Beef Ground Beef 85%
Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · as of 2026-05-08
438.64¢/lbEXPENSIVE
vs 5yr Seasonal
+31.0%
Week over Week
+1.9%
Year over Year
+9.9%
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | 438.64¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-07 | 460.00¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-06 | 460.16¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-05 | 447.96¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-04 | 441.43¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-01 | 459.93¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-30 | 440.77¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-29 | 441.62¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-28 | 431.81¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-27 | 432.53¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-24 | 445.51¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-23 | 441.03¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-22 | 432.04¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-21 | 438.65¢/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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