Beef Plate, Outside Skirt
Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · as of 2026-05-08
1297.56¢/lbEXPENSIVE
vs 5yr Seasonal
+35.1%
Week over Week
+1.9%
Year over Year
+22.8%
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | 1297.56¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-07 | 1283.31¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-06 | 1302.47¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-05 | 1255.86¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-04 | 1296.37¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-01 | 1246.26¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-30 | 1312.28¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-29 | 1263.91¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-28 | 1199.82¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-27 | 1295.40¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-24 | 1258.42¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-23 | 1265.51¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-22 | 1271.36¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-21 | 1248.35¢/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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