North Carolina Corn Price — USDA NASS Monthly & MYA Data
North Carolina Corn price reached $5.53/bu in August 2026 — about $1.08/bu above the US average of $4.45/bu. Monthly price received by producers, sourced directly from USDA NASS.
Corn monthly price trend
North Carolina vs the US average, last 24 months of USDA NASS data
| Month | North Carolina price | US average |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01 | $4.73/bu | $3.79/bu |
| 2020-02 | $4.63/bu | $3.78/bu |
| 2020-03 | $4.58/bu | $3.68/bu |
| 2020-04 | $4.36/bu | $3.29/bu |
| 2020-05 | $4.05/bu | $3.20/bu |
| 2020-06 | $4.06/bu | $3.16/bu |
| 2020-07 | $4.16/bu | $3.21/bu |
| 2020-08 | $3.98/bu | $3.12/bu |
| 2020-09 | $4.08/bu | $3.41/bu |
| 2020-10 | $4.32/bu | $3.61/bu |
| 2020-11 | $4.63/bu | $3.79/bu |
| 2020-12 | $5.19/bu | $3.97/bu |
| 2021-01 | $5.45/bu | $4.24/bu |
| 2021-02 | $5.98/bu | $4.75/bu |
| 2021-03 | $6.13/bu | $4.89/bu |
| 2021-04 | $6.79/bu | $5.31/bu |
| 2021-05 | $7.14/bu | $5.91/bu |
| 2021-06 | $7.58/bu | $6.00/bu |
| 2021-07 | $7.10/bu | $6.12/bu |
| 2021-08 | $5.94/bu | $6.32/bu |
| 2021-09 | $5.79/bu | $5.47/bu |
| 2021-10 | $5.78/bu | $5.02/bu |
| 2021-11 | $6.10/bu | $5.26/bu |
| 2021-12 | $6.51/bu | $5.47/bu |
| 2022-01 | $6.65/bu | $5.58/bu |
| 2022-02 | $7.06/bu | $6.09/bu |
| 2022-03 | $7.62/bu | $6.56/bu |
| 2022-04 | $7.85/bu | $7.07/bu |
| 2022-05 | $8.22/bu | $7.26/bu |
| 2022-06 | $8.58/bu | $7.38/bu |
| 2022-07 | $8.43/bu | $7.25/bu |
| 2022-08 | $7.40/bu | $7.24/bu |
| 2022-09 | $7.15/bu | $7.09/bu |
| 2022-10 | $7.53/bu | $6.49/bu |
| 2022-11 | $7.70/bu | $6.49/bu |
| 2022-12 | $7.57/bu | $6.58/bu |
| 2023-01 | $7.51/bu | $6.63/bu |
| 2023-02 | $7.62/bu | $6.80/bu |
| 2023-03 | $7.50/bu | $6.67/bu |
| 2023-04 | $7.46/bu | $6.70/bu |
| 2023-05 | $7.00/bu | $6.54/bu |
| 2023-06 | $7.23/bu | $6.49/bu |
| 2023-07 | $6.89/bu | $6.22/bu |
| 2023-08 | $6.26/bu | $5.73/bu |
| 2023-09 | $5.73/bu | $5.21/bu |
| 2023-10 | $5.61/bu | $4.93/bu |
| 2023-11 | $5.23/bu | $4.66/bu |
| 2023-12 | $5.59/bu | $4.80/bu |
| 2024-01 | $5.44/bu | $4.74/bu |
| 2024-02 | $5.20/bu | $4.36/bu |
| 2024-03 | $4.95/bu | $4.36/bu |
| 2024-04 | $4.92/bu | $4.39/bu |
| 2024-05 | $5.23/bu | $4.51/bu |
| 2024-06 | $5.67/bu | $4.48/bu |
| 2024-07 | $5.07/bu | $4.23/bu |
| 2024-08 | $5.06/bu | $3.84/bu |
| 2024-09 | $4.69/bu | $3.97/bu |
| 2024-10 | $4.76/bu | $3.99/bu |
| 2024-11 | $4.96/bu | $4.07/bu |
| 2024-12 | $5.17/bu | $4.23/bu |
| 2025-01 | $5.43/bu | $4.29/bu |
| 2025-02 | $5.70/bu | $4.58/bu |
| 2025-03 | $5.80/bu | $4.57/bu |
| 2025-04 | $5.75/bu | $4.62/bu |
| 2025-05 | $5.55/bu | $4.64/bu |
| 2025-06 | $5.73/bu | $4.47/bu |
| 2025-07 | $5.36/bu | $4.29/bu |
| 2025-08 | $4.68/bu | $3.96/bu |
| 2025-09 | $4.52/bu | $4.00/bu |
| 2025-10 | $4.98/bu | $3.93/bu |
| 2025-11 | $5.04/bu | $3.98/bu |
| 2025-12 | $5.02/bu | $4.10/bu |
| 2026-01 | $5.05/bu | $4.12/bu |
| 2026-02 | $5.05/bu | $4.12/bu |
| 2026-03 | $5.23/bu | $4.27/bu |
| 2026-04 | $5.44/bu | $4.31/bu |
| 2026-05 | $5.54/bu | $4.48/bu |
| 2026-06 | $5.36/bu | $4.28/bu |
| 2026-07 | $5.46/bu | $4.26/bu |
| 2026-08 | $5.53/bu | $4.45/bu |
How North Carolina 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 North Carolina Corn farmers
North Carolina corn came in at $5.53 per bushel in August 2026, sitting $1.08 above the national average of $4.45 for the same month. That premium reflects local basis conditions — proximity to major livestock and poultry feed demand, regional elevator competition, and transportation differentials — rather than any intrinsic advantage in crop quality over other producing states. Looking beyond the single-month figure, the current marketing-year-average for North Carolina stands at $4.75 per bushel, which is $0.32 below last year's finalized MYA of $5.07. That year-over-year decline is a meaningful signal that the broader price environment has softened even as recent monthly prints have trended modestly higher, moving from $5.23 in March up through $5.53 in August.
