Beef Loin, Ball-tip, Bnls, Heavy
Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · as of 2026-05-12
IMPS 185ALoin, Bottom Sirloin Butt, Ball Tip, Boneless
645.83¢/lbEXPENSIVE
vs 5yr Seasonal
+47.8%
Week over Week
+1.0%
Year over Year
+10.2%
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | 645.83¢/lb | 617.79¢/lb | +28.04¢/lb |
| 2026-05-11 | 649.22¢/lb | 640.76¢/lb | +8.46¢/lb |
| 2026-05-08 | 647.36¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-07 | 623.01¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-06 | 677.45¢/lb | 647.30¢/lb | +30.15¢/lb |
| 2026-05-05 | 631.86¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-04 | 626.18¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-01 | 631.38¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-30 | 640.94¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-29 | 628.68¢/lb | 631.81¢/lb | -3.13¢/lb |
| 2026-04-28 | 662.27¢/lb | 651.48¢/lb | +10.79¢/lb |
| 2026-04-27 | 641.14¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-23 | 635.00¢/lb | 637.22¢/lb | -2.22¢/lb |
| 2026-04-22 | 625.02¢/lb | 643.90¢/lb | -18.88¢/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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