Boxed beef prices surged to fresh 2025 highs on Thursday, marking the strongest level of the year and the highest ever for August, with Choice at $414.41, up $2.57 from Wednesday, while Select slipped to $385.84, down $1.87. The Choice/Select spread widened to $28.57 compared to $24.13 the prior day. Primal values also strengthened, with the Rib at $638.32, the Chuck at $371.37, and the Round at $370.68—all hitting new record highs for 2025. The Loin firmed slightly to $495.83, while the Brisket eased to $340.20, the Plate dipped to $264.92, and the Flank edged lower to $234.27. Overall, boxed beef has gained $53.09 in August, underscoring the strength of the late-summer rally.
