Beef Chuck, Chuck Tender
Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · as of 2026-05-08
428.19¢/lbEXPENSIVE
vs 5yr Seasonal
+34.8%
Week over Week
+0.6%
Year over Year
+12.5%
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | 428.19¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-07 | 403.77¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-06 | 424.97¢/lb | 402.54¢/lb | +22.43¢/lb |
| 2026-05-05 | 430.22¢/lb | 435.01¢/lb | -4.79¢/lb |
| 2026-05-04 | 426.37¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-01 | 426.31¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-30 | 416.23¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-29 | 426.96¢/lb | 412.14¢/lb | +14.82¢/lb |
| 2026-04-28 | 407.37¢/lb | 414.21¢/lb | -6.84¢/lb |
| 2026-04-27 | 423.04¢/lb | 427.08¢/lb | -4.04¢/lb |
| 2026-04-24 | 424.67¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-23 | 412.13¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-22 | 417.42¢/lb | 417.70¢/lb | -0.28¢/lb |
| 2026-04-21 | 431.02¢/lb | 414.13¢/lb | +16.89¢/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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