Demand and live cattle prices continue to drive the short term market. Retail features have helped the end cuts. The Rib, strip, and tenderloin traded with firm undertones. There are some buys on top sirloins and shortloins. Some of the best pricing in years are available.
Cattle are off feed at lighter weights.
More calf-fed cattle are marketed this time of year. The result is that lighter cuts are available, but less cattle are grading Choice. This means that Select cuts are readily available at good values. Overall pricing going sideways on all other cuts. Value still found on racks and loins.