For marketing and revenue planning decisions, it is important not to conflate a strong monthly print with a strong selling season. Locking in a forward contract based solely on August's $5.53 reading feels attractive, but that number captures a single point in time and can obscure the wider seasonal spread that the MYA accounts for across the full crop year. The marketing-year-average of $4.75 — still preliminary — is the figure agronomists and farm managers should anchor annual revenue projections to, because it smooths out the month-to-month volatility visible in the recent range from $5.23 to $5.54. Use the monthly price to evaluate the timing of specific sales or forward contracts, but build your break-even analysis, operating loan repayment schedules, and cash flow forecasts around the MYA to avoid overestimating what the crop will realistically return across all bushels marketed.
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Frequently asked questions — North Carolina Corn price
Why is North Carolina's corn price of $5.53/bushel higher than the US average of $4.45/bushel in August 2026?
North Carolina corn prices carry a positive basis of $1.08/bushel above the national average, reflecting regional supply-and-demand dynamics such as proximity to Southeast livestock and poultry feed markets, local elevator competition, and transportation cost differentials. Understanding this basis advantage can help North Carolina growers identify whether selling into local markets or exploring nearby export channels offers the best net return.
What is the difference between North Carolina's August 2026 corn price of $5.53/bushel and the marketing-year-average price of $4.75/bushel?
The $5.53/bushel figure is the USDA-reported monthly price received by farmers for August 2026, reflecting conditions at that specific point in the marketing year, while the $4.75/bushel marketing-year-average (MYA) smooths prices across the full September-to-August crop marketing year. Comparing the two helps growers assess whether August was a favorable month to sell relative to the season as a whole, guiding decisions on timing forward contracts or storage.
How frequently does USDA update North Carolina corn price data, and where does the data originate?
USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) publishes monthly prices received by farmers, typically releasing each month's data within the following month as part of the Agricultural Prices report. The MYA price is finalized after the full marketing year closes each August, so North Carolina growers should treat in-season MYA estimates as preliminary until that final release.
How can I use North Carolina's corn price data alongside yield estimates to project gross revenue per acre?
Multiply your expected or actual yield in bushels per acre by the relevant price—for example, a yield of 160 bu/acre at the August 2026 price of $5.53/bushel projects gross revenue of $884.80/acre, while using the MYA of $4.75/bushel yields $760/acre, illustrating the sensitivity of revenue to price timing. Pairing county-level or farm-specific yield data with both the monthly and MYA figures allows agronomists and growers to stress-test marketing plans and set realistic break-even targets before committing to forward sales or basis contracts.