Beef Loin, Butt Tender, Trimmed
Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · as of 2026-05-08
1529.01¢/lbEXPENSIVE
vs 5yr Seasonal
+12.2%
Week over Week
+2.8%
Year over Year
+12.4%
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | 1529.01¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-07 | 1495.37¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-06 | 1503.47¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-05 | 1576.02¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-04 | 1580.94¢/lb | 1429.44¢/lb | +151.50¢/lb |
| 2026-05-01 | 1523.69¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-30 | 1472.35¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-29 | 1479.62¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-28 | 1516.29¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-27 | 1485.05¢/lb | 1450.15¢/lb | +34.90¢/lb |
| 2026-04-24 | 1499.32¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-23 | 1453.64¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-22 | 1485.19¢/lb | 1425.28¢/lb | +59.91¢/lb |
| 2026-04-21 | 1423.08¢/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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