Four of every ten beef pounds that cleared today were the middles, double the usual share. Choice short plate short rib broke above its three week range. Choice plate outside skirt rose again, the same direction it has moved all week. The proteins parted ways on the session, beef and pork moving against each other. Chemical lean fresh 85% has closed higher four days in a row.
Highlights
BEEF Choice Outside Skirt1192.39¢/lb+178.38¢ (+17.6%) sess+147.47¢ wkin rangeBEEF Choice Plate Short Rib727.03¢/lb+63.66¢ (+9.6%) sess+19.96¢ wkbroke range highBEEF Choice Loin, Bottom Sirloin, Flap751.92¢/lb-57.63¢ (-7.1%) sess-59.52¢ wkbroke range lowBEEF Choice Cap and Wedge Meat445.97¢/lb-33.84¢ (-7.1%) sess-29.43¢ wkbroke range lowPORK Trim W/trace Combo64.03¢/lb-6.22¢ (-8.9%) sess-9.82¢ wkin rangePORK 42% Trim Combo78.65¢/lb+1.32¢ (+1.7%) sess+3.19¢ wkin range
Cuts in this read: Outside Skirt · Plate Short Rib · Loin, Bottom Sirloin, Flap · Cap and Wedge Meat · Trim W/trace Combo · 42% Trim Combo
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