Beef Ground Beef 73%
Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · as of 2026-05-08
342.77¢/lbEXPENSIVE
vs 5yr Seasonal
+46.6%
Week over Week
-0.7%
Year over Year
+11.7%
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | 342.77¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-07 | 341.36¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-06 | 310.98¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-05 | 347.41¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-04 | 355.68¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-01 | 317.81¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-30 | 349.63¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-29 | 344.87¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-28 | 351.60¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-27 | 346.29¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-24 | 354.72¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-23 | 338.16¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-22 | 348.92¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-21 | 352.78¢/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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