks in fat within the lean) and the age of the animal.
This week the National Beef Retail Report, compared to last week, shows Feature Rate was mostly. steady, Special Rate up 4.8% and Activity Index higher by 7,570. For the week Porterhhouse Steak, Brisket Flat, Ground Sirloin and Skirt Steak had more than twice the ad space when compared to the. prior week. In the 4 week Comparison Activity Index Chuck, Loin, Brisket and Ground Beef were. higher this week compared to the previous week. With the additional ad space given to Beef cuts this. week the feel is that the last beef grilling holiday of the summer season is just around the corner.