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Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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Beef flank took out the bottom of its range, led by Choice flank steak. Beef loin is lower a second session. The slide we flagged yesterday is still running.
Highlights

Cuts in this read: Flank Steak · Loin, Bottom Sirloin, Flap · Loin, Short Loin, 0x1 · Trim W/trace Combo · Ground Beef 85% · 42% Trim Combo

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