Beef Ground Beef 73%
Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · Updated
367.11¢/lbChoice
Day over Day
-5.0%
Week over Week
+5.1%
6-month
+11.7%
Volume · latest day
43,397 lbs
Last 6 months
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-26 | 367.11¢/lb | 367.11¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-25 | 386.62¢/lb | 386.62¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-24 | 394.85¢/lb | 394.85¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-23 | 383.01¢/lb | 383.01¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-22 | 384.98¢/lb | 384.98¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-18 | 372.75¢/lb | 372.75¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-17 | 360.13¢/lb | 360.13¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-16 | 351.10¢/lb | 351.10¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-15 | 374.64¢/lb | 374.64¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-12 | 348.13¢/lb | 348.13¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-11 | 366.45¢/lb | 366.45¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-10 | 368.76¢/lb | 368.76¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-09 | 350.88¢/lb | 350.88¢/lb | +0.00¢/lb |
| 2026-06-08 | 347.98¢/lb | 347.98¢/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
What is the current wholesale price of beef ground beef 73%?
$3.67/lb as of 2026-06-26, Choice grade, from the USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout report. That's up 5.1% week over week.
Where has ground beef 73% traded recently?
Up 11.7% over the last six months. Bid side has been in control.
How is beef ground beef 73% priced?
Wholesale beef ground beef 73% 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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