CBOT • ZO • ZON26

Oats Futures (CBOT ZO)

Front month Jul 2026.

Last iThe most recent traded futures price for this contract (the "board" price). Not a local cash bid. Can move quickly during trading hours. 368.75 ¢/bu
Previous close iThe contract's official close/settlement from the prior trading day. This is the baseline used to calculate today's change. 368.25 ¢/bu
Change iHow much the Last price is up or down compared to Previous close. +0.50
Change % iThe Change shown as a percentage of the Previous close. +0.14%
Volume iHow many contracts traded today for this month. Resets each trading session. 41
Open interest iHow many contracts are still open (not offset or delivered). Typically updates once per day (often shows the latest available from the prior session). 3,359
Last update (UTC-5) iThe time we last refreshed the quote, shown in UTC-5 for consistency. If markets are moving fast, numbers may update a few minutes after trades happen. May 27 07:16

Price History

View historical price action for Oats futures contract.

My Local Cash Bids vs Futures

Preview i How this works
  • Enter your town/ZIP (or use your device location) and pick a futures month.
  • We show a few nearby posted cash bids and estimate basis vs the selected futures contract.
  • Basis = Cash ($/t) − Futures ($/t). Negative = under the board, positive = over.
  • Results are grouped by delivery point (we typically show the best bid per location) and limited in this preview.
  • Prices can change quickly. Always call the buyer to confirm. (Market data may be delayed.)

Pick a location to compare nearby Oats cash bids vs a futures month.

Cash bids will appear here with basis calculations compared to the selected futures contract.

Futures chain

Explore all available contracts for Oats futures.

ZON26 July 2026 368.75 ¢/bu +0.14%
ZOU26 September 2026 373.75 ¢/bu -0.99%
ZOZ26 December 2026 372.00 ¢/bu -0.40%
ZOH27 March 2027 377.00 ¢/bu 0.00
ZOK27 May 2027 383.00 ¢/bu 0.00
ZON27 July 2027 374.25 ¢/bu 0.00
ZOU27 September 2027 368.50 ¢/bu 0.00
ZOZ27 December 2027 379.50 ¢/bu 0.00
ZOH28 March 2028 383.00 ¢/bu 0.00
ZOK28 May 2028 389.00 ¢/bu 0.00
ZON28 July 2028 369.00 ¢/bu 0.00
ZOU28 September 2028 373.75 ¢/bu 0.00

Futures Contract

Key details for trading and hedging. Always confirm dates and rules with the exchange.

Commodity

Oats

Month

July 2026

Category

Grain & Oilseeds

Exchange & Symbol

CBOT • ZON26

Volume

41

Open Interest

3,359

Previous close

368.25 ¢/bu

Day range

364.75 ¢/bu — 368.75 ¢/bu

Expiration

July 14, 2026

Price Performance

30-day range for the front month contract.

Current

USX 368.75

30-Day Avg

USX 366.09

30-Day Low

USX 336.75

30-Day High

USX 398.50

Contract Roll Calendar

Avoid delivery risk and expiry surprises. Here are common markets, months, and typical roll windows. For exact FND/LTD dates and tick specs, open the contract specs.

Contract Months

Mar • May • Jul • Sep • Dec

New‑Crop Reference

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FND/LTD (typical)

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Recommended Roll Window

Roll ~5–10 trading days before FND/LTD.

DISCLAIMER: Dates and roll windows are guidelines. Always confirm FND/LTD and holidays on your exchange calendar or with your broker.
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