Arkansas Wheat Price — USDA NASS Monthly & MYA Data
Arkansas Wheat price reached $6.00/bu in July 2026 — $0.06/bu below the US average of $6.06/bu. Monthly price received by producers, sourced directly from USDA NASS.
Wheat monthly price trend
Arkansas vs the US average, last 24 months of USDA NASS data
| Month | Arkansas price | US average |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-06 | $5.50/bu | $4.57/bu |
| 2021-06 | $6.30/bu | $6.23/bu |
| 2021-07 | $6.07/bu | $6.26/bu |
| 2021-08 | $6.84/bu | $7.14/bu |
| 2022-06 | $8.02/bu | $9.61/bu |
| 2022-07 | $7.51/bu | $8.69/bu |
| 2022-08 | $7.47/bu | $8.55/bu |
| 2023-01 | $7.69/bu | $8.81/bu |
| 2023-06 | $6.64/bu | $7.67/bu |
| 2023-07 | $6.35/bu | $7.61/bu |
| 2023-08 | $4.81/bu | $7.34/bu |
| 2023-11 | $5.06/bu | $6.52/bu |
| 2023-12 | $5.03/bu | $6.79/bu |
| 2024-01 | $5.55/bu | $6.77/bu |
| 2024-04 | $5.82/bu | $5.90/bu |
| 2024-06 | $5.73/bu | $5.86/bu |
| 2024-07 | $5.32/bu | $5.52/bu |
| 2024-08 | $4.66/bu | $5.23/bu |
| 2025-06 | $5.41/bu | $5.28/bu |
| 2025-07 | $5.01/bu | $4.94/bu |
| 2025-08 | $4.63/bu | $4.84/bu |
| 2026-06 | $5.74/bu | $5.70/bu |
| 2026-07 | $6.00/bu | $6.06/bu |
How Arkansas compares
Top Wheat-producing states, July 2026 price
| State | Price | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
| California | $7.05/bu | +16.3% |
| Oklahoma | $6.51/bu | +7.4% |
| Pennsylvania | $6.42/bu | +5.9% |
| Colorado | $6.41/bu | +5.8% |
| Nebraska | $6.15/bu | +1.5% |
| Kansas | $6.12/bu | +1% |
| Minnesota | $6.08/bu | +0.3% |
| Idaho | $6.06/bu | +0% |
What this price means for Arkansas Wheat farmers
Arkansas wheat prices reached $6.00 per bushel in July 2026, sitting just $0.06 below the national average of $6.06 per bushel — a negligible gap that reflects local basis factors such as transportation costs and elevator competition rather than any difference in grain quality. That current monthly print represents a meaningful recovery from a year ago, when Arkansas wheat fetched $5.01 per bushel in July 2025 and dipped as low as $4.63 per bushel in August 2025. Measured against the prior marketing year's finalized average of $5.62 per bushel, this season's preliminary marketing-year-average of $5.40 per bushel tells a more cautious story, sitting $0.22 below last year's benchmark and suggesting that the recent price strength has not yet fully offset earlier softness across the full crop year.
Farmers and agronomists should be careful not to treat July's $6.00 print as a baseline for annual revenue planning, because a single month's price can reflect short-term supply disruptions, export demand spikes, or speculative positioning that may not persist. Locking in a forward contract based on a monthly high can be attractive when cash flow is tight or storage costs are mounting, but that decision is tactically different from forecasting total farm income for the season. The marketing-year-average — currently estimated at $5.40 per bushel and still preliminary — is the figure that smooths out month-to-month volatility and more accurately represents what producers will actually receive across all sales over the crop year. For annual budgeting, loan repayment schedules, and input cost coverage calculations, planning around the MYA rather than any single monthly observation gives a far more reliable picture of revenue expectations.
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Frequently asked questions — Arkansas Wheat price
Why is the Arkansas Wheat price of $6.00/bushel lower than the US average in July 2026?
Arkansas Wheat is priced $0.06/bushel below the US average of $6.06/bushel, a difference known as the local basis, which reflects regional supply and demand conditions, transportation costs to export terminals, and local elevator competition. Arkansas producers shipping through the Mississippi River corridor may face different logistical costs than wheat grown closer to other major export hubs. Monitoring this basis spread over time helps Arkansas farmers decide whether to sell locally, store, or seek alternative buyers.
What is the difference between the July 2026 Arkansas Wheat price of $6.00/bushel and the marketing-year-average price of $5.40/bushel?
The July 2026 monthly price of $6.00/bushel represents a single-month snapshot of what Arkansas wheat producers received, while the marketing-year-average (MYA) of $5.40/bushel reflects the weighted average price across all months of the full marketing year. The $0.60/bushel gap indicates that prices in July 2026 are running above the seasonal average, which may signal stronger late-season demand or tighter nearby supplies. Farmers evaluating crop insurance indemnities or loan deficiency payments should use the MYA rather than the monthly print, as federal program calculations are based on the full marketing-year figure.
How frequently does USDA update Arkansas Wheat price data, and when should I expect the next revision?
USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) releases state-level crop prices monthly through the Agricultural Prices report, typically published on the last business day of each month. Preliminary estimates may be revised in subsequent months as additional survey data from elevators and buyers is collected and reconciled. Farmers and agronomists should check the most recent release date on the USDA NASS website to confirm they are referencing the latest available figures before making marketing decisions.
How can I use the Arkansas Wheat price of $6.00/bushel alongside yield data to estimate my expected revenue per acre?
To estimate gross revenue per acre, multiply your expected or actual Arkansas Wheat yield in bushels per acre by the $6.00/bushel price; for example, a 50 bu/acre yield would project $300/acre in gross receipts. For a more conservative full-season estimate, use the marketing-year-average of $5.40/bushel, which would yield $270/acre on the same 50 bu/acre crop. Comparing both scenarios helps you set realistic cash flow expectations and evaluate whether forward contracts or hedge-to-arrive tools are needed to protect margins against seasonal price volatility.