CBOT • ZS • ZSQ26

Soybeans Futures (CBOT ZS)

Front month Aug 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. 1,177.25 ¢/bu
Previous close iThe contract's official close/settlement from the prior trading day. This is the baseline used to calculate today's change. 1,178.00 ¢/bu
Change iHow much the Last price is up or down compared to Previous close. -0.75
Change % iThe Change shown as a percentage of the Previous close. -0.06%
Volume iHow many contracts traded today for this month. Resets each trading session. 18,020
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). 12,901
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. July 30 20:17

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.

Manitoba Co-operatorManitoba Co-operator•Jul 30 CBOT review: Soybeans and corn down, wheat up
WFINWFIN•Jul 30 Understanding and managing the water molds in soybeans
Brownfield Ag NewsBrownfield Ag News•Jul 30 MO farmer: heat stress puts corn, soybeans at tipping point
BarchartBarchart•Jul 30 Soybeans Holding onto a Thursday Bounce at Midday
Farm ProgressFarm Progress•Jul 30 Limit waterhemp seed in soybeans with weeding by hand
Brownfield Ag NewsBrownfield Ag News•Jul 29 Weather forecast pulls soybeans lower
BarchartBarchart•Jul 30 Soybeans Holding Steady on Thursday AM Trade
AgWebAgWeb•Jul 29 Soybeans Sink on Weather, Pulling Down Corn and Wheat: Cattle Continue to Recover

Futures chain

Explore all available contracts for Soybeans futures.

ZSQ26 August 2026 1,177.25 ¢/bu -0.06%
ZSU26 September 2026 1,172.25 ¢/bu -0.32%
ZSX26 November 2026 1,188.75 ¢/bu -0.34%
ZSF27 January 2027 1,203.50 ¢/bu -0.33%
ZSH27 March 2027 1,208.25 ¢/bu -0.27%
ZSK27 May 2027 1,214.50 ¢/bu -0.25%
ZSN27 July 2027 1,218.75 ¢/bu -0.23%
ZSQ27 August 2027 1,203.00 ¢/bu -0.19%
ZSU27 September 2027 1,166.75 ¢/bu -0.11%
ZSX27 November 2027 1,158.75 ¢/bu +0.04%
ZSF28 January 2028 1,169.00 ¢/bu +0.02%
ZSH28 March 2028 1,167.75 ¢/bu 0.00
ZSK28 May 2028 1,170.50 ¢/bu 0.00
ZSN28 July 2028 1,175.50 ¢/bu -0.02%
ZSQ28 August 2028 1,168.00 ¢/bu -0.02%
ZSU28 September 2028 1,147.00 ¢/bu -0.04%
ZSX28 November 2028 1,144.00 ¢/bu -0.09%
ZSN29 July 2029 1,163.25 ¢/bu -0.09%
ZSX29 November 2029 1,125.25 ¢/bu -0.09%

Futures Contract

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

Commodity

Soybeans

Month

August 2026

Category

Grain & Oilseeds

Exchange & Symbol

CBOT • ZSQ26

Volume

18,020

Open Interest

12,901

Previous close

1,178.00 ¢/bu

Day range

1,169.00 ¢/bu — 1,184.75 ¢/bu

Expiration

August 14, 2026

Price Performance

30-day range for the front month contract.

Current

USX 1,177.25

30-Day Avg

USX 1,184.78

30-Day Low

USX 1,106.75

30-Day High

USX 1,272.75

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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