Top Butt Prices Slide – But Will They Rebound by Year-End?

Early peak gives way to steady decline Choice boneless top butt prices have moved steadily lower since reaching an early peak this spring. During the week ending July 19, the market averaged $533/cwt—down $123/cwt, or nearly 19%, from its late-March high of $657/cwt. The decline is notable not only for its size, but also for its timing.