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Soybean futures rose 4–6 cents in front-month contracts on March 18, 2026, with new-crop contracts leading gains at +12 cents, driven by a declining soy/corn ratio nearing 2.33. The USDA reported a private export sale of 120,000 metric tons of soybean meal for 2026/27 to undisclosed buyers, boosting market sentiment. Cash soybean prices climbed, with the national average up 5 cents to $10.87¾, while soymeal futures surged $4.40–$5.40 and soy oil gained 40–45 points. Analysts anticipate Thursday’s Export Sales report to show old-crop soybean sales of 350,000–800,000 metric tons, with new-crop estimates at 0–100,000 metric tons. Crude oil’s $1.50 gain supported commodity strength, while soybean meal exports were projected at 150,000–350,000 metric tons, with potential net reductions.
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AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA AAPL TSLA AMZN META AMD NVDA PEP COST ADBE GOOG AMGN HON INTC INTU NFLX ADP SBUX MRNA Stocks Soybeans Popping Higher on Wednesday March 18, 2026 — 04:57 pm EDT Written by Austin Schroeder for Barchart-> Soybeans are up 4 to 6 cents in the front months on Wednesday. New crop is leading the charge, up 12 cents at midday, as the new crop soy/corn ratio has crept down towards 2.33. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 5 cents at $10.87 3/4. Soymeal futures are $4.40 to $5.40 higher in the front months, with Soy Oil futures 40 to 45 points higher. Crude was up $1.50 on the day. USDA reported a private export sale of 120,000 MT of soybean meal for 2026/27 this morning to unknown destinations. Don’t Miss a Day: From crude oil to coffee, sign up free for Barchart’s best-in-class commodity analysis. The weekly Export Sales report will be out on Thursday morning, as analysts are expecting 350,000 to 800,000 MT for old crop for the week ending on 3/12. New crop sales are estimated to be 0 to 100,000 MT. Soybean meal is seen at 150,000-350,000 MT, with net reductions of 20,000 MT to net sales of 22,000 MT.May 26 Soybeans are at $11.61 3/4, up 4 3/4 cents,Nearby Cash is at $10.87 3/4, up 5 cents,Jul 26 Soybeans are at $11.76 1/2, up 5 1/4 cents,Nov 26 Soybeans are at $11.43 1/4, up 12 cents,New Crop Cash is at $10.81 1/4, up 12 1/4 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 Corn Prices Are Trending Higher. 1 Options Trade to Make Now.

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