Washington Wheat Price — USDA NASS Monthly & MYA Data
Washington Wheat price reached $5.99/bu in August 2026 — $0.24/bu below the US average of $6.23/bu. Monthly price received by producers, sourced directly from USDA NASS.
Wheat monthly price trend
Washington vs the US average, last 24 months of USDA NASS data
| Month | Washington price | US average |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01 | $5.63/bu | $4.88/bu |
| 2020-02 | $5.75/bu | $4.88/bu |
| 2020-03 | $5.68/bu | $4.86/bu |
| 2020-04 | $5.73/bu | $4.85/bu |
| 2020-05 | $5.76/bu | $4.76/bu |
| 2020-06 | $5.69/bu | $4.57/bu |
| 2020-07 | $5.51/bu | $4.54/bu |
| 2020-08 | $5.25/bu | $4.54/bu |
| 2020-09 | $5.13/bu | $4.73/bu |
| 2020-10 | $5.52/bu | $4.98/bu |
| 2020-11 | $5.47/bu | $5.24/bu |
| 2020-12 | $5.62/bu | $5.46/bu |
| 2021-01 | $5.91/bu | $5.48/bu |
| 2021-02 | $6.34/bu | $5.83/bu |
| 2021-03 | $6.40/bu | $5.86/bu |
| 2021-04 | $6.73/bu | $6.04/bu |
| 2021-05 | $7.19/bu | $6.46/bu |
| 2021-06 | $7.41/bu | $6.23/bu |
| 2021-07 | $6.86/bu | $6.26/bu |
| 2021-08 | $7.57/bu | $7.14/bu |
| 2021-09 | $9.01/bu | $7.75/bu |
| 2021-10 | $8.72/bu | $7.92/bu |
| 2021-11 | $8.68/bu | $8.52/bu |
| 2021-12 | $8.69/bu | $8.59/bu |
| 2022-01 | $9.32/bu | $8.48/bu |
| 2022-02 | $9.40/bu | $9.16/bu |
| 2022-03 | $9.98/bu | $9.93/bu |
| 2022-04 | $10.20/bu | $10.20/bu |
| 2022-05 | $10.50/bu | $10.90/bu |
| 2022-06 | $10.40/bu | $9.61/bu |
| 2022-07 | $8.95/bu | $8.69/bu |
| 2022-08 | $9.11/bu | $8.55/bu |
| 2022-09 | $8.94/bu | $8.78/bu |
| 2022-10 | $8.45/bu | $9.18/bu |
| 2022-11 | $8.42/bu | $9.15/bu |
| 2022-12 | $8.05/bu | $8.97/bu |
| 2023-01 | $7.88/bu | $8.81/bu |
| 2023-02 | $7.73/bu | $8.54/bu |
| 2023-03 | $7.27/bu | $8.35/bu |
| 2023-04 | $6.89/bu | $8.31/bu |
| 2023-05 | $6.61/bu | $8.07/bu |
| 2023-06 | $6.70/bu | $7.67/bu |
| 2023-07 | $7.69/bu | $7.61/bu |
| 2023-08 | $6.69/bu | $7.34/bu |
| 2023-09 | $6.65/bu | $7.06/bu |
| 2023-10 | $6.03/bu | $6.96/bu |
| 2023-11 | $6.38/bu | $6.52/bu |
| 2023-12 | $6.02/bu | $6.79/bu |
| 2024-01 | $6.21/bu | $6.77/bu |
| 2024-02 | $5.72/bu | $6.34/bu |
| 2024-03 | $5.19/bu | $6.01/bu |
| 2024-04 | $5.29/bu | $5.90/bu |
| 2024-05 | $5.57/bu | $6.19/bu |
| 2024-06 | $5.41/bu | $5.86/bu |
| 2024-07 | $5.32/bu | $5.52/bu |
| 2024-08 | $5.06/bu | $5.23/bu |
| 2024-09 | $5.03/bu | $5.36/bu |
| 2024-10 | $5.29/bu | $5.47/bu |
| 2024-11 | $5.09/bu | $5.45/bu |
| 2024-12 | $5.21/bu | $5.49/bu |
| 2025-01 | $5.24/bu | $5.52/bu |
| 2025-02 | $5.17/bu | $5.59/bu |
| 2025-03 | $5.46/bu | $5.71/bu |
| 2025-04 | $5.28/bu | $5.61/bu |
| 2025-05 | $5.37/bu | $5.58/bu |
| 2025-06 | $5.41/bu | $5.28/bu |
| 2025-07 | $5.38/bu | $4.94/bu |
| 2025-08 | $5.32/bu | $4.84/bu |
| 2025-09 | $5.03/bu | $4.76/bu |
| 2025-10 | $4.96/bu | $4.73/bu |
| 2025-11 | $5.11/bu | $4.90/bu |
| 2025-12 | $5.21/bu | $5.03/bu |
| 2026-01 | $5.11/bu | $5.07/bu |
| 2026-02 | $5.16/bu | $5.15/bu |
| 2026-03 | $5.35/bu | $5.52/bu |
| 2026-04 | $5.50/bu | $5.70/bu |
| 2026-05 | $5.57/bu | $5.88/bu |
| 2026-06 | $5.74/bu | $5.70/bu |
| 2026-07 | $5.88/bu | $6.06/bu |
| 2026-08 | $5.99/bu | $6.23/bu |
How Washington 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 Washington Wheat farmers
Washington wheat prices reached $5.99 per bushel in August 2026, continuing a steady climb from $5.35 in March and representing the strongest monthly print so far this year. That figure sits $0.24 below the national average of $6.23 per bushel, a gap that reflects state-level basis factors — primarily inland transportation costs to Pacific Northwest export terminals and the competitive dynamics among local elevators — rather than any difference in grain quality or agronomic performance. For annual revenue context, Washington's current marketing-year-average stands at $5.18 per bushel, essentially flat compared to last year's finalized MYA of $5.20, a year-over-year decline of just $0.02. That stability in the seasonal average tells a calmer story than the month-to-month price movement alone might suggest.
