CBOT • ZS • ZSK26

Soybeans Futures (CBOT ZS)

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 1,194.25
Previous close iThe contract's official close/settlement from the prior trading day. This is the baseline used to calculate today's change. USX 1,177.00
Change iHow much the Last price is up or down compared to Previous close. +17.25
Change % iThe Change shown as a percentage of the Previous close. +1.47%
Volume iHow many contracts traded today for this month. Resets each trading session. 151
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). 497
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 08 20:15

Price History

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

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

News Stories

Latest news articles related to Soybeans from sources across the web.

Farms.comFarms.com•May 09 $5 Corn, $12 Soybeans, $7 Wheat & $750 Canola! Is the Top In/Party Over?
Farm ProgressFarm Progress•May 08 How to protect your soybeans from redbanded stinkbug
AgWebAgWeb•May 09 Soybeans Strong Heading Into China Summit
BarchartBarchart•May 08 Soybeans Recover Higher on Friday
Successful FarmingSuccessful Farming•May 08 Soybeans Close Up Nearly 16¢ | Friday, May 8, 2026
BarchartBarchart•May 08 Soybeans Showing a Modest Bounce to Start Friday
BarchartBarchart•May 08 Soybeans Back to Higher Trade on Friday
Farm ProgressFarm Progress•May 07 Soybeans that can talk? Tech alerts farmers of potential disease

Futures chain

Explore all available contracts for Soybeans futures.

ZSK26 May 2026 USX 1,194.25 +1.47%
ZSN26 July 2026 USX 1,208.00 +1.32%
ZSQ26 August 2026 USX 1,202.75 +1.35%
ZSU26 September 2026 USX 1,184.75 +1.52%
ZSX26 November 2026 USX 1,189.50 +1.36%
ZSF27 January 2027 USX 1,201.50 +1.35%
ZSH27 March 2027 USX 1,197.25 +1.18%
ZSK27 May 2027 USX 1,198.75 +1.08%
ZSN27 July 2027 USX 1,204.50 +1.03%
ZSQ27 August 2027 USX 1,188.50 +0.93%
ZSU27 September 2027 USX 1,154.75 +0.96%
ZSX27 November 2027 USX 1,147.00 +1.01%
ZSF28 January 2028 USX 1,157.25 +0.98%
ZSH28 March 2028 USX 1,158.00 +0.94%
ZSK28 May 2028 USX 1,162.25 +0.91%
ZSN28 July 2028 USX 1,167.25 +0.91%
ZSQ28 August 2028 USX 1,160.00 +0.91%
ZSU28 September 2028 USX 1,134.75 +0.91%
ZSX28 November 2028 USX 1,127.75 +0.94%
ZSN29 July 2029 USX 1,147.00 +0.92%

Futures Contract

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

Commodity

Soybeans

Month

May 2026

Category

Grain & Oilseeds

Exchange & Symbol

CBOT • ZSK26

Volume

151

Open Interest

497

Previous close

USX 1,177.00

Day range

USX 1,180.25 — USX 1,194.50

Expiration

May 14, 2026

Price Performance

30-day range for the front month contract.

Current

USX 1,194.25

30-Day Avg

USX 1,154.64

30-Day Low

USX 1,094.75

30-Day High

USX 1,226.25

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 • Nov

New‑Crop Reference

Nov

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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