Beef Chuck, Short Rib
Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · as of 2026-05-08
552.96¢/lbEXPENSIVE
vs 5yr Seasonal
+19.6%
Week over Week
+1.8%
Year over Year
+10.2%
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | 552.96¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-07 | 545.31¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-06 | 541.00¢/lb | 573.24¢/lb | -32.24¢/lb |
| 2026-05-05 | 544.93¢/lb | 552.52¢/lb | -7.59¢/lb |
| 2026-05-04 | 568.83¢/lb | 531.91¢/lb | +36.92¢/lb |
| 2026-05-01 | 555.80¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-30 | 530.31¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-29 | 529.83¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-28 | 558.74¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-27 | 529.11¢/lb | 561.25¢/lb | -32.14¢/lb |
| 2026-04-24 | 547.50¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-23 | 531.27¢/lb | 513.32¢/lb | +17.95¢/lb |
| 2026-04-22 | 533.11¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-21 | 568.30¢/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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