The daily read

Thursday, October 15, 2026

27 cuts are trading 12% or more under the five-year norm for this week, up from 21 two weeks ago. Little changed on the session. Pork 72% trim combo and Choice strip loin 1x1 are trading below their three week ranges. Choice eye of round broke its run higher and closed down. The Choice/Select spread widened $3.33 to $21.36/cwt. Boneless center-cut strap-on frozen has closed lower five days in a row.
Highlights

Cuts in this read: 72% Trim Combo · Strip Loin 1x1 · Round, Eye of Round · St Louis Spareribs, Poly · Chuck, Clod Tender · Loin, Bottom Sirloin, Flap

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The Daily Read · Thu, Oct 15, 2026 · USDA Beef & Pork Close