Boxed beef prices began November on a firmer note, with both Choice and Select cutouts posting gains after two consecutive down days. On Monday, Choice boxed beef rose $1.12 to $379.25, while Select increased $1.28 to $359.93, narrowing the spread slightly to $19.32, compared to $19.48 on Friday. Movement slowed, with 77 loads reported, down from 115 to close out October.
Among the primals, most categories saw modest strength. The round rose to $327.78, up from $324.30, and the loin improved to $484.05, compared to $482.87 Friday. Briskets also ticked higher to $317.78 from $314.14. The rib held steady at $633.66, virtually unchanged from Friday’s $633.42, while chuck remained flat at $309.00. Slight declines were noted in the plate and flank, with plate easing to $241.55 and flank slipping to $195.19.
