Nebraska Soybeans Price — USDA NASS Monthly & MYA Data
Nebraska Soybeans price reached $12.10/bu in August 2026 — about $0.00/bu above the US average of $12.10/bu. Monthly price received by producers, sourced directly from USDA NASS.
Soybeans monthly price trend
Nebraska vs the US average, last 24 months of USDA NASS data
| Month | Nebraska price | US average |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01 | $8.53/bu | $8.84/bu |
| 2020-02 | $8.33/bu | $8.60/bu |
| 2020-03 | $8.23/bu | $8.47/bu |
| 2020-04 | $8.07/bu | $8.35/bu |
| 2020-05 | $7.94/bu | $8.28/bu |
| 2020-06 | $8.07/bu | $8.34/bu |
| 2020-07 | $8.17/bu | $8.50/bu |
| 2020-08 | $8.35/bu | $8.66/bu |
| 2020-09 | $9.02/bu | $9.24/bu |
| 2020-10 | $9.44/bu | $9.63/bu |
| 2020-11 | $10.10/bu | $10.30/bu |
| 2020-12 | $10.50/bu | $10.60/bu |
| 2021-01 | $10.70/bu | $10.90/bu |
| 2021-02 | $12.50/bu | $12.70/bu |
| 2021-03 | $13.20/bu | $13.20/bu |
| 2021-04 | $13.80/bu | $13.90/bu |
| 2021-05 | $14.90/bu | $14.80/bu |
| 2021-06 | $13.80/bu | $14.50/bu |
| 2021-07 | $14.20/bu | $14.10/bu |
| 2021-08 | $13.40/bu | $13.70/bu |
| 2021-09 | $12.00/bu | $12.20/bu |
| 2021-10 | $11.60/bu | $11.90/bu |
| 2021-11 | $12.00/bu | $12.10/bu |
| 2021-12 | $12.40/bu | $12.50/bu |
| 2022-01 | $12.80/bu | $12.90/bu |
| 2022-02 | $14.70/bu | $14.70/bu |
| 2022-03 | $15.50/bu | $15.40/bu |
| 2022-04 | $15.40/bu | $15.80/bu |
| 2022-05 | $16.00/bu | $16.10/bu |
| 2022-06 | $15.90/bu | $16.40/bu |
| 2022-07 | $15.20/bu | $15.50/bu |
| 2022-08 | $15.20/bu | $15.30/bu |
| 2022-09 | $13.90/bu | $14.20/bu |
| 2022-10 | $13.60/bu | $13.50/bu |
| 2022-11 | $14.10/bu | $14.00/bu |
| 2022-12 | $14.30/bu | $14.40/bu |
| 2023-01 | $14.60/bu | $14.50/bu |
| 2023-02 | $15.10/bu | $15.10/bu |
| 2023-03 | $14.90/bu | $14.90/bu |
| 2023-04 | $14.30/bu | $14.90/bu |
| 2023-05 | $14.30/bu | $14.40/bu |
| 2023-06 | $13.90/bu | $14.20/bu |
| 2023-07 | $14.50/bu | $14.70/bu |
| 2023-08 | $13.90/bu | $14.10/bu |
| 2023-09 | $13.00/bu | $13.20/bu |
| 2023-10 | $12.60/bu | $12.70/bu |
| 2023-11 | $12.80/bu | $13.00/bu |
| 2023-12 | $12.80/bu | $13.10/bu |
| 2024-01 | $12.70/bu | $12.80/bu |
| 2024-02 | $11.50/bu | $11.90/bu |
| 2024-03 | $11.50/bu | $11.80/bu |
| 2024-04 | $11.40/bu | $11.80/bu |
| 2024-05 | $11.60/bu | $11.90/bu |
| 2024-06 | $11.60/bu | $11.80/bu |
| 2024-07 | $11.10/bu | $11.30/bu |
| 2024-08 | $10.10/bu | $10.30/bu |
| 2024-09 | $10.20/bu | $10.20/bu |
| 2024-10 | $9.75/bu | $9.91/bu |
| 2024-11 | $9.55/bu | $9.84/bu |
| 2024-12 | $9.63/bu | $9.79/bu |
| 2025-01 | $9.69/bu | $10.00/bu |
| 2025-02 | $9.84/bu | $10.20/bu |
| 2025-03 | $9.93/bu | $10.20/bu |
| 2025-04 | $9.82/bu | $10.20/bu |
| 2025-05 | $10.10/bu | $10.40/bu |
| 2025-06 | $10.00/bu | $10.40/bu |
| 2025-07 | $10.00/bu | $10.20/bu |
| 2025-08 | $9.66/bu | $10.00/bu |
| 2025-09 | $9.67/bu | $9.93/bu |
| 2025-10 | $9.61/bu | $9.69/bu |
| 2025-11 | $10.20/bu | $10.50/bu |
| 2025-12 | $9.99/bu | $10.30/bu |
| 2026-01 | $10.00/bu | $10.30/bu |
| 2026-02 | $10.30/bu | $10.60/bu |
| 2026-03 | $10.90/bu | $11.10/bu |
| 2026-04 | $10.90/bu | $11.20/bu |
| 2026-05 | $11.40/bu | $11.60/bu |
| 2026-06 | $11.10/bu | $11.30/bu |
| 2026-07 | $11.60/bu | $11.60/bu |
| 2026-08 | $12.10/bu | $12.10/bu |
How Nebraska compares
Top Soybeans-producing states, August 2026 price
| State | Price | vs US avg |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $12.4/bu | +2.5% |
| Ohio | $12.4/bu | +2.5% |
| Illinois | $12.2/bu | +0.8% |
| Missouri | $12.2/bu | +0.8% |
| Indiana | $12.1/bu | +0% |
| Iowa | $12.1/bu | +0% |
| Kansas | $12.1/bu | +0% |
| Nebraska | $12.1/bu | +0% |
What this price means for Nebraska Soybeans farmers
