Boxed beef prices were higher on Monday with Choice at 381.52, up 2.68 from Friday, and Select at 359.61, up 4.52. The Choice-Select spread narrowed to 21.91. Loads totaled 85. Choice is up $20.20 since July 31 and has increased in 6 of the last 7 sessions.
In the primals, Rib moved from 557.30 on Friday to 551.53, Chuck rose from 319.33 to 327.02, and Round increased from 332.38 to 337.19, setting a new high for 2025. Loin edged higher from 484.64 to 486.84, Brisket slipped from 326.69 to 330.46, Plate declined from 275.29 to 267.88, and Flank eased from 232.48 to 228.20.
