--- title: "Soybeans Recover Higher on Friday" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/285785262.md" description: "Soybeans experienced a rise in trading on Friday, with contracts increasing by 10 to 17 ¼ cents. The July contract was up 4 ¾ cents for the week, while November rose by 6 ¾ cents. The national average Cash Bean price increased by 15 3/4 cents to $11.40 1/2. Soymeal futures rose by 80 cents, and soy oil futures were higher by 17 to 45 points. Export sales commitments were down 18% from last year, and the USDA's WASDE report is expected to provide updated stock estimates on Tuesday." datetime: "2026-05-09T00:10:26.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/285785262.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/285785262.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/285785262.md) --- # Soybeans Recover Higher on Friday Soybeans were back to higher trade on Friday, with contracts 10 to 17 ¼ cents in the green at the close. July was 4 ¾ cents higher on the week, with November up 6 ¾ cents. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was up 15 3/4 cents at $11.40 1/2. Soymeal futures was up 80 cents to $2.50, with July up 40 cents on the week. Soy Oil futures were 17 to 45 points higher on Friday, with July slipping 84 points this week. Commitment of Traders data indicated managed money increasing their net long position in soybean futures and options as of 5/5 by 36,335 contracts, taking it to 221,617 contracts. Specs in bean oil futures and options extended their record net long position by 3,417 contracts to 169,142 contracts. Don’t Miss a Day: From crude oil to coffee, sign up free for Barchart’s best-in-class commodity analysis. Export Sales data from Thursday had soybean sale commitments at 38.92 MMT, down 18% from last year. That is 93% of the USDA full-year projection and lags the 5-year average pace at 98%. Shipments are at 33.24 MMT, which is 23% below last year. That is 79% of the USDA number and lags the 88% average pace. USDA’s WASDE report will be out on Tuesday, with a Bloomberg survey of estimates looking for old crop US soybean stocks at 349 mbu, steady with the 350 mbu from April. New crop data will also be released, with traders looking for 366 mbu of stocks for September 1, 2027, and a range of 308 to 479 mbu. May 26 Soybeans closed at $11.94 1/4, up 17 1/4 cents, Nearby Cash was $11.40 1/2, up 15 3/4 cents, Jul 26 Soybeans closed at $12.08, up 15 3/4 cents, Nov 26 Soybeans closed at $11.89 1/2, up 16 cents, New Crop Cash was $11.28 1/1, up 16 cents, _On the date of publication, Austin Schroeder did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here._ More news from Barchart - Grain Market Update: Are Iran Ceasefire Rumors Creating a Commodity Trap - Ignore the Panic Over Falling Crude Oil Prices and Buy July SRW Wheat Here - All Aboard! Grain Bulls Are Looking to Recreate Record Runs in Gold, Silver Prices - Soybean Meal Is a Value-Buying Opportunity, And These Prices Highlight a Swing Trade Here The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc. ### Related Stocks - [SOYB.UK](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SOYB.UK.md) - [SOYB.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/SOYB.US.md) - [DBA.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/DBA.US.md) - [NDAQ.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/NDAQ.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [CBOT soybeans close lower on disappointment over US-China summit](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286602398.md) - [ICE Canada Morning Comment: ICE Canola Falling With Soy Complex](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286434193.md) - [LIVESTOCK-CME cattle futures rise, supported by firm cash prices](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286969537.md) - [VEGOILS-Palm rises on firmer crude, Chicago soyoil but poise for third weekly fall](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286498847.md) - [CIF/FOB Gulf Grain-Corn barge bids inch lower, soy barge bids firm](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286828659.md)