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Meat Market Update | Sales volume jumps as buyers refill shelves
2016-07-21 16:27:00| Beef
Sales volume jumped compared to the previous holiday shortened week as meat buyers refilled shelves. The Choice-Select spread continues to run well above last year even though finished cattle are grading a higher percent Choice and Prime, which reflects something about the current demand for Choice steaks. By Ed Czerwien, USDA Market News Reporter read more
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Meat Market Update | Beef prices suffer during "Dog Days of Summer"
2016-07-14 16:27:00| Beef
The Choice cutout continues to follow normal declining prices during the "Dog Days" of summer when beef sales suffer. Very hot weather normally slows beef sales down and meat buyers become more cautious; prices have been following the trends set in 2013 and 2015. By Ed Czerwien, USDA Market News Reporter read more
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Meat Market Update | Ground beef and sausage products rule the grill
2016-07-08 00:06:23| Beef
The Weekly Average Choice cutout was $2.83 lower on the heels of the dropping Choice rib and loin prices which is a normal seasonal event as we switch over to the dog days of summer when more hamburgers and sausage products get used for grilling. By Ed Czerwien, USDA Market News Reporter read more
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Meat Market Update | Sales volume sees huge boost from Father's Day weekend
2016-06-23 16:27:00| Beef
Sales volume was very good with 7,073 total loads sold -- the largest volume since October of last year. That big increase in volume indicates that beef movement for last week's big grilling holiday was good. By Ed Czerwien, USDA Market News Reporter read more
Meat Market Update | Volume and prices up
2016-06-16 16:27:00| Beef
We have been in the Father's Day shipping period since retailers were getting product to distribute for this big grilling holiday. We have a good increase in volume along with the increase in prices, which really shows how good the demand has been. Ribeye steaks continue to be a big item for Father's day. By Ed Czerwien, USDA Market News Reporter read more
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