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Monday, August 10, 2026

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Beef printed 21 cuts higher, 16 lower, on light volume. Trading down to Select saves more today: the Choice/Select spread widened $8.59 to $20.58/cwt. Choice top inside denuded is trading below its three week range. Pork backribs 2.0 lb and up 1 piece vacuum packed broke its run lower and closed up. Beef tenderloin has closed higher seven days in a row.
Highlights

Cuts in this read: Round, Top Inside, Denuded · Backribs 2.0#/up 1 Pc Vac · Picnic Cushion Meat Combo · Chemical Lean, Fresh 50% · Chemical Lean, Fresh 90% · Chuck, Semi-bnls, Neck/off

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The Daily Read · Mon, Aug 10, 2026 · USDA Boxed Beef & Pork Close | Meat Read