Beef Chuck, Flap
Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · as of 2026-05-08
975.64¢/lbEXPENSIVE
vs 5yr Seasonal
+34.8%
Week over Week
+0.8%
Year over Year
+32.0%
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | 975.64¢/lb | 950.71¢/lb | +24.93¢/lb |
| 2026-05-07 | 934.58¢/lb | 943.79¢/lb | -9.21¢/lb |
| 2026-05-06 | 963.06¢/lb | 947.65¢/lb | +15.41¢/lb |
| 2026-05-05 | 947.51¢/lb | 899.18¢/lb | +48.33¢/lb |
| 2026-05-04 | 967.14¢/lb | 954.89¢/lb | +12.25¢/lb |
| 2026-05-01 | 944.63¢/lb | 930.43¢/lb | +14.20¢/lb |
| 2026-04-30 | 970.15¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-29 | 953.26¢/lb | 937.71¢/lb | +15.55¢/lb |
| 2026-04-28 | 930.47¢/lb | 935.82¢/lb | -5.35¢/lb |
| 2026-04-27 | 949.40¢/lb | 938.52¢/lb | +10.88¢/lb |
| 2026-04-24 | 927.42¢/lb | 927.34¢/lb | +0.08¢/lb |
| 2026-04-23 | 931.55¢/lb | 924.99¢/lb | +6.56¢/lb |
| 2026-04-22 | 927.28¢/lb | 926.66¢/lb | +0.62¢/lb |
| 2026-04-21 | 934.41¢/lb | 909.66¢/lb | +24.75¢/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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