Missouri Corn Price — USDA NASS Monthly & MYA Data
Missouri Corn price reached $4.46/bu in August 2026 — about $0.01/bu above the US average of $4.45/bu. Monthly price received by producers, sourced directly from USDA NASS.
Corn monthly price trend
Missouri vs the US average, last 24 months of USDA NASS data
| Month | Missouri price | US average |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01 | $3.90/bu | $3.79/bu |
| 2020-02 | $3.93/bu | $3.78/bu |
| 2020-03 | $3.85/bu | $3.68/bu |
| 2020-04 | $3.44/bu | $3.29/bu |
| 2020-05 | $3.38/bu | $3.20/bu |
| 2020-06 | $3.48/bu | $3.16/bu |
| 2020-07 | $3.38/bu | $3.21/bu |
| 2020-08 | $3.23/bu | $3.12/bu |
| 2020-09 | $3.45/bu | $3.41/bu |
| 2020-10 | $3.63/bu | $3.61/bu |
| 2020-11 | $3.81/bu | $3.79/bu |
| 2020-12 | $4.00/bu | $3.97/bu |
| 2021-01 | $4.39/bu | $4.24/bu |
| 2021-02 | $4.77/bu | $4.75/bu |
| 2021-03 | $5.02/bu | $4.89/bu |
| 2021-04 | $5.45/bu | $5.31/bu |
| 2021-05 | $6.14/bu | $5.91/bu |
| 2021-06 | $6.11/bu | $6.00/bu |
| 2021-07 | $6.23/bu | $6.12/bu |
| 2021-08 | $6.30/bu | $6.32/bu |
| 2021-09 | $5.23/bu | $5.47/bu |
| 2021-10 | $5.14/bu | $5.02/bu |
| 2021-11 | $5.47/bu | $5.26/bu |
| 2021-12 | $5.50/bu | $5.47/bu |
| 2022-01 | $5.76/bu | $5.58/bu |
| 2022-02 | $6.16/bu | $6.09/bu |
| 2022-03 | $6.73/bu | $6.56/bu |
| 2022-04 | $7.33/bu | $7.07/bu |
| 2022-05 | $7.59/bu | $7.26/bu |
| 2022-06 | $7.61/bu | $7.38/bu |
| 2022-07 | $7.57/bu | $7.25/bu |
| 2022-08 | $7.38/bu | $7.24/bu |
| 2022-09 | $6.94/bu | $7.09/bu |
| 2022-10 | $6.67/bu | $6.49/bu |
| 2022-11 | $6.83/bu | $6.49/bu |
| 2022-12 | $6.90/bu | $6.58/bu |
| 2023-01 | $6.94/bu | $6.63/bu |
| 2023-02 | $6.92/bu | $6.80/bu |
| 2023-03 | $6.82/bu | $6.67/bu |
| 2023-04 | $6.91/bu | $6.70/bu |
| 2023-05 | $6.66/bu | $6.54/bu |
| 2023-06 | $6.62/bu | $6.49/bu |
| 2023-07 | $6.33/bu | $6.22/bu |
| 2023-08 | $5.62/bu | $5.73/bu |
| 2023-09 | $5.00/bu | $5.21/bu |
| 2023-10 | $4.78/bu | $4.93/bu |
| 2023-11 | $4.77/bu | $4.66/bu |
| 2023-12 | $4.91/bu | $4.80/bu |
| 2024-01 | $4.79/bu | $4.74/bu |
| 2024-02 | $4.49/bu | $4.36/bu |
| 2024-03 | $4.52/bu | $4.36/bu |
| 2024-04 | $4.39/bu | $4.39/bu |
| 2024-05 | $4.61/bu | $4.51/bu |
| 2024-06 | $4.52/bu | $4.48/bu |
| 2024-07 | $4.27/bu | $4.23/bu |
| 2024-08 | $3.94/bu | $3.84/bu |
| 2024-09 | $3.86/bu | $3.97/bu |
| 2024-10 | $3.79/bu | $3.99/bu |
| 2024-11 | $4.07/bu | $4.07/bu |
| 2024-12 | $4.21/bu | $4.23/bu |
| 2025-01 | $4.33/bu | $4.29/bu |
| 2025-02 | $4.56/bu | $4.58/bu |
| 2025-03 | $4.51/bu | $4.57/bu |
| 2025-04 | $4.63/bu | $4.62/bu |
| 2025-05 | $4.67/bu | $4.64/bu |
| 2025-06 | $4.47/bu | $4.47/bu |
| 2025-07 | $4.26/bu | $4.29/bu |
| 2025-08 | $3.94/bu | $3.96/bu |
| 2025-09 | $3.96/bu | $4.00/bu |
| 2025-10 | $3.88/bu | $3.93/bu |
| 2025-11 | $4.11/bu | $3.98/bu |
| 2025-12 | $4.27/bu | $4.10/bu |
| 2026-01 | $4.23/bu | $4.12/bu |
| 2026-02 | $4.29/bu | $4.12/bu |
| 2026-03 | $4.40/bu | $4.27/bu |
| 2026-04 | $4.49/bu | $4.31/bu |
| 2026-05 | $4.59/bu | $4.48/bu |
| 2026-06 | $4.39/bu | $4.28/bu |
| 2026-07 | $4.42/bu | $4.26/bu |
| 2026-08 | $4.46/bu | $4.45/bu |
How Missouri compares
Top Corn-producing states, August 2026 price
| State | Price | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $5.53/bu | +24.3% |
| Colorado | $5.16/bu | +16% |
| Pennsylvania | $5.09/bu | +14.4% |
| Tennessee | $4.9/bu | +10.1% |
| Indiana | $4.86/bu | +9.2% |
| Texas | $4.83/bu | +8.5% |
| Ohio | $4.82/bu | +8.3% |
| Kentucky | $4.81/bu | +8.1% |
What this price means for Missouri Corn farmers
Missouri corn prices reached $4.46 per bushel in August 2026, sitting just one cent above the national average of $4.45 per bushel. That near-perfect alignment with the US figure is worth noting, though farmers should understand that small state-to-national gaps are almost entirely a function of local basis conditions — transportation costs, elevator density, and regional competition — rather than any reflection of crop quality. Looking at the broader marketing-year picture, Missouri's current MYA of $4.15 per bushel trails last year's finalized MYA of $4.19, a modest four-cent year-over-year decline that signals a slightly softer revenue environment heading into annual planning.
