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Commodities Snapshot Report
For the week of August 4, 2025
Quickly review the latest weekly snapshot on all major commodities!
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Last week’s holiday may delay this week’s updates.
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Grains
Grain prices were down again. The rising dollar and falling soybean prices dragged the market lower—even soybean oil dipped despite improved biofuel demand.
Outlook: SBO demand for biofuels is recovering, but not enough to offset broader market weakness. Expect continued pressure unless grain exports surge or weather events shake things up.
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Beef
Cattle prices nudged up, but the beef cutout fell again—down over $30/cwt in a month. Ribs and tenderloins held firm, while most loin cuts and grinds softened. Trim prices dropped, especially the 50% lean variety.
Outlook: Most beef cuts have likely hit their seasonal highs. Rib and end cuts may firm up slightly, but don’t expect a major rebound across the board.
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Dairy
Chicken prices inched up last week, with boneless breasts finally rising after 8 straight weeks of declines. Wings climbed again and are now up 25% month-over-month. Thigh meat saw mixed movement, while turkey was all over the place—boneless up, whole birds down. Egg prices also ticked up.
Outlook: The typical summer slowdown in chicken pricing is cooling off. But with tariffs looming, exports might dip. Expect flat to lower prices until fall promotions start rolling.
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Poultry
Chicken production is up 3.6% year-over-year, and most wholesale chicken prices dropped last week—except for wings, which increased for the eighth week in a row. Breast prices are down 22% month-over-month but still higher than last year. Bone-in and boneless thigh prices dipped slightly. On the turkey side, prices surged, with boneless turkey breasts up 5% and whole birds up 10%.
Outlook: Expect chicken prices to continue a seasonal decline in the short term, especially for white meat. However, demand should remain stable thanks to chicken’s value compared to other proteins. Watch for promotions this fall that may reverse the trend.
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Pork
Pork prices slipped last week, with a 5% drop in the cutout. Loins, ribs, and bellies were mostly down, while tenderloins and hams bucked the trend with modest gains. Trims held steady or ticked down slightly.
Outlook: Lean hog prices are expected to fall in line with futures. Overall pork values will likely stay mixed to lower, especially with tariff uncertainty in the mix.
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Seafood
Fresh Atlantic salmon continues its downward correction, now sitting 4.3% below the five-year average. Prices have dropped sharply since March but are finally stabilizing.
Outlook: The steep decline is likely behind us. Prices will keep sliding through fall, but at a slower pace. Still a good time to lean into salmon if it fits your menu.
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August 4, 2025 – The USDA Cattle on Feed report revealed that placements were 8 percent lower than the previous year, which was below industry expectations. This has resulted in the July 1 cattle-on-feed inventory being down 2 percent y/y. The boxed-beef cutout has recently experienced a seasonal decline, and packer margins are currently well below breakeven. …
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