South Dakota Corn Price — USDA NASS Monthly & MYA Data
South Dakota Corn price reached $4.13/bu in August 2026 — $0.32/bu below the US average of $4.45/bu. Monthly price received by producers, sourced directly from USDA NASS.
Corn monthly price trend
South Dakota vs the US average, last 24 months of USDA NASS data
| Month | South Dakota price | US average |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01 | $3.56/bu | $3.79/bu |
| 2020-02 | $3.52/bu | $3.78/bu |
| 2020-03 | $3.42/bu | $3.68/bu |
| 2020-04 | $3.00/bu | $3.29/bu |
| 2020-05 | $2.80/bu | $3.20/bu |
| 2020-06 | $2.89/bu | $3.16/bu |
| 2020-07 | $2.94/bu | $3.21/bu |
| 2020-08 | $2.82/bu | $3.12/bu |
| 2020-09 | $3.03/bu | $3.41/bu |
| 2020-10 | $3.37/bu | $3.61/bu |
| 2020-11 | $3.54/bu | $3.79/bu |
| 2020-12 | $3.76/bu | $3.97/bu |
| 2021-01 | $4.01/bu | $4.24/bu |
| 2021-02 | $4.63/bu | $4.75/bu |
| 2021-03 | $4.76/bu | $4.89/bu |
| 2021-04 | $5.34/bu | $5.31/bu |
| 2021-05 | $6.06/bu | $5.91/bu |
| 2021-06 | $5.99/bu | $6.00/bu |
| 2021-07 | $6.21/bu | $6.12/bu |
| 2021-08 | $6.42/bu | $6.32/bu |
| 2021-09 | $5.58/bu | $5.47/bu |
| 2021-10 | $5.17/bu | $5.02/bu |
| 2021-11 | $5.34/bu | $5.26/bu |
| 2021-12 | $5.58/bu | $5.47/bu |
| 2022-01 | $5.69/bu | $5.58/bu |
| 2022-02 | $6.09/bu | $6.09/bu |
| 2022-03 | $6.68/bu | $6.56/bu |
| 2022-04 | $7.14/bu | $7.07/bu |
| 2022-05 | $7.27/bu | $7.26/bu |
| 2022-06 | $7.43/bu | $7.38/bu |
| 2022-07 | $7.25/bu | $7.25/bu |
| 2022-08 | $7.13/bu | $7.24/bu |
| 2022-09 | $7.04/bu | $7.09/bu |
| 2022-10 | $6.40/bu | $6.49/bu |
| 2022-11 | $6.45/bu | $6.49/bu |
| 2022-12 | $6.62/bu | $6.58/bu |
| 2023-01 | $6.60/bu | $6.63/bu |
| 2023-02 | $6.75/bu | $6.80/bu |
| 2023-03 | $6.66/bu | $6.67/bu |
| 2023-04 | $6.83/bu | $6.70/bu |
| 2023-05 | $6.57/bu | $6.54/bu |
| 2023-06 | $6.50/bu | $6.49/bu |
| 2023-07 | $6.13/bu | $6.22/bu |
| 2023-08 | $5.67/bu | $5.73/bu |
| 2023-09 | $4.92/bu | $5.21/bu |
| 2023-10 | $4.74/bu | $4.93/bu |
| 2023-11 | $4.47/bu | $4.66/bu |
| 2023-12 | $4.40/bu | $4.80/bu |
| 2024-01 | $4.42/bu | $4.74/bu |
| 2024-02 | $4.08/bu | $4.36/bu |
| 2024-03 | $4.12/bu | $4.36/bu |
| 2024-04 | $4.16/bu | $4.39/bu |
| 2024-05 | $4.33/bu | $4.51/bu |
| 2024-06 | $4.25/bu | $4.48/bu |
| 2024-07 | $4.00/bu | $4.23/bu |
| 2024-08 | $3.66/bu | $3.84/bu |
| 2024-09 | $3.70/bu | $3.97/bu |
| 2024-10 | $3.79/bu | $3.99/bu |
| 2024-11 | $3.79/bu | $4.07/bu |
| 2024-12 | $3.98/bu | $4.23/bu |
| 2025-01 | $4.08/bu | $4.29/bu |
| 2025-02 | $4.36/bu | $4.58/bu |
| 2025-03 | $4.29/bu | $4.57/bu |
| 2025-04 | $4.38/bu | $4.62/bu |
| 2025-05 | $4.36/bu | $4.64/bu |
| 2025-06 | $4.22/bu | $4.47/bu |
| 2025-07 | $4.04/bu | $4.29/bu |
| 2025-08 | $3.67/bu | $3.96/bu |
| 2025-09 | $3.67/bu | $4.00/bu |
| 2025-10 | $3.64/bu | $3.93/bu |
| 2025-11 | $3.68/bu | $3.98/bu |
| 2025-12 | $3.71/bu | $4.10/bu |
| 2026-01 | $3.76/bu | $4.12/bu |
| 2026-02 | $3.78/bu | $4.12/bu |
| 2026-03 | $3.91/bu | $4.27/bu |
| 2026-04 | $4.03/bu | $4.31/bu |
| 2026-05 | $4.13/bu | $4.48/bu |
| 2026-06 | $3.94/bu | $4.28/bu |
| 2026-07 | $3.96/bu | $4.26/bu |
| 2026-08 | $4.13/bu | $4.45/bu |
How South Dakota 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 South Dakota Corn farmers
South Dakota corn prices reached $4.13 per bushel in August 2026, sitting $0.32 below the national average of $4.45 per bushel for the same month. That gap is typical for the Northern Plains and reflects state-level basis factors — primarily transportation costs to terminal markets and the competitive dynamics among local elevators — rather than any difference in crop quality or yield potential. Looking back at the marketing-year-average, this year's preliminary MYA of $3.80 per bushel trails last year's finalized figure of $4.00 per bushel by $0.20, signaling a modest but meaningful step down in average realized prices across the full marketing season.