When making marketing and selling decisions, it is tempting to anchor expectations to a strong monthly print like the August $5.99 figure, but forward contracts negotiated off a single month's price can expose growers to significant downside if prices soften later in the marketing year. The marketing-year-average of $5.18 per bushel smooths out those swings and represents what most Washington wheat producers will actually receive across all their sales when the books close. For annual revenue planning, cash flow projections, and input cost recovery analysis, the MYA is the appropriate baseline — not any individual monthly observation. Producers who budget conservatively around the MYA and treat upward monthly moves as opportunistic pricing windows, rather than the new norm, tend to be better positioned heading into the following crop year.
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Frequently asked questions — Washington Wheat price
Why is Washington's wheat price $0.24/bushel below the US average in August 2026?
Washington's August 2026 wheat price of $5.99/bushel sits $0.24 below the US average of $6.23/bushel, a difference commonly referred to as basis, which reflects regional supply-demand dynamics, transportation costs to Pacific export terminals, and local elevator competition. Pacific Northwest wheat is heavily export-oriented, so basis levels in Washington can shift significantly with changes in export demand from Asian markets and vessel freight rates. Monitoring this state-to-national spread helps farmers and agronomists evaluate whether local bids are competitive or whether alternative marketing channels might capture more value.
What is the difference between Washington's August 2026 monthly wheat price of $5.99/bushel and the marketing-year-average price of $5.18/bushel?
The $5.99/bushel figure is the USDA-reported average price received by Washington wheat farmers for the single month of August 2026, while the $5.18/bushel marketing-year-average (MYA) represents the weighted average price across the entire marketing year, which runs June through May for wheat. The MYA is the benchmark USDA uses to determine Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) program payments, making it the more critical figure for farm program planning. A monthly price well above the MYA, as seen here, indicates that prices may have been lower during other months of the marketing year, pulling the season-long average down.
How frequently does USDA update Washington wheat price data, and when should I expect the next revision?
USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) publishes state-level prices received, including Washington wheat, on a monthly basis through its Agricultural Prices report, typically released near the last business day of the following month. These estimates can be subject to revision in subsequent monthly releases as additional survey data is collected from farmers and elevators. The marketing-year-average price is finalized after the marketing year closes in May and is published in the NASS annual summary, so MYA figures for the current year should be treated as preliminary until that final release.
How can I use Washington's wheat price data alongside yield estimates to project farm revenue per acre?
To estimate gross revenue per acre, multiply your expected or actual farm yield in bushels per acre by the relevant price—use the current monthly price of $5.99/bushel for a near-term cash flow snapshot, or the MYA of $5.18/bushel to align with how USDA benchmarks program revenue for ARC/PLC calculations. For example, a Washington farm yielding 60 bushels per acre would project roughly $359/acre using the August 2026 price or $311/acre using the MYA, a difference of nearly $48/acre that is meaningful for input cost recovery and loan repayment planning. Pairing county-level yield data from NASS with these price figures gives agronomists and lenders a consistent, USDA-sourced revenue estimate for budgeting and crop insurance benchmarking.