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Beef Chuck, Semi-bnls, Neck/off

Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) ยท as of 2026-05-07
431.91ยข/lbEXPENSIVE
vs 5yr Seasonal
+32.0%
Week over Week
-0.5%
Year over Year
+21.3%
Beef Chuck, Semi-bnls, Neck/off is running 32.0% above the 5-year seasonal norm โ€” historically rich for this calendar position. Down 0.5% week over week, 21.3% above year-ago levels.

Recent prints

DateChoice (ยข/lb)Select (ยข/lb)Ch/Se Spread
2026-05-07431.91ยข/lbโ€”โ€”
2026-05-06460.56ยข/lbโ€”โ€”
2026-05-04438.34ยข/lbโ€”โ€”
2026-04-29450.16ยข/lbโ€”โ€”
2026-04-28440.75ยข/lbโ€”โ€”
2026-04-27446.71ยข/lb443.28ยข/lb+3.43ยข/lb
2026-04-22436.08ยข/lbโ€”โ€”
2026-04-21435.51ยข/lbโ€”โ€”
2026-04-20446.69ยข/lbโ€”โ€”
2026-04-14459.46ยข/lbโ€”โ€”
2026-04-13468.92ยข/lb436.77ยข/lb+32.15ยข/lb
2026-04-09449.69ยข/lbโ€”โ€”
Source: USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout โ€” Negotiated Sales. Ch/Se spread = Choice minus Select; wider spread signals stronger premium-grade demand.
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Prices reflect USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout and Boxed Beef Cuts โ€” Negotiated Sales (LM_XB403), weighted-average wholesale FOB plant. Updated every business day after the afternoon report drop.