North Carolina Wheat Price — USDA NASS Monthly & MYA Data
North Carolina Wheat price reached $6.86/bu in August 2026 — about $0.63/bu above the US average of $6.23/bu. Monthly price received by producers, sourced directly from USDA NASS.
Wheat monthly price trend
North Carolina vs the US average, last 24 months of USDA NASS data
| Month | North Carolina price | US average |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01 | $5.94/bu | $4.88/bu |
| 2020-02 | $5.51/bu | $4.88/bu |
| 2020-03 | $6.37/bu | $4.86/bu |
| 2020-04 | $5.74/bu | $4.85/bu |
| 2020-05 | $4.59/bu | $4.76/bu |
| 2020-06 | $4.48/bu | $4.57/bu |
| 2020-07 | $4.56/bu | $4.54/bu |
| 2020-08 | $4.60/bu | $4.54/bu |
| 2020-09 | $4.91/bu | $4.73/bu |
| 2020-10 | $5.47/bu | $4.98/bu |
| 2020-11 | $5.70/bu | $5.24/bu |
| 2020-12 | $6.07/bu | $5.46/bu |
| 2021-01 | $6.46/bu | $5.48/bu |
| 2021-02 | $6.54/bu | $5.83/bu |
| 2021-03 | $6.47/bu | $5.86/bu |
| 2021-04 | $7.83/bu | $6.04/bu |
| 2021-05 | $7.51/bu | $6.46/bu |
| 2021-06 | $6.99/bu | $6.23/bu |
| 2021-07 | $6.98/bu | $6.26/bu |
| 2021-08 | $6.81/bu | $7.14/bu |
| 2021-09 | $7.23/bu | $7.75/bu |
| 2021-10 | $6.85/bu | $7.92/bu |
| 2021-11 | $7.45/bu | $8.52/bu |
| 2021-12 | $8.32/bu | $8.59/bu |
| 2022-01 | $8.05/bu | $8.48/bu |
| 2022-02 | $8.47/bu | $9.16/bu |
| 2022-03 | $9.44/bu | $9.93/bu |
| 2022-04 | $9.90/bu | $10.20/bu |
| 2022-05 | $9.82/bu | $10.90/bu |
| 2022-06 | $8.46/bu | $9.61/bu |
| 2022-07 | $8.42/bu | $8.69/bu |
| 2022-08 | $7.83/bu | $8.55/bu |
| 2022-09 | $8.28/bu | $8.78/bu |
| 2022-10 | $8.84/bu | $9.18/bu |
| 2022-11 | $8.48/bu | $9.15/bu |
| 2022-12 | $8.55/bu | $8.97/bu |
| 2023-01 | $9.11/bu | $8.81/bu |
| 2023-02 | $8.49/bu | $8.54/bu |
| 2023-03 | $7.68/bu | $8.35/bu |
| 2023-06 | $6.80/bu | $7.67/bu |
| 2023-07 | $6.41/bu | $7.61/bu |
| 2023-08 | $7.12/bu | $7.34/bu |
| 2023-09 | $5.96/bu | $7.06/bu |
| 2023-10 | $5.84/bu | $6.96/bu |
| 2023-11 | $5.39/bu | $6.52/bu |
| 2023-12 | $5.94/bu | $6.79/bu |
| 2024-01 | $6.33/bu | $6.77/bu |
| 2024-02 | $6.48/bu | $6.34/bu |
| 2024-03 | $5.64/bu | $6.01/bu |
| 2024-04 | $6.00/bu | $5.90/bu |
| 2024-05 | $5.28/bu | $6.19/bu |
| 2024-06 | $5.21/bu | $5.86/bu |
| 2024-07 | $5.12/bu | $5.52/bu |
| 2024-08 | $5.35/bu | $5.23/bu |
| 2024-09 | $5.23/bu | $5.36/bu |
| 2024-10 | $4.91/bu | $5.47/bu |
| 2024-11 | $5.09/bu | $5.45/bu |
| 2024-12 | $5.17/bu | $5.49/bu |
| 2025-01 | $5.61/bu | $5.52/bu |
| 2025-02 | $5.77/bu | $5.59/bu |
| 2025-03 | $5.98/bu | $5.71/bu |
| 2025-04 | $5.85/bu | $5.61/bu |
| 2025-05 | $6.19/bu | $5.58/bu |
| 2025-06 | $5.19/bu | $5.28/bu |
| 2025-07 | $4.99/bu | $4.94/bu |
| 2025-08 | $4.87/bu | $4.84/bu |
| 2025-09 | $4.64/bu | $4.76/bu |
| 2025-10 | $4.45/bu | $4.73/bu |
| 2025-11 | $5.15/bu | $4.90/bu |
| 2026-01 | $5.13/bu | $5.07/bu |
| 2026-02 | $5.42/bu | $5.15/bu |
| 2026-03 | $6.15/bu | $5.52/bu |
| 2026-05 | $5.86/bu | $5.88/bu |
| 2026-06 | $5.20/bu | $5.70/bu |
| 2026-07 | $6.00/bu | $6.06/bu |
| 2026-08 | $6.86/bu | $6.23/bu |
How North Carolina compares
Top Wheat-producing states, August 2026 price
| State | Price | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $6.96/bu | +11.7% |
| Colorado | $6.88/bu | +10.4% |
| North Carolina | $6.86/bu | +10.1% |
| Kansas | $6.84/bu | +9.8% |
| Nebraska | $6.67/bu | +7.1% |
| Oklahoma | $6.64/bu | +6.6% |
| Missouri | $6.4/bu | +2.7% |
| South Dakota | $6.34/bu | +1.8% |
What this price means for North Carolina Wheat farmers
North Carolina wheat prices reached $6.86 per bushel in August 2026, sitting $0.63 above the national average of $6.23 per bushel for the same period. That premium reflects a strong late-season rally, with prices climbing from $5.20 in June through $6.00 in July before breaking higher in August. When comparing against last year's finalized marketing-year-average of $5.25 per bushel, the August spot price looks especially attractive, but farmers should understand that gaps between state and national averages are driven largely by local basis factors — proximity to export terminals, elevator competition, and regional transportation costs — rather than any difference in crop quality.
