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Commodities Snapshot Report
For the week of October 13, 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
The grains market stayed quiet amid limited government data. Soybeans saw a brief lift on trade optimism but settled lower as attention shifted to the upcoming U.S.–China meeting.
Outlook: Without fresh export momentum, November soybeans could slip back below $10. Overall, grain markets may remain range-bound until clearer trade and harvest data emerges.
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Beef
Cattle and beef markets edged higher last week, with live cattle up 2% and choice cuts up 1%. Premium cuts like boneless ribeyes rose to $14.91/lb, while chuck rolls and shoulder clods eased slightly. Ground beef 81% dropped $0.31 to $3.20/lb, though lean trim held firm.
Outlook: The recent slowdown in price declines suggests the market may have reached a near-term floor. Expect demand for high-end cuts like tenderloins and ribs to strengthen as holiday buying ramps up through year-end.
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Dairy
Dairy prices softened across the board. Butter dropped $0.15 to $1.60/lb as churns prioritized retail packaging for the holidays, while cheese blocks fell slightly to $1.76/lb. Milk production improved, and export demand remains strong.
Outlook: Cheese makers are ramping up for seasonal orders, which could bring short-term price firmness. Butter prices may remain pressured as production stays strong heading into the holiday season.
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Poultry
Chicken markets continued their sharp decline last week as production ramped up and demand softened. Boneless/skinless breasts dropped another $0.07 to $1.19/lb, now down 35% month-over-month, while tenderloins slid $0.18 to $1.58/lb. Wings fell $0.12 to $1.17/lb—nearly 50% lower than last year. Turkey prices remain elevated, with boneless breasts up 263% year-to-date, and eggs trended lower by 10% week-over-week.
Outlook: With harvest levels staying high and retail promotions limited, chicken prices may continue to fall through October. Turkey remains the high-priced exception as holiday demand builds, but no new bird flu reports this week signal a more stable outlook ahead.
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Pork
Pork prices tumbled 5% overall, led by double-digit drops in bellies and butts. Boneless pork loins slid to $1.33/lb, while derind bellies fell $0.20 to $1.61/lb—down $0.41 in just two weeks. Hams were the only bright spot, up 2% week-over-week.
Outlook: Consistent harvests and softer domestic demand continue to pressure prices. Strong export interest may help stabilize the market, but operators can expect continued volatility through late October.
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Seafood
Atlantic salmon prices fell another 5.1% month-over-month to $4.95/lb—the lowest since 2020. Import volumes have stayed elevated for five months, keeping downward pressure steady.
Outlook: Prices are expected to level off soon before gradually ticking higher from November through early 2026. However, don’t expect a return to early 2025 highs anytime soon.
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Weekly Produce Reports
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Weekly Commodity Reports
Detailed Commodity Reports and video Hot Takes from ArrowStream, for those in need of more in-depth reporting.
CommodityONE Market Report
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October 13, 2025 – Last week, protein commodity markets showed mixed trends: pork, chicken, and fluid milk prices declined, while some beef products posted gains. In the beef sector, futures prices inched up, with forecasts signaling potential increases in cattle prices. Boxed-beef cutout values rose …
CommodityONE Hot Takes
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