Apr 03
February exports of U.S. pork were slightly higher year-over-year, according to data released by USDA and compiled by the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). While beef exports trended lower, due in large part to continued lack of access to China, shipments of beef variety meat posted another strong increase. February was a robust month for …
Feb 24
Boxed beef surged higher Tuesday, with the Choice cutout jumping $8.21 to $377.43, marking the largest single-day gain so far this year. Choice has now posted gains for four consecutive sessions, climbing a total of $13.63 over that stretch. Select added $1.70 to $366.01, widening the Choice/Select spread to $11.42 on movement of 102 loads. …
Feb 20
Boxed beef closed higher Friday, with the Choice cutout rising $1.53 to $366.70 and Select gaining $0.95 to $360.74, widening the spread to $5.96 on 106 loads. The composite cutout is up $2.23 from last Friday. Compared to Thursday, primals were mostly higher. Rib advanced to $502.67 from $495.19, Round improved to $334.45 from …
Feb 17
Boxed beef prices moved lower Tuesday. Choice cutout closed at $364.76, down $3.01 from Monday, while Select finished at $360.22, down $1.01. The Choice/Select spread narrowed to $4.54 from $6.54 the previous day, with 119 loads traded compared to 50 on Monday. Primal values were mostly lower compared to Monday. Rib dropped to $499.70 …
Feb 14
Choice Boxed Beef was down 37 cents on Friday at $364.47, and now $4.86 below last Friday. Select closed at $363.42, up $0.39 on the day, narrowing the spread to $1.05. Movement totaled 60 loads, down from 101 loads Thursday. Compared to the prior day, rib primals strengthened to $491.25 from $489.62, loins improved to …
Feb 12
Boxed beef declined for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, with the Choice cutout falling $1.63 to $365.92 and Select slipping $0.32 to $362.58, narrowing the spread to $3.34 on 102 loads. Compared to Tuesday, the rib strengthened from $486.84 to $491.02, while the round edged higher to $333.61. Chuck values declined from $329.99 to …
Feb 06
Boxed beef values moved higher on Friday, with Choice closing at $369.33, up $2.08 from Thursday, and Select ending at $364.53, up $4.16 on the day. Compared with last Friday, boxed beef values were $3.77 higher. The Choice/Select spread narrowed to $4.80, down from $6.88 on Thursday, while load count declined to 60 from 115. …
Feb 05
Boxed beef values were lower for the second straight day on Thursday. Choice closed at $367.25, down $0.77 from Wednesday, while Select finished at $360.37, down $1.72 day over day. The Choice/Select spread widened to $6.88, compared with $5.93 on Wednesday, and load count increased to 115 from 101. On the primal side, ribs rose …
Jan 21
Boxed beef prices extended their winning streak to eight consecutive sessions on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, with Choice up $1.35/cwt to $366.11 and Select up $2.61/cwt to $362.45. Over the eight-session run, the Choice cutout has climbed a total of $10.48/cwt. The Choice/Select spread narrowed to $3.66 with 138 loads reported. Compared to Tuesday, …
Jan 20
Boxed beef continued its upward trajectory on Tuesday, marking its seventh consecutive day of gains and adding a total of $9.13 over that period. The Choice cutout rose $0.43 to $364.76, while Select slipped $0.49 to $359.84, widening the spread to $4.92. Movement was moderate, with 118 loads reported. Compared to Monday, primal values were …
