Beef Chuck, Clod, Arm Roast
USDA Spec
IMPS 2020 §114EIn simple termsThe clod heart, also called shoulder center, the big muscle group at the thick end of the shoulder clod. A foodservice slicing roast for deli roast beef, French dip, and carved-beef sandwich programs. The bulk of the clod by weight. Main muscle: triceps brachii long head.
Derived from Item 114; consists of the large muscle system of the thick end of the Shoulder (M. triceps brachii long head, M. triceps brachii lateral head; may include M. triceps brachii medial head and M. tensor fascia antibrachii).
- Weight range
- 9-14+ lb
- Key muscles
- triceps brachii long head, triceps brachii lateral head
- Primal
- Chuck
Last 6 months
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | 509.91¢/lb | 509.91¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-24 | 498.74¢/lb | 498.74¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-23 | 572.40¢/lb | 572.40¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-22 | 493.74¢/lb | 493.74¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-19 | 528.72¢/lb | 528.72¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-17 | 532.45¢/lb | 532.45¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-16 | 561.68¢/lb | 561.68¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-15 | 542.91¢/lb | 542.91¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-12 | 474.20¢/lb | 474.20¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-11 | 530.62¢/lb | 530.62¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-09 | 549.85¢/lb | 549.85¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-08 | 520.01¢/lb | 520.01¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-05 | 542.64¢/lb | 542.64¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-04 | 505.11¢/lb | 505.11¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
Frequently asked
What is the current wholesale price of beef chuck, clod, arm roast?
$5.10/lb as of 2026-06-26, Choice grade, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout report. That's down 4.2% week over week.
Where has chuck, clod, arm roast traded recently?
Roughly flat over the last six months. Within range, no clear directional trend.
How is beef chuck, clod, arm roast priced?
Wholesale beef chuck, clod, arm roast 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.
What is IMPS 114E?
IMPS 114E is the USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications code for Beef Chuck, Shoulder (Clod), Arm Roast. It's the standard spec used in wholesale trading and procurement contracts.
About this cut
The clod heart / shoulder center (long head of the triceps brachii) — the largest muscle of the boneless shoulder clod. Lean, classic pot-roast and shoulder-steak cut. Despite the 'arm roast' name this AMS item is boneless, not the bone-in chuck arm.
Multi-year history, 5-year seasonal overlay, and a 26-week forecast. Free 7-day trial, then $89/mo USD. Cancel anytime.