Making marketing decisions off a single monthly print like August's $6.86 figure can be misleading, because that number captures a moment in time and may not reflect what a farmer will actually receive across an entire sales season. The current marketing-year-average for North Carolina stands at $5.09 per bushel, down $0.16 from last year's finalized $5.25, and that MYA figure is the right anchor for annual revenue budgeting and input cost recovery planning. If you are considering a forward contract, use the monthly spot price to assess basis and timing, but stress-test your operation's financials against the MYA, not the August high. Locking in contracts against a seasonal peak without accounting for the full-year average can create cash flow shortfalls if the remaining months pull the MYA well below your cost of production.
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Frequently asked questions — North Carolina Wheat price
Why is North Carolina's wheat price higher than the US national average in August 2026?
North Carolina's August 2026 wheat price of $6.86/bushel sits $0.63 above the US average of $6.23/bushel, a difference known as the state basis, which reflects local supply-and-demand conditions, transportation costs, and proximity to export terminals along the Atlantic coast. Southeastern mills and export elevators often bid up soft red winter wheat prices in North Carolina relative to inland producing states. Farmers and agronomists should monitor this positive basis as a signal that local marketing channels may offer a premium over national benchmarks.
What is the difference between North Carolina's August 2026 monthly wheat price and the marketing-year-average price?
The August 2026 monthly price of $6.86/bushel represents a single-month snapshot of what North Carolina farmers received on average for wheat sold during that month, while the marketing-year-average (MYA) price of $5.09/bushel reflects the weighted average price received across the entire June-to-May marketing year. The $1.77/bushel gap illustrates how prices can fluctuate significantly within a marketing year, making month-of-sale timing a critical decision for revenue optimization. Farmers who sold wheat in August 2026 captured roughly 35% more per bushel than the full-year average suggests.
How frequently does USDA update North Carolina wheat price data, and where does it originate?
USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) publishes state-level wheat prices monthly through the Agricultural Prices report, typically released near the end of the following month, so August 2026 prices would appear in the late-September 2026 release. The MYA price is finalized after the close of the June-to-May marketing year and published in USDA's annual summary. Agronomists and farmers should check NASS release schedules in advance to time their use of updated price data for crop budgets and forward-contracting decisions.
How can I use North Carolina's wheat price data alongside yield estimates to project per-acre revenue?
To estimate gross revenue, multiply your expected or actual yield in bushels per acre by the relevant price—for example, a 70 bu/acre yield at the August 2026 price of $6.86/bushel projects $480.20/acre, while using the MYA price of $5.09/bushel yields only $356.30/acre, a $123.90/acre difference. Using the monthly price is appropriate if you plan to sell or have already sold in a specific month, whereas the MYA price is better suited for whole-season budget analysis and crop insurance revenue calculations. Combining county-level NASS yield data with the corresponding monthly or MYA price gives a defensible revenue estimate for enterprise budgeting and lender reporting.