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The daily read

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Choice chuck short rib broke above its three week range. It has averaged a lower price four weeks after this week of the year, over the last 4 years. That is history, not a forecast. 23-27# trmd selected ham has closed lower six days in a row.
Unusually cheap or expensive
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