Boxed beef declined for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, with the Choice cutout falling $1.63 to $365.92 and Select slipping $0.32 to $362.58, narrowing the spread to $3.34 on 102 loads.

Compared to Tuesday, the rib strengthened from $486.84 to $491.02, while the round edged higher to $333.61. Chuck values declined from $329.99 to $325.79, and the loin eased from $475.90 to $471.92. Brisket was slightly lower at $295.97, while the plate softened to $256.20 and the flank declined to $173.58.