Beef Fresh 50% Lean Trimmings
Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade)
Last 30 days
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-08 | 198.42¢/lb | 198.42¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-05 | 186.79¢/lb | 186.79¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-04 | 196.20¢/lb | 196.20¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-03 | 181.81¢/lb | 181.81¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-01 | 184.09¢/lb | 184.09¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-05-29 | 182.20¢/lb | 182.20¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-05-28 | 187.12¢/lb | 187.12¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-05-27 | 187.79¢/lb | 187.79¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-05-26 | 181.54¢/lb | 181.54¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-05-21 | 190.37¢/lb | 190.37¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-05-20 | 176.41¢/lb | 176.41¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-05-18 | 190.77¢/lb | 190.77¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-05-15 | 193.65¢/lb | 193.65¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-05-14 | 188.12¢/lb | 188.12¢/lb | +0.00¢/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
How is beef fresh 50% lean trimmings priced?
Wholesale beef fresh 50% lean trimmings 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.
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