CBOT • ZM • ZMK26

Soybean Meal Futures (CBOT ZM)

Front month May 2026. Live price, spreads, seasonality, and nearby cash bids.

Last iThe most recent traded futures price for this contract (the "board" price). Not a local cash bid. Can move quickly during trading hours. USX 320.80
Previous close iThe contract's official close/settlement from the prior trading day. This is the baseline used to calculate today's change. USX 319.80
Change iHow much the Last price is up or down compared to Previous close. +1.00
Change % iThe Change shown as a percentage of the Previous close. +0.31%
Volume iHow many contracts traded today for this month. Resets each trading session. 3
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). 1,103
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 07 02:11

Price History

View historical price action for Soybean Meal 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 Soybean Meal cash bids vs a futures month.

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

News Stories

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BarchartBarchart•May 05 Soybeans Fall Back on Tuesday
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Futures chain

Explore all available contracts for Soybean Meal futures.

ZMK26 May 2026 USX 320.80 +0.31%
ZMN26 July 2026 USX 316.50 -0.25%
ZMQ26 August 2026 USX 313.10 -0.25%
ZMU26 September 2026 USX 311.00 -0.19%
ZMV26 October 2026 USX 308.90 -0.23%
ZMZ26 December 2026 USX 312.60 -0.26%
ZMF27 January 2027 USX 313.40 -0.32%
ZMH27 March 2027 USX 312.70 -0.35%
ZMK27 May 2027 USX 312.70 -0.38%
ZMN27 July 2027 USX 315.20 -0.38%
ZMQ27 August 2027 USX 315.60 0.00
ZMU27 September 2027 USX 313.70 0.00
ZMV27 October 2027 USX 310.80 0.00
ZMZ27 December 2027 USX 312.90 0.00
ZMF28 January 2028 USX 313.30 0.00
ZMH28 March 2028 USX 313.30 0.00
ZMK28 May 2028 USX 314.00 0.00
ZMN28 July 2028 USX 316.00 0.00
ZMQ28 August 2028 USX 316.40 0.00
ZMU28 September 2028 USX 316.00 0.00

Futures Contract

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

Commodity

Soybean Meal

Month

May 2026

Category

Grain & Oilseeds

Exchange & Symbol

CBOT • ZMK26

Volume

3

Open Interest

1,103

Previous close

USX 319.80

Day range

USX 320.80 — USX 321.90

Expiration

May 14, 2026

Price Performance

30-day range for the front month contract.

Current

USX 320.80

30-Day Avg

USX 316.27

30-Day Low

USX 303.60

30-Day High

USX 339.60

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

Jan • Mar • May • Jul • Aug • Sep • Oct • Dec

New‑Crop Reference

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FND/LTD (typical)

Month‑prior FND; LTD mid‑month.

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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