Beef Rib, Ribeye, Lip-on, Bn-in
Wholesale price (USDA AMS daily, Choice grade) · as of 2026-05-08
998.91¢/lbNORMAL
vs 5yr Seasonal
+5.9%
Week over Week
+1.9%
Year over Year
-15.5%
Recent prints
| Date | Choice (¢/lb) | Select (¢/lb) | Ch/Se Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | 998.91¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-07 | 992.80¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-06 | 996.14¢/lb | 980.90¢/lb | +15.24¢/lb |
| 2026-05-05 | 991.53¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-05-04 | 1005.07¢/lb | 1010.63¢/lb | -5.56¢/lb |
| 2026-05-01 | 991.49¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-30 | 973.06¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-29 | 981.11¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-28 | 974.64¢/lb | 1004.68¢/lb | -30.04¢/lb |
| 2026-04-27 | 972.74¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-24 | 955.33¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-23 | 964.63¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-22 | 968.05¢/lb | — | — |
| 2026-04-21 | 969.82¢/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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