The latest government figures on domestic fats and oils production show that U.S. processors crushed 6.39 million tons of soybeans to produce crude oil during the month of May 2026, a total that equals approximately 213 million bushels.
The numbers were released by federal agricultural officials as part of a routine monthly report tracking how the nation’s oilseed supply is being utilized by the crushing industry.
Soybean crushing is a key indicator of demand for both soybean oil, which is widely used in food production and biofuels, and soybean meal, a major protein source used in livestock feed across the country.