For marketing and selling decisions, it is important to distinguish between what a single monthly price print tells you and what the MYA tells you. The August 2026 reading of $4.13 per bushel can be a useful reference point when evaluating a forward contract or a hedge placed right now, since it reflects current cash market conditions and nearby basis levels. However, locking in revenue projections or building an annual operating budget around any one month's price introduces real risk, because the recent monthly range alone — from $3.91 in March to $4.13 in August — shows how much prices can move within a single crop year. The marketing-year-average, even in its preliminary form at $3.80 per bushel, smooths out that volatility and gives a far more reliable foundation for annual revenue planning, loan servicing projections, and input cost recovery analysis.
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Frequently asked questions — South Dakota Corn price
Why is South Dakota's corn price of $4.13/bushel lower than the US average of $4.45/bushel in August 2026?
South Dakota corn prices typically run below the national average due to the state's inland location and reliance on rail and truck transportation to reach export terminals and major processing facilities, creating a negative basis of $0.32/bushel. Local supply conditions, elevator competition, and regional demand from ethanol plants and livestock feeders also influence how South Dakota prices deviate from the USDA national average benchmark.
What is the difference between South Dakota's August 2026 monthly corn price of $4.13/bushel and the marketing-year-average (MYA) price of $3.80/bushel?
The monthly price of $4.13/bushel reflects what South Dakota farmers were actually receiving for corn sold during August 2026, while the marketing-year-average of $3.80/bushel represents the weighted average price across the entire September 2025–August 2026 marketing year, accounting for all months when corn was marketed. The MYA is particularly important for USDA farm program calculations, including ARC and PLC reference price comparisons, so a higher late-season price like August's $4.13 can pull the final MYA upward but may not fully offset lower prices earlier in the year.
How frequently does the USDA update South Dakota corn price data, and when should I expect the next release?
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) publishes 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 is finalized after the August report closes out the corn marketing year, so farmers and agronomists should monitor the monthly NASS Agricultural Prices release schedule to stay current with revisions and new data points.
How can I use South Dakota's corn price data alongside yield estimates to project gross revenue per acre?
To estimate gross revenue, multiply your expected or actual corn yield in bushels per acre by the relevant price—for example, at South Dakota's August 2026 price of $4.13/bushel, a 175 bu/acre yield would project $722.75/acre in gross revenue. For whole-farm planning and program enrollment decisions, using the MYA price of $3.80/bushel provides a more conservative and program-relevant estimate, yielding $665/acre at the same yield, which better reflects average returns across the full marketing year rather than a single month's price.