Beef Ground Beef 93%
Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · as of 2026-05-07
541.39¢/lbEXPENSIVE
vs 5yr Seasonal
+41.7%
Week over Week
+0.3%
Year over Year
+18.3%
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | 541.39¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-06 | 552.30¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-05 | 536.62¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-04 | 536.97¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-01 | 541.52¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-30 | 538.59¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-29 | 543.85¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-28 | 536.44¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-27 | 540.04¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-24 | 537.09¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-23 | 549.32¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-22 | 550.76¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-21 | 529.67¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-20 | 538.49¢/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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