Wisconsin