ANALYSIS: US Elevated Beef Prices Shift Momentum as 2026 Choice Cutout Falls Below 2025
The 2026 Expana Choice cutout fell below its prior-year counterpart for the first time on June 24, ending a premium that had been in place since the start of the year. Elevated wholesale beef prices and a cautious buying environment has limited purchasing interest in 2026 and has many buyers purchasing in a less aggressive manner than what they typically would have the same time in 2025 despite what is typically the peak of the summer grilling...
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