Soybeans Face Tuesday Weakness

May 26, 2026 at 18:32 PM EDT

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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.

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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 next week.

Jul 26 Soybeans closed at $11.86, down 10 1/2 cents,

Nearby Cash was $11.22 1/4, down 10 1/4 cents,

Aug 26 Soybeans closed at $11.85, down 10 cents,

Nov 26 Soybeans closed at $11.80 1/4, down 7 1/2 cents,

New Crop Cash was $11.18 3/4, down 7 3/4 cents,

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