Beef Plate, Inside Skirt
Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · as of 2026-05-08
821.60¢/lbEXPENSIVE
vs 5yr Seasonal
+20.1%
Week over Week
-2.5%
Year over Year
+6.4%
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | 821.60¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-07 | 831.07¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-06 | 818.06¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-05 | 836.74¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-04 | 853.78¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-01 | 830.53¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-30 | 857.60¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-29 | 855.53¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-28 | 857.06¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-27 | 867.37¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-24 | 866.22¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-23 | 843.23¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-22 | 856.81¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-21 | 836.82¢/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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