U.S. soybean crushing increased to 6.53 million tons in June 2026, up from 6.39 million tons in May and 5.91 million tons in June 2025, while animal fat production declined across most categories according to USDA data.
- Soybean crushing reached 6.53 million tons (218 million bushels) in June 2026, up 2% from May and 11% year-over-year
- Crude soybean oil production totaled 2.53 billion pounds, climbing 3% from May and 8% from June 2025
- Canola seed crushing increased to 204,577 tons in June, up 24% from the previous year
- Edible tallow production dropped 14% year-over-year to 79.6 million pounds, while technical tallow fell 14% to 94.9 million pounds
- Regional leaders included Iowa (1.34 million tons) and West Central region (1.34 million tons) in soybean processing
U.S. oilseed processors crushed more soybeans and canola seeds in June 2026 compared to the previous month and year, while animal fat production declined, according to federal data released this week.
Soybeans crushed for crude oil reached 6.53 million tons in June 2026, up from 6.39 million tons in May 2026 and 5.91 million tons in June 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Fats and Oils: Oilseed Crushings, Production, Consumption and Stocks report. That June figure converts to 218 million bushels.
Crude soybean oil production totaled 2.53 billion pounds, climbing 3% from May and 8% from the previous year. Once refined soybean oil production hit 2.02 billion pounds in June, jumping 5% from May and 12% from June 2025. task_1
Canola seed crushing increased to 204,577 tons in June from 164,945 tons in May and 166,486 tons a year earlier. Canola crude oil production reached 164 million pounds, up 21% from May and 24% from June 2025. Canola refined oil production totaled 154 million pounds, rising 12% from the previous month and 3% year over year. task_1
Cottonseed refined oil production stood at 24.9 million pounds in June, up 12% from May but down 6% from the same month in 2025.
Animal fat production showed mixed results. Edible tallow production dropped to 79.6 million pounds in June, falling 7% from May and 14% from June 2025. Inedible tallow output reached 296 million pounds, slipping less than 1% from May and 5% from the previous year. task_1
Technical tallow production declined sharply to 94.9 million pounds, down 19% from May and 14% year over year. Choice white grease production totaled 101 million pounds, decreasing 6% from May but ticking up 3% from June 2025.
Looking at regional numbers, Illinois crushed 681,437 tons of soybeans in June, while Iowa processed 1.34 million tons. The West Central region, which includes Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska, crushed 1.34 million tons. task_1
The USDA revises monthly data based on late reports or corrections, with final figures published in the annual summary the following year. May 2026 contained 31 days while June 2026 had 30 days, which can affect month-to-month comparisons.
