Soybean Crush Margin Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Soybean Crush Margin (CM) is:

\[ \text{CM} = (\text{SM} \times 0.80) + (\text{SO} \times 0.183) - \text{SB} \]

Where:

$\text{CM}$ is the soybean crush margin ($/bushel)
$\text{SM}$ is the value of soybean meal ($/bushel)
$\text{SO}$ is the value of soybean oil ($/bushel)
$\text{SB}$ is the value of full soybean ($/bushel)

Soybean Crush Margin Definition

A soybean crush margin refers to the difference between the combined value of soybean meal and soybean oil produced from soybeans and the cost of the soybeans themselves. This margin is a key indicator in the soybean processing industry, reflecting the profitability of processing soybeans into meal and oil.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Value of soybean meal (SM) = $300 per bushel
Value of soybean oil (SO) = $50 per bushel
Value of full soybean (SB) = $350 per bushel

Using the formula:

\[ \text{CM} = (300 \times 0.80) + (50 \times 0.183) - 350 = -$276.85 \text{ per bushel} \]

The Soybean Crush Margin (CM) is -$276.85 per bushel.