U.S. soybean prices rose to $10.32 per bushel on August 26, 2025, up 0.64% from the previous day[1]. This marks a 4.38% increase over the past month and a 6.67% rise year-over-year, driven by strong domestic crush demand and cautious optimism around export prospects [1].

The USDA’s August 2025 forecast projects a record average yield of 53.6 bushels per acre, though total production is slightly down to 4.292 billion bushels due to reduced acreage [2]. Key producing states like Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana are expected to hit record yields.

• Harvested acreage: 80.1 million acres (down 2.4 million)
• Ending stocks: 290 million bushels
• Average farm price: $10.10 per bushel
• Crush demand: 2.54 billion bushels (up from 2.42 billion) [3]
• Export forecast: 1.7 billion bushels [4]

Weather remains a critical factor, with August conditions influencing pod development. Traders are watching for signs of drought or excessive heat that could impact final yields [3].