Beef Chemical Lean, Fresh 50%
Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · as of 2026-05-12
192.50¢/lbEXPENSIVE
vs 5yr Seasonal
+69.7%
Week over Week
+2.2%
Year over Year
+42.3%
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | 192.50¢/lb | 192.50¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-05-11 | 190.24¢/lb | 190.24¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-05-08 | 191.66¢/lb | 191.66¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-05-07 | 179.73¢/lb | 179.73¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-05-05 | 187.03¢/lb | 187.03¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-05-04 | 190.79¢/lb | 190.79¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-05-01 | 192.11¢/lb | 192.11¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-04-30 | 194.50¢/lb | 194.50¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-04-29 | 191.39¢/lb | 191.39¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-04-27 | 193.11¢/lb | 193.11¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-04-24 | 192.06¢/lb | 192.06¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-04-23 | 191.07¢/lb | 191.07¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-04-21 | 193.55¢/lb | 193.55¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-04-20 | 193.82¢/lb | 193.82¢/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.
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