Nebraska soybeans averaged $12.10 per bushel in August 2026, matching the national average exactly with no basis differential, meaning local elevator competition and transportation costs in the state are currently aligned with the broader US market. That August print represents a notable jump from the $10.90 per bushel recorded back in March and April, reflecting a steady upward trend through the summer months. When basis gaps do emerge between Nebraska and the national figure, they are almost always driven by proximity to crush facilities, river access, and regional elevator competition rather than any difference in grain quality. Compared to last year's finalized marketing-year-average of $9.79 per bushel, the current trajectory looks meaningfully stronger, with this year's preliminary MYA sitting at $10.10, a gain of $0.31 per bushel year over year.
Producers and agronomists should be careful not to treat August's $12.10 spot as a budgeting anchor for the full operation, since a single monthly print can reflect short-term export demand, weather scares, or speculative positioning that may not persist. Forward contracting a portion of remaining bushels off a strong monthly price like this one can make sense as a risk management tool, locking in margin above your cost of production while the basis is favorable. However, for annual revenue planning, enterprise budgeting, and loan repayment projections, the marketing-year-average of $10.10 per bushel is the appropriate figure to build around, since it smooths out the volatility visible in any individual month. Using a single high month to set revenue expectations for the whole year risks overestimating income and underestimating the discipline needed to manage cash flow through the rest of the marketing year.
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Frequently asked questions — Nebraska Soybeans price
Why does Nebraska's soybean price of $12.1/bushel match the US average exactly in August 2026?
Nebraska's August 2026 soybean price of $12.1/bushel reflects a basis of $0/bushel relative to the national average, meaning local supply, demand, and transportation costs are currently balanced with the broader US market. Basis can shift month to month based on crush facility capacity, export demand at Gulf terminals, and local elevator competition, so farmers should monitor it regularly when timing sales.
What is the difference between Nebraska's August 2026 soybean price of $12.1/bushel and the marketing-year-average price of $10.1/bushel?
The $12.1/bushel figure is a single-month price snapshot for August 2026, while the $10.1/bushel marketing-year-average (MYA) represents the weighted average price received by farmers across the entire September-to-August marketing year. The $2.00/bushel gap between them indicates that August prices are currently above the season-long average, which is relevant for crop insurance calculations and USDA farm program payment determinations that rely on the MYA rather than monthly prices.
How frequently does USDA update Nebraska soybean 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 near the end of each month for the prior month's data. The marketing-year-average price is revised each month as new monthly price data is incorporated, with a final MYA figure published after the marketing year closes in August, so both figures are subject to revision until that final release.
How can I use Nebraska's $12.1/bushel August 2026 soybean price alongside yield data to estimate my farm's potential revenue?
Multiply your expected or actual harvested yield per acre by the $12.1/bushel price to estimate gross revenue per acre; for example, a 55 bushel-per-acre yield would project roughly $665.50 per acre in gross receipts. For whole-operation planning, agronomists typically compare this per-acre revenue estimate against your cost of production and then run the same calculation using the $10.1/bushel MYA to stress-test revenue projections across likely price scenarios before committing to forward contracts or storage decisions.