Tennessee Corn Price — USDA NASS Monthly & MYA Data
Tennessee Corn price reached $4.90/bu in August 2026 — about $0.45/bu above the US average of $4.45/bu. Monthly price received by producers, sourced directly from USDA NASS.
Corn monthly price trend
Tennessee vs the US average, last 24 months of USDA NASS data
| Month | Tennessee price | US average |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01 | $3.76/bu | $3.79/bu |
| 2020-02 | $3.97/bu | $3.78/bu |
| 2020-03 | $4.02/bu | $3.68/bu |
| 2020-04 | $3.53/bu | $3.29/bu |
| 2020-05 | $3.13/bu | $3.20/bu |
| 2020-06 | $3.12/bu | $3.16/bu |
| 2020-07 | $3.56/bu | $3.21/bu |
| 2020-08 | $3.55/bu | $3.12/bu |
| 2020-09 | $3.74/bu | $3.41/bu |
| 2020-10 | $3.95/bu | $3.61/bu |
| 2020-11 | $4.31/bu | $3.79/bu |
| 2020-12 | $4.30/bu | $3.97/bu |
| 2021-01 | $4.58/bu | $4.24/bu |
| 2021-02 | $5.32/bu | $4.75/bu |
| 2021-03 | $5.42/bu | $4.89/bu |
| 2021-04 | $5.55/bu | $5.31/bu |
| 2021-05 | $6.49/bu | $5.91/bu |
| 2021-06 | $6.73/bu | $6.00/bu |
| 2021-07 | $7.08/bu | $6.12/bu |
| 2021-08 | $6.50/bu | $6.32/bu |
| 2021-09 | $5.02/bu | $5.47/bu |
| 2021-10 | $5.08/bu | $5.02/bu |
| 2021-11 | $5.65/bu | $5.26/bu |
| 2021-12 | $5.86/bu | $5.47/bu |
| 2022-01 | $5.81/bu | $5.58/bu |
| 2022-02 | $6.09/bu | $6.09/bu |
| 2022-03 | $6.98/bu | $6.56/bu |
| 2022-04 | $7.60/bu | $7.07/bu |
| 2022-05 | $7.29/bu | $7.26/bu |
| 2022-06 | $7.59/bu | $7.38/bu |
| 2022-07 | $7.28/bu | $7.25/bu |
| 2022-08 | $7.25/bu | $7.24/bu |
| 2022-09 | $6.61/bu | $7.09/bu |
| 2022-10 | $6.52/bu | $6.49/bu |
| 2022-11 | $6.04/bu | $6.49/bu |
| 2022-12 | $6.91/bu | $6.58/bu |
| 2023-01 | $7.01/bu | $6.63/bu |
| 2023-02 | $7.20/bu | $6.80/bu |
| 2023-03 | $7.15/bu | $6.67/bu |
| 2023-04 | $6.42/bu | $6.70/bu |
| 2023-05 | $6.96/bu | $6.54/bu |
| 2023-06 | $6.82/bu | $6.49/bu |
| 2023-07 | $6.80/bu | $6.22/bu |
| 2023-08 | $6.01/bu | $5.73/bu |
| 2023-09 | $4.86/bu | $5.21/bu |
| 2023-10 | $4.57/bu | $4.93/bu |
| 2023-11 | $4.93/bu | $4.66/bu |
| 2023-12 | $4.99/bu | $4.80/bu |
| 2024-01 | $4.99/bu | $4.74/bu |
| 2024-02 | $4.52/bu | $4.36/bu |
| 2024-03 | $4.59/bu | $4.36/bu |
| 2024-04 | $4.09/bu | $4.39/bu |
| 2024-05 | $4.59/bu | $4.51/bu |
| 2024-06 | $4.53/bu | $4.48/bu |
| 2024-07 | $4.21/bu | $4.23/bu |
| 2024-08 | $4.01/bu | $3.84/bu |
| 2024-09 | $4.03/bu | $3.97/bu |
| 2024-10 | $4.78/bu | $3.99/bu |
| 2024-11 | $4.39/bu | $4.07/bu |
| 2024-12 | $4.53/bu | $4.23/bu |
| 2025-01 | $4.69/bu | $4.29/bu |
| 2025-02 | $5.09/bu | $4.58/bu |
| 2025-03 | $5.21/bu | $4.57/bu |
| 2025-04 | $5.07/bu | $4.62/bu |
| 2025-05 | $5.23/bu | $4.64/bu |
| 2025-06 | $4.75/bu | $4.47/bu |
| 2025-07 | $4.73/bu | $4.29/bu |
| 2025-08 | $4.30/bu | $3.96/bu |
| 2025-09 | $4.18/bu | $4.00/bu |
| 2025-10 | $4.26/bu | $3.93/bu |
| 2025-11 | $4.40/bu | $3.98/bu |
| 2025-12 | $4.58/bu | $4.10/bu |
| 2026-01 | $4.71/bu | $4.12/bu |
| 2026-02 | $4.59/bu | $4.12/bu |
| 2026-03 | $4.75/bu | $4.27/bu |
| 2026-04 | $4.76/bu | $4.31/bu |
| 2026-05 | $5.02/bu | $4.48/bu |
| 2026-06 | $4.66/bu | $4.28/bu |
| 2026-07 | $4.86/bu | $4.26/bu |
| 2026-08 | $4.90/bu | $4.45/bu |
How Tennessee 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 Tennessee Corn farmers
Tennessee corn prices reached $4.90 per bushel in August 2026, sitting $0.45 above the national average of $4.45 per bushel for the same period. That premium over the US figure is largely a function of state-level basis conditions — local elevator competition, proximity to feed and ethanol demand, and transportation costs — rather than any meaningful difference in production quality. Comparing August's spot price to last year's finalized marketing-year average of $4.52 per bushel, Tennessee growers are seeing a modest softening in the longer-term trend, with the current marketing-year average running at $4.40 per bushel, a $0.12 decline year over year. While that MYA figure remains preliminary and could shift as additional months are reported, it signals a slightly tighter revenue environment heading into the close of the marketing year.
