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Tuesday, September 8, 2026

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21 cuts are trading 12% or more under the five-year norm for this week, up from 18 two weeks ago. Widening, 3 more than Friday. Pork St Louis spareribs poly frozen pushed past the top of its three week range. Ground beef 81% turned higher after sliding last week. The proteins parted ways on the session, beef and pork moving against each other. Choice chuck roll lxl neck/off has closed higher four days in a row. Tuesday's cattle kill 109,000 head, 10% under a year ago.
Highlights

Cuts in this read: Ground Beef 81% · Picnic Cushion Meat Combo · St Louis Spareribs, Poly, Fzn · Flank, Flank Steak · Chuck, Short Rib · Loin, Sirloin, Tri-tip

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The Daily Read · Tue, Sep 8, 2026 · USDA Beef & Pork Close