The August monthly price of $4.46 may look attractive relative to the spring lows of $4.39 seen in June, but locking in a forward contract based on a single monthly print can expose producers to misleading expectations about full-season returns. The recent month-to-month swing from $4.59 in May down to $4.39 in June illustrates just how much a single data point can flatter or understate the seasonal picture. For annual revenue planning and operating loan projections, the marketing-year-average of $4.15 is the appropriate baseline, since it smooths out those monthly fluctuations and reflects what a producer marketing grain across the full crop year would realistically net. Forward contracts and basis agreements are best negotiated against real-time monthly prices, but your budget should be built around the MYA — and at $4.15, that means tight margins remain the operating reality for Missouri corn growers this year.
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Frequently asked questions — Missouri Corn price
Why is Missouri's August 2026 corn price of $4.46/bushel slightly higher than the US average of $4.45/bushel?
Missouri's corn price differs from the national average due to local basis conditions, which reflect regional supply and demand dynamics, transportation costs to nearby elevators and river terminals, and local export or ethanol demand. A positive basis of $0.01/bushel above the US average suggests Missouri's regional demand slightly outpaced national conditions during that reporting period. Farmers can use this basis spread to evaluate whether selling locally or exploring other marketing channels offers a better return.
What is the difference between Missouri's August 2026 monthly corn price of $4.46/bushel and the marketing-year-average price of $4.15/bushel?
The monthly price of $4.46/bushel reflects what Missouri farmers received on average during August 2026, while the marketing-year-average (MYA) price of $4.15/bushel represents the weighted average price received across the entire marketing year, accounting for all months of sales. The $0.31/bushel gap indicates that corn sold later in the marketing year, including in August, commanded a premium over earlier sales periods. Agronomists and farmers can use this spread to evaluate whether storage strategies or deferred marketing improved revenue compared to harvest-time sales.
How frequently does the USDA update Missouri corn price data, and when should I check for the latest figures?
The USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) updates state-level corn prices monthly through its Agricultural Prices report, typically released near the end of each month for the prior month's data. The marketing-year-average price is finalized after the marketing year closes, usually in the fall of the following year. Farmers and agronomists should check for monthly updates around the last business days of each month to incorporate the most current price signals into their marketing decisions.
How can I use Missouri's corn price of $4.46/bushel alongside yield data to estimate gross revenue per acre?
To estimate gross revenue per acre, multiply Missouri's August 2026 corn price of $4.46/bushel by your field's expected or actual yield in bushels per acre — for example, a 180 bu/acre yield would generate approximately $802.80 per acre in gross revenue. Using the marketing-year-average price of $4.15/bushel instead provides a more conservative full-season revenue estimate of $747.00 per acre at the same yield, which better reflects returns for farmers who sold across multiple months. Comparing these two figures helps farmers assess the revenue impact of their marketing timing and informs forward-pricing decisions for the next crop year.