Boxed beef prices started the week lower on Monday, with the Choice cutout at $363.91, down $1.66, and Select at $349.75, up $3.36. The Choice/Select spread narrowed to $14.16, compared to $19.18 on Friday. Total loads increased to 173, up from 124.
Among primals, the rib moved slightly lower to $618.72 from $619.17, and chuck declined to $291.34 from $296.07. The round edged up to $320.92 from $320.18, while loin eased to $458.24 from $459.70. The brisket slipped to $306.94, down from $308.47, plate was steady at $227.01 vs $226.75, and flank held nearly unchanged at $200.58 vs $200.65.
