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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 · 50CL Lean Trimmings, Fresh · 90CL Lean Trimmings, Fresh · Backribs 2.0#/up 1 Piece Vacuum-packed

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