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Monday, October 19, 2026

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Beef was bid across the board, 26 quotes higher against 10 lower. Choice chuck clod arm roast pushed past the top of its three week range. Pork tenderloin opened the week up after a lower week. The Choice/Select spread narrowed $7.59 to $11.67/cwt. Ss smoker trim picnic vacuum-packed has closed higher four days in a row.
Highlights

Cuts in this read: Insides (red) Combo · Tenderloin · Plate, Inside Skirt · Chuck, Clod, Arm Roast

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The Daily Read · Mon, Oct 19, 2026 · USDA Beef & Pork Close