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.
The average dressing of beef animals from live weight to carcass weight is 63 percent with a range of 61-66 percent. Beef heifers (62 percent) and dairy beef steers (56-61 percent) will typically be a little lower than that.There are five yield grades for beef carcasses: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.00. **Half of a half is when the cuts from the hind quarter (round and loin) are mixed with cuts from the forequarter (chuck and rib) for each customer. In terms of how much freezer space will be needed, the general rule is one cubic foot per 35-40 pounds of packaged meat.