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Friday, July 17, 2026

Today's read
Beef chuck took out the bottom of its range, led by Choice chuck short rib. Beef loin is still higher, extending its run. History leans lower from here: across the last 4 years, the four weeks after this calendar spot averaged a softer beef chuck print. The proteins parted ways on the session, beef and pork moving against each other.
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Meat market read, Friday, July 17, 2026 | Meat Read