Soybeans held higher into the Friday close, as contracts were steady to 2 ¼ cents in the green. July was up 19 ½ cents on the week, with November 17 cents higher. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 2 cents at $11.33 1/2. Soymeal futures were firm to $3.50 higher on the day, with July slipping $2.40 on the week. Soy Oil futures were 8 to 37 points in the green, as July was up 10 points since last Friday. The CBoT will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day, with the Tuesday session showing a normal open.
USDA reported a private export sale of 252,000 MT of soybean meal to unknown destinations, with 117,000 MT for 2025/26 and 135,000 MT for 2026/27.