Where as, the Round, particularly the Outside and Eye are strong. Still experiencing rising prices from the Holidays. Expect firming of all pricing, in all cuts, due to shorter supplies of livestock to the processors. Stronger pricing is ahead, going into the Spring season as bookings and business picks up. Lamb Lamb cuts across the board have bottomed out.
Current pricing is anticipated to be the lowest of the year.
The first cuts to firm up will be the shoulder cuts for St Patrick's Day Muligan Stew. If you wait to purchase Easter Lamb, you will pay approximately .50 to .75 per pound more . Demand has softened somewhat but supplies are positioned well enough to check the market. The Chuck and Round has lost some of the premium seen in the last four weeks. Inside Rounds are adeequate, Peeled Knuckles are showing some discount.