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Beef Loin, Top Butt, Bnls, Heavy

Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) ยท as of 2026-05-04
IMPS 184Loin, Top Sirloin Butt, Boneless
607.87ยข/lbEXPENSIVE
vs 5yr Seasonal
+30.3%
Week over Week
-3.8%
Year over Year
-6.2%
Beef Loin, Top Butt, Bnls, Heavy is running 30.3% above the 5-year seasonal norm โ€” historically rich for this calendar position. Down 3.8% week over week, 6.2% below year-ago levels.

Recent prints

DateChoice (ยข/lb)Select (ยข/lb)Ch/Se Spread
2026-05-07โ€”607.57ยข/lbโ€”
2026-05-04607.87ยข/lbโ€”โ€”
2026-04-24632.18ยข/lbโ€”โ€”
2026-04-13โ€”611.56ยข/lbโ€”
Source: USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout โ€” Negotiated Sales. Ch/Se spread = Choice minus Select; wider spread signals stronger premium-grade demand.
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Prices reflect USDA AMS National Daily Boxed Beef Cutout and Boxed Beef Cuts โ€” Negotiated Sales (LM_XB403), weighted-average wholesale FOB plant. Updated every business day after the afternoon report drop.