Beef Pectoral Meat
Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · as of 2026-05-08
499.39¢/lbEXPENSIVE
vs 5yr Seasonal
+31.1%
Week over Week
+0.9%
Year over Year
+14.6%
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | 499.39¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-07 | 504.21¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-06 | 510.36¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-05 | 508.53¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-04 | 509.92¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-01 | 491.60¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-30 | 498.28¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-29 | 511.32¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-28 | 507.55¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-27 | 500.01¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-24 | 493.01¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-23 | 486.40¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-22 | 490.56¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-21 | 490.06¢/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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