Beef Chemical Lean, Fresh 65%
Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · Updated
254.53¢/lbChoice
Day over Day
-0.5%
Week over Week
+0.1%
6-month
+34.5%
Volume · latest day
801,383 lbs
Last 6 months
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | 254.53¢/lb | 254.53¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-25 | 255.85¢/lb | 255.85¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-23 | 252.97¢/lb | 252.97¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-22 | 252.55¢/lb | 252.55¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-19 | 253.56¢/lb | 253.56¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-17 | 252.87¢/lb | 252.87¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-15 | 254.55¢/lb | 254.55¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-12 | 253.90¢/lb | 253.90¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-10 | 246.89¢/lb | 246.89¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-09 | 277.25¢/lb | 277.25¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-08 | 250.15¢/lb | 250.15¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-05 | 247.94¢/lb | 247.94¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-03 | 246.72¢/lb | 246.72¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-02 | 247.59¢/lb | 247.59¢/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 65%?
$2.55/lb as of 2026-06-26, Choice grade, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout report. That's up 0.1% week over week.
Where has chemical lean, fresh 65% traded recently?
Up 34.5% over the last six months. Bid side has been in control.
How is beef chemical lean, fresh 65% priced?
Wholesale beef chemical lean, fresh 65% 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.
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