Growers and agronomists should be careful about anchoring marketing decisions to any single monthly print, including the August high of $4.90 per bushel. Forward contracting off a strong monthly number can be tempting, but a one-month price reflects a specific moment of local basis strength and seasonal demand that may not persist through delivery. The marketing-year average of $4.40 per bushel is the more reliable foundation for annual revenue planning, operating cost recovery analysis, and loan repayment projections, because it smooths out the volatility visible in the monthly swing from $4.66 in June to $5.02 in May and back. Use the monthly spot price to evaluate the timing of individual sales or contracts, but anchor your whole-farm budget to the MYA so your planning assumptions reflect realistic, season-long market conditions rather than a favorable snapshot.
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Frequently asked questions — Tennessee Corn price
Why is Tennessee's corn price of $4.90/bushel higher than the US average of $4.45/bushel in August 2026?
Tennessee's corn price carries a positive basis of $0.45/bushel above the national average, which reflects local supply-and-demand conditions including proximity to regional livestock feed markets, ethanol facilities, and export corridors along the Tennessee River system. Basis can shift month to month based on local crop conditions, transportation costs, and buyer competition, so monitoring this premium helps Tennessee producers decide whether to sell locally or explore alternative markets.
What is the difference between Tennessee's August 2026 corn price of $4.90/bushel and the marketing-year-average price of $4.40/bushel?
The August 2026 monthly price of $4.90/bushel is a single-month snapshot reported by USDA, while the marketing-year-average (MYA) of $4.40/bushel represents the weighted average price received by Tennessee corn farmers across the entire September-to-August crop marketing year. The MYA is the figure used for USDA commodity program calculations such as ARC and PLC payments, so understanding how late-season monthly prices pull the MYA up or down is critical for estimating potential safety-net program outcomes.
How frequently does USDA update Tennessee corn price data, and when should I expect the next revision?
USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) publishes state-level corn prices monthly through the Agricultural Prices report, typically released on the last business day of the following month. Final marketing-year-average prices are confirmed after the marketing year closes in August and may be subject to minor revisions in subsequent NASS publications, so producers should check the latest NASS release before finalizing any marketing or program enrollment decisions.
How can I use Tennessee's corn price data alongside yield estimates to project farm revenue per acre?
Multiply your expected or realized corn yield in bushels per acre by the applicable price—for example, a 175 bu/acre yield at the August 2026 price of $4.90/bushel projects gross revenue of $857.50 per acre for bushels sold in that month. For a full-season revenue estimate, applying the MYA price of $4.40/bushel to your total production gives a more conservative benchmark of $770 per acre, which aligns with how ARC-CO benchmark revenues are calculated and helps you stress-test profitability against input costs.