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Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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Beef loin took out the bottom of its range, led by Choice loin bottom sirloin flap. Beef plate is still lower, extending its run. History leans lower from here: across the last 5 years, the four weeks after this calendar spot averaged a softer beef loin print. The proteins parted ways on the session, beef and pork moving against each other.
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Cuts in this read: Loin, Bottom Sirloin, Flap · Plate, Inside Skirt · 42% Trim Boxed, Frozen · Chuck, Short Rib · Backribs 2.0#/up 1 Piece Vacuum-packed · Ground Beef 85%

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