May 1, 2026

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May 1, 2026

Commodities This Week Last Week Last Year Yr Change
CBOT Soybean Oil (¢/lb) May
75.16
71.91
47.87
57%
Soybean Oil as % of crush value
54.06%
51.23%
44.87%
20%
CBOT Soybean Meal ($/ton) May
319.30
342.60
294.10
9%
CBOT Soybeans ($/bu) Mar
12.0330
11.6380
10.5124
14%
CBOT Soybean crush margin (¢/bu)
325.92
380.27
122.35
166%
Canola Oil – RBD, West Coast (¢/lb)
104.41
101.16
72.12
45%
Corn Oil – RBD, Midwest (¢/lb)
97.50
97.50
62.50
56%
Peanut Oil – Crude, Southeast (¢/lb)
95.00
95.00
100.00
5%
Cottonseed Oil – PBSY, MS Valley (¢/lb)
105.41
102.16
73.12
44%
CME Butter – AA Grade ($/lb) Spot
167.00
177.00
236.00
-29%
Coconut Oil – Crude CIF US Gulf (¢/lb)
114.75
114.75
94.75
21%
Lard -Edible, Chicago, IL (¢/lb)
78.00
74.00
54.00
44%
Palm Oil – RBD, CIF US Gulf (¢/lb)
69.00
69.25
65.50
5%
Continuous Bean Oil Price Chart for May 1, 2026