Beef Cap And Wedge Meat
Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · as of 2026-05-08
490.61¢/lbEXPENSIVE
vs 5yr Seasonal
+30.2%
Week over Week
+1.3%
Year over Year
+11.7%
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | 490.61¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-07 | 484.24¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-06 | 496.06¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-05 | 493.73¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-04 | 478.84¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-01 | 480.72¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-30 | 486.74¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-29 | 469.10¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-28 | 488.59¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-27 | 487.44¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-24 | 477.01¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-23 | 472.47¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-22 | 476.15¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-21 | 476.02¢/lb | — | — |
Source: USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout — Negotiated Sales. Ch/Se spread = Choice minus Select; wider spread signals stronger premium-grade demand.
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