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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

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Ground beef chuck is trading above its three week range. Pork knuckles broke its run lower and closed up. The proteins parted ways on the session, beef and pork moving against each other. Choice ground beef 73% has closed higher four days in a row.
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Cuts in this read: Ground Beef Chuck · Knuckles · Chuck, Short Rib · Chemical Lean, Fresh 50% · Chemical Lean, Fresh 90% · Backribs 2.0#/up 1 Pc Vac

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The Daily Read · Tue, Aug 25, 2026 · USDA Boxed Beef & Pork Close | Meat Read