Beef Chemical Lean, Fresh 50%
Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · Updated
186.14¢/lbChoice
Day over Day
+0.1%
Week over Week
+0.7%
6-month
+33.2%
Volume · latest day
1,728,725 lbs
Last 6 months
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | 186.14¢/lb | 186.14¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-25 | 185.94¢/lb | 185.94¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-24 | 181.84¢/lb | 181.84¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-23 | 185.94¢/lb | 185.94¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-22 | 186.65¢/lb | 186.65¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-19 | 182.59¢/lb | 182.59¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-18 | 185.40¢/lb | 185.40¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-17 | 180.45¢/lb | 180.45¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-15 | 187.74¢/lb | 187.74¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-12 | 189.14¢/lb | 189.14¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-11 | 194.38¢/lb | 194.38¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-10 | 183.60¢/lb | 183.60¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-08 | 198.42¢/lb | 198.42¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-05 | 185.18¢/lb | 185.18¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
Source: USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout, Negotiated Sales. Ch/Se spread = Choice minus Select; wider spread signals stronger premium-grade demand.
Frequently asked
What is the current wholesale price of beef chemical lean, fresh 50%?
$1.86/lb as of 2026-06-26, Choice grade, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout report. That's up 0.7% week over week.
Where has chemical lean, fresh 50% traded recently?
Up 33.2% over the last six months. Bid side has been in control.
How is beef chemical lean, fresh 50% priced?
Wholesale beef chemical lean, fresh 50% is priced FOB plant in cents per pound and reported daily by USDA AMS as part of the National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout, Negotiated Sales (LM_XB403) report. Prices reflect weighted-average negotiated trades for delivery within 0-21 days.
See the full chart
Multi-year history, 5-year seasonal overlay, and a 26-week forecast. Free 7-day trial, then $89/mo USD. Cancel anytime.