Ohio Corn Price — USDA NASS Monthly & MYA Data
Ohio Corn price reached $4.82/bu in August 2026 — about $0.37/bu above the US average of $4.45/bu. Monthly price received by producers, sourced directly from USDA NASS.
Corn monthly price trend
Ohio vs the US average, last 24 months of USDA NASS data
| Month | Ohio price | US average |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01 | $4.15/bu | $3.79/bu |
| 2020-02 | $4.14/bu | $3.78/bu |
| 2020-03 | $3.99/bu | $3.68/bu |
| 2020-04 | $3.66/bu | $3.29/bu |
| 2020-05 | $3.46/bu | $3.20/bu |
| 2020-06 | $3.54/bu | $3.16/bu |
| 2020-07 | $3.47/bu | $3.21/bu |
| 2020-08 | $3.29/bu | $3.12/bu |
| 2020-09 | $3.62/bu | $3.41/bu |
| 2020-10 | $3.78/bu | $3.61/bu |
| 2020-11 | $3.91/bu | $3.79/bu |
| 2020-12 | $4.11/bu | $3.97/bu |
| 2021-01 | $4.39/bu | $4.24/bu |
| 2021-02 | $4.80/bu | $4.75/bu |
| 2021-03 | $5.06/bu | $4.89/bu |
| 2021-04 | $5.54/bu | $5.31/bu |
| 2021-05 | $6.25/bu | $5.91/bu |
| 2021-06 | $6.34/bu | $6.00/bu |
| 2021-07 | $6.27/bu | $6.12/bu |
| 2021-08 | $6.54/bu | $6.32/bu |
| 2021-09 | $5.74/bu | $5.47/bu |
| 2021-10 | $5.01/bu | $5.02/bu |
| 2021-11 | $5.25/bu | $5.26/bu |
| 2021-12 | $5.41/bu | $5.47/bu |
| 2022-01 | $5.57/bu | $5.58/bu |
| 2022-02 | $5.95/bu | $6.09/bu |
| 2022-03 | $6.53/bu | $6.56/bu |
| 2022-04 | $7.07/bu | $7.07/bu |
| 2022-05 | $7.08/bu | $7.26/bu |
| 2022-06 | $7.22/bu | $7.38/bu |
| 2022-07 | $6.64/bu | $7.25/bu |
| 2022-08 | $6.85/bu | $7.24/bu |
| 2022-09 | $6.58/bu | $7.09/bu |
| 2022-10 | $6.27/bu | $6.49/bu |
| 2022-11 | $6.31/bu | $6.49/bu |
| 2022-12 | $6.24/bu | $6.58/bu |
| 2023-01 | $6.42/bu | $6.63/bu |
| 2023-02 | $6.49/bu | $6.80/bu |
| 2023-03 | $6.28/bu | $6.67/bu |
| 2023-04 | $6.42/bu | $6.70/bu |
| 2023-05 | $6.10/bu | $6.54/bu |
| 2023-06 | $6.19/bu | $6.49/bu |
| 2023-07 | $5.98/bu | $6.22/bu |
| 2023-08 | $5.56/bu | $5.73/bu |
| 2023-09 | $5.50/bu | $5.21/bu |
| 2023-10 | $4.85/bu | $4.93/bu |
| 2023-11 | $4.40/bu | $4.66/bu |
| 2023-12 | $4.64/bu | $4.80/bu |
| 2024-01 | $4.43/bu | $4.74/bu |
| 2024-02 | $4.32/bu | $4.36/bu |
| 2024-03 | $4.32/bu | $4.36/bu |
| 2024-04 | $4.31/bu | $4.39/bu |
| 2024-05 | $4.43/bu | $4.51/bu |
| 2024-06 | $4.38/bu | $4.48/bu |
| 2024-07 | $4.04/bu | $4.23/bu |
| 2024-08 | $3.68/bu | $3.84/bu |
| 2024-09 | $3.72/bu | $3.97/bu |
| 2024-10 | $3.82/bu | $3.99/bu |
| 2024-11 | $4.03/bu | $4.07/bu |
| 2024-12 | $4.31/bu | $4.23/bu |
| 2025-01 | $4.33/bu | $4.29/bu |
| 2025-02 | $4.67/bu | $4.58/bu |
| 2025-03 | $4.66/bu | $4.57/bu |
| 2025-04 | $4.80/bu | $4.62/bu |
| 2025-05 | $4.87/bu | $4.64/bu |
| 2025-06 | $4.70/bu | $4.47/bu |
| 2025-07 | $4.57/bu | $4.29/bu |
| 2025-08 | $4.16/bu | $3.96/bu |
| 2025-09 | $3.97/bu | $4.00/bu |
| 2025-10 | $3.98/bu | $3.93/bu |
| 2025-11 | $4.15/bu | $3.98/bu |
| 2025-12 | $4.36/bu | $4.10/bu |
| 2026-01 | $4.19/bu | $4.12/bu |
| 2026-02 | $4.41/bu | $4.12/bu |
| 2026-03 | $4.59/bu | $4.27/bu |
| 2026-04 | $4.68/bu | $4.31/bu |
| 2026-05 | $4.84/bu | $4.48/bu |
| 2026-06 | $4.59/bu | $4.28/bu |
| 2026-07 | $4.68/bu | $4.26/bu |
| 2026-08 | $4.82/bu | $4.45/bu |
How Ohio 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 Ohio Corn farmers
Ohio corn prices reached $4.82 per bushel in August 2026, sitting $0.37 above the national average of $4.45 per bushel for the same month. That premium over the US figure largely reflects state-level basis factors — transportation infrastructure, regional elevator competition, and proximity to end-use demand — rather than any difference in crop quality relative to other producing states. Compared to Ohio's prior marketing-year-average of $4.28 per bushel, the August print looks encouraging, though the current marketing-year-average of $4.25 per bushel tells a more tempered story, running just $0.03 below the finalized prior-year figure and suggesting the overall price environment for the 2025-26 crop year remains roughly flat year over year.
When it comes to marketing decisions, a single monthly price like the August $4.82 figure can be useful for evaluating whether a forward contract or basis agreement struck today is competitive, but it carries real risk if used as the foundation for broader revenue projections. Monthly prints fluctuate — Ohio prices ranged from $4.59 to $4.84 per bushel across the March-through-August 2026 window — meaning any one month can flatter or understate what a producer will actually average across the marketing year. The marketing-year-average, currently estimated at $4.25 per bushel, smooths that volatility and represents the price most growers will effectively receive when all bushels are sold across the full crop year, making it the appropriate benchmark for annual income planning, operating loan sizing, and land rent analysis. Locking in a forward contract off a strong monthly print is a tactical decision; budgeting off the MYA is a discipline that protects against the optimism that a peak-month number can invite.
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Frequently asked questions — Ohio Corn price
Why is the Ohio corn price of $4.82/bushel higher than the US average of $4.45/bushel in August 2026?
Ohio's corn price carries a positive basis of $0.37/bushel above the national average, which reflects local supply-and-demand conditions such as proximity to ethanol plants, livestock feed demand, and export terminal access through Great Lakes ports. Basis can shift month to month based on regional crop conditions, transportation costs, and processor competition, so Ohio farmers often benefit from monitoring this spread when timing cash sales or forward contracts.
What is the difference between Ohio's August 2026 corn price of $4.82/bushel and the marketing-year-average price of $4.25/bushel?
The $4.82/bushel figure is the USDA-reported monthly price received by Ohio farmers for August 2026, representing a single snapshot in time, while the $4.25/bushel marketing-year-average (MYA) reflects the weighted average price across the entire September 2025–August 2026 crop marketing year. The MYA is the price used to calculate crop insurance revenue guarantees and ARC-CO benchmark revenues, making it a critical figure for evaluating farm program payments rather than individual marketing decisions.
How frequently does USDA update Ohio corn price data, and when can I expect the next revision?
USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) publishes monthly prices received data through its Agricultural Prices report, typically released on the last business day of the following month. Because survey revisions can occur, it is good practice to check for updated figures each month, particularly for prices close to the end of the marketing year when final MYA calculations are reconciled.
How can I use Ohio's corn price data alongside yield estimates to project my farm's revenue per acre?
Multiply your expected or actual yield in bushels per acre by the relevant corn price to estimate gross revenue; for example, a yield of 185 bu/acre at the August 2026 Ohio price of $4.82/bushel projects to approximately $891.70 per acre. For a full-season revenue estimate aligned with crop insurance and farm program benchmarks, use the MYA price of $4.25/bushel instead, which would project $786.25 per acre at the same yield, giving you a conservative planning baseline for input cost recovery and profitability analysis.