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Soybean Meal Oct '26 (ZMV26)

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Soybean Meal Futures Market News and Commentary

Soybeans Face Tuesday Weakness

Soybeans posted fractional losses in some deferred contracts, with the front months down as much as 10 1/2 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 10 1/4 cents at $11.22 1/4. Soymeal futures saw $1 to $3.60 losses on the day, with Soy Oil futures 35 to 47 points higher.

Tuesday morning’s Export Inspections report showed soybean shipments of 571,620 MT (21 mbu) in the week of 5/21. That was more than double the same week last year and slightly above the previous week. China was the largest destination of 137,310 M, with 110,059 MT shipped to Egypt and 75,442 MT to Mexico. The marketing year total is now 35.135 MMT (1.29 bbu) of soybeans shipped since September 1, which is 20.8% below the same period last year.

The weekly Crop Progress report from NASS showed the US soybean crop at 79% planted by May 24, still well above the 68% average pace for this time of year. Emergence was at 49% vs. 40% on average. Condition ratings will start being reported ne... Read more

Contract Specifications

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Contract
Soybean Meal
Contract Size
100 tons (2,000 pounds per ton)
Tick Size
10 cents per ton ($10.00 per contract)
Trading Hours
7:00p.m. - 7:45a.m. and 8:30a.m. - 1:20p.m. (Settles 1:15p.m.) (Sun-Fri) CST
Exchange
CBOT
Point Value
$100
Margin/Maintenance
$1,705/1,550
First Notice Date
09/30/26 (126 days)
Expiration Date
10/14/26 (140 days)

Seasonal Chart

Soybean Meal Oct '26
Average Price Chart for 5 Prior Oct Contracts

Commitment of Traders Positions as of May 19, 2026

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Commercials - Long / Short
245,006 (+7,483)
428,768 (+29,285)
Non-Commercials - Long / Short
208,033 (+9,903)
48,292 (-1,185)
Producers - Long / Short
111,025 (+1,629)
403,034 (+26,070)
Swap Dealers - Long / Short
128,913 (+6,535)
20,666 (+3,896)
Managed Money - Long / Short
156,388 (+6,257)
26,777 (-7,191)
Other Reportables - Long / Short
51,645 (+3,646)
21,515 (+6,006)
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Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
307.8 +2.63%
on 05/08/26
325.4 -2.92%
on 05/18/26
+4.9 (+1.58%)
since 04/27/26
3-Month
303.6 +4.05%
on 04/07/26
325.4 -2.92%
on 05/18/26
-0.6 (-0.19%)
since 02/27/26
52-Week
297.3 +6.26%
on 10/15/25
339.3 -6.90%
on 11/17/25
-2.3 (-0.72%)
since 05/27/25

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Outlook for U.S. soybean meal is favorable

I am Stephen Davis, senior market strategist at Walsh Trading, Inc., Chicago, Illinois. You can reach me at 312-878-2391. Often when markets climb above the 200-day moving average, as seen below on this...

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Corn futures were under pressure across the board on Tuesday with contracts down 1 ¼ to 5 ¾ cents at the close. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was down 5 3/4 cents to $4.18 3/4. Losses...

ZCZ26 : 480-6 (-0.26%)
ZCU26 : 462-6 (-0.32%)
ZCN26 : 455-6 (-0.38%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.4295 (-0.28%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1609 (-0.41%)
Soybeans Face Tuesday Weakness

Soybeans posted fractional losses in some deferred contracts, with the front months down as much as 10 1/2 cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 10 1/4 cents at $11.22 1/4. Soymeal...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.2388 (-0.03%)
ZLN26 : 74.40 (+0.05%)
ZMN26 : 329.8 (+0.37%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.1360 (-0.57%)
ZSX26 : 1180-2 (unch)
ZSN26 : 1185-4 (-0.04%)
ZSQ26 : 1185-0 (unch)
Wheat Closes with Mixed Action on Tuesday

The wheat complex posted mixed trade on Wednesday, with the winter wheats facing some weakness. Chicago SRW futures saw losses of 4 to 11 cents in most contracts at the close. KC HRW futures closed mixed,...

KEU26 : 681-2 (-0.98%)
KEN26 : 669-0 (-1.07%)
MWN26 : 6.8850 (-0.47%)
ZWN26 : 626-4 (-1.42%)
ZWU26 : 640-0 (-1.27%)
Shootin' the Bull about who gets to put on the pounds

While the on feed numbers grew, some thought that meant fewer cattle. That is not the case, it is that there will be fewer animals for someone else to put the pounds on over the summer.

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Crop Progress

Crop Progress - 2026-05-26

MWN26 : 6.8850 (-0.47%)
ZSN26 : 1185-4 (-0.04%)
XBQ26 : 223.00 (-0.11%)
XEU26 : 68.90 (-0.06%)
SWQ26 : 431.00 (-1.35%)
ZSBAUS.CM : -0.6173 (+3.61%)
ZON26 : 367-4 (-0.20%)
ZRN26 : 12.975 (-0.19%)
MLU26 : 212.25 (-0.93%)
Y2N26 : 2,662s (unch)
ZCN26 : 455-6 (-0.38%)
ZCDAUS-BIW.CM : 15,671,136 (unch)
Corn Falling at Tuesday’s Midday

Corn futures are facing Tuesday pressure at midday, with contracts down 3 to 5 ¼ cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is down 5 ¼ cents to $4.18 1/4. Export Inspections data showed...

ZCZ26 : 480-6 (-0.26%)
ZCU26 : 462-6 (-0.32%)
ZCN26 : 455-6 (-0.38%)
ZCPZ26US.CM : 4.4295 (-0.28%)
ZCPAUS.CM : 4.1609 (-0.41%)
Wheat Trading Mixed on Tuesday

The wheat complex is showing mixed trade on Tuesday, with the winter wheat contracts fading lower. Chicago SRW futures are trading with 8 to 9 cent losses at midday. KC HRW futures are down 3 to 4 ¼ cents....

KEU26 : 681-2 (-0.98%)
KEN26 : 669-0 (-1.07%)
MWN26 : 6.8850 (-0.47%)
ZWN26 : 626-4 (-1.42%)
ZWU26 : 640-0 (-1.27%)
Soybeans Posting Tuesday Losses

Soybeans are trading with Tuesday losses of 6 to 9 cents so far at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 8 1/2 cents at $11.24 3/4. Soymeal futures are showing $1.80 to $2.50 losses,...

ZSPAUS.CM : 11.2388 (-0.03%)
ZLN26 : 74.40 (+0.05%)
ZMN26 : 329.8 (+0.37%)
ZSPX26US.CM : 11.1360 (-0.57%)
ZSX26 : 1180-2 (unch)
ZSN26 : 1185-4 (-0.04%)
ZSQ26 : 1185-0 (unch)

Barchart Trading Guide

The Barchart Trading Guide is a Buy Signal with a Strong Signal Strength.

Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 321.8
2nd Resistance Point 320.3
1st Resistance Point 317.9
Last Price 315.9
1st Support Level 314.0
2nd Support Level 312.5
3rd Support Level 310.1

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52-Week High 339.3
Fibonacci 61.8% 323.3
Fibonacci 50% 318.3
Last Price 315.9
Fibonacci 38.2% 313.3
52-Week Low 297.3

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