The daily read

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Pork sold off across the board, 36 quotes lower against 14 higher. Pork outsides (red) combo, Choice short plate short rib and pork 72% trim boxed frozen are trading below their three week ranges. The whole ham has lost 23% in three weeks, and the cuts from it are following. The Choice/Select spread widened $5.49 to $17.25/cwt.
Highlights

Cuts in this read: Outsides (red) Combo · Plate Short Rib · 85CL Lean Trimmings, Fresh · Boneless Ribeye, Heavy · Round, Eye of Round · 72% Trim Boxed, Frozen

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The Daily Read · Wed, Oct 21, 2026 · USDA Beef & Pork Close