Choice Beef Drops 67 Cents on Last Day of July- Off $4.77 From a Week Ago and Down $35.17 From Its June 27th High

Boxed beef prices were mostly steady to slightly lower on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The Choice cutout closed at $361.32, down $0.67 from the previous day, while Select moved up $0.46 to $341.37, narrowing the spread to $19.95. Total loads reported were 109, down from 168 the day before. The rib primal continued to climb, finishing at $529.35, while the loin dropped to $468.69, down nearly $10 from the prior day. Other primals like round and chuck remained stable, while brisket, plate, and flank showed minor price shifts. Overall, the Choice cutout is now down $35.17 from its June 27 high.