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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Pork 23-27 ham boxed, pork backribs 2.0 lb and up 1 piece vacuum-packed frozen and Fresh 85CL Trimmings are trading below their three week ranges. The whole ham has lost 24% in three weeks, and the cuts from it are following. Choice outside skirt did not turn. It closed lower again. Choice cap and wedge meat has closed lower four days in a row.
Highlights

Cuts in this read: 23-27# Ham, Boxed · Backribs 2.0#/up 1 Piece Vacuum-packed, Frozen · 85CL Lean Trimmings, Fresh · Outside Skirt · Flank Steak · Boneless Ribeye, Heavy

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