Boxed beef prices declined for the second consecutive day on Wednesday. The Choice cutout fell $0.91 to $363.81, while the Select cutout rose $2.34 to $353.12, narrowing the spread to $10.69. A total of 140 loads were reported.

Compared to Tuesday, primal values were mostly lower: Rib decreased from $626.82 to $626.07, Chuck from $293.18 to $291.45, Loin from $476.11 to $474.93, Plate from $248.04 to $245.71, and Flank from $180.69 to $176.13. Round increased slightly from $293.42 to $294.49, and Brisket edged up from $324.18 to $324.59.