Beef Loin, Sirloin, Tri-tip
Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · as of 2026-05-08
626.48¢/lbEXPENSIVE
vs 5yr Seasonal
+31.6%
Week over Week
+1.1%
Year over Year
+8.1%
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | 626.48¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-07 | 565.24¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-06 | 595.03¢/lb | 614.67¢/lb | -19.64¢/lb |
| 2026-05-05 | 563.22¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-04 | 589.89¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-01 | 583.38¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-30 | 565.25¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-29 | 589.13¢/lb | 544.60¢/lb | +44.53¢/lb |
| 2026-04-28 | 584.33¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-27 | 586.57¢/lb | 589.66¢/lb | -3.09¢/lb |
| 2026-04-24 | 596.09¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-23 | 613.47¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-22 | 578.82¢/lb | 602.38¢/lb | -23.56¢/lb |
| 2026-04-21 | 610.27¢/lb | 592.29¢/lb | +17.98¢/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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