Best values found there. We should see demand continue for retail cuts, chucks and legs slices, through Passover and Easter. Premium products, e.g. USDA Prime middle meats and Top Choice middle meats, are particularly influenced, because the grade-out for these cuts are lower. Light middle meats are somewhat more prevalent. Specifically top rounds and loins.
Live market is steady.
We are finding lackluster demand for these restaurant cuts but expect with the improvement in the weather, that these cuts should start to move. Once again however, pricing is well below last year. The live Hog market has advanced significantly compared to year ago position. This will support beef demand, particularly at retail levels. Pricing is going sideways.