Beef Chuck, Semi-bnls, Neck/off

Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · Updated
IMPS 113CBeef Chuck, Square-Cut, Neck-Off, 2 Piece, Semi Boneless
504.49¢/lbChoice
459.12¢/lbSelectCh/Se spread +45.37¢/lb
Day over Day
+10.5%
Week over Week
+8.8%
6-month
+15.9%
Volume · latest day
4,559 lbs
Beef Chuck, Semi-bnls, Neck/off firmed 10.5% in the latest USDA session. Up 8.8% week over week, 15.9% above where it was six months ago.

USDA Spec

IMPS 2020 §113C

In simple termsA two-piece semi-boneless chuck combo, the neck-off blade portion plus an arm roast, individually wrapped in the same box. A foodservice spec built so the buyer gets a roast cut and a braising cut from one order.

USDA spec

Consists of the blade portion of Item 113B and the arm roast as described in Item 114E, individually packaged and placed into the same container.

Weight range
39-66+ lb
Primal
Chuck
Related IMPS113B· 114E

Last 6 months

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Recent prints

DateChoice (¢/lb)Select (¢/lb)Ch/Se Spread
2026-08-26504.49¢/lb--
2026-08-24456.69¢/lb--
2026-08-19463.74¢/lb--
2026-08-18499.92¢/lb459.12¢/lb+40.80¢/lb
2026-08-17474.51¢/lb464.38¢/lb+10.13¢/lb
2026-08-13475.76¢/lb--
2026-08-12461.56¢/lb--
2026-08-10447.33¢/lb--
2026-08-03463.63¢/lb450.41¢/lb+13.22¢/lb
2026-07-29450.16¢/lb--
2026-07-27443.65¢/lb--
2026-07-22450.09¢/lb--
2026-07-20462.03¢/lb437.98¢/lb+24.05¢/lb
2026-07-15442.52¢/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 chuck, semi-bnls, neck/off?

$5.04/lb as of 2026-08-26, Choice grade, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout report. That's up 8.8% week over week.

Where has chuck, semi-bnls, neck/off traded recently?

Up 15.9% over the last six months. Bid side has been in control.

How is beef chuck, semi-bnls, neck/off priced?

Wholesale beef chuck, semi-bnls, neck/off 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 drives chuck and round pricing?

Two demand channels: whole-muscle roasts and the grind. When lean trim runs expensive, more chucks and rounds go to the grinder, which supports the whole primal. Roast season adds a cold-weather retail pull.

What is IMPS 113C?

IMPS 113C is the USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications code for Beef Chuck, Square-Cut, Neck-Off, 2 Piece, Semi Boneless. It's the standard spec used in wholesale trading and procurement contracts.

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Prices reflect USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout and Boxed Beef Cuts, Negotiated Sales (LM_XB403), weighted-average wholesale FOB plant. Updated every business day after the afternoon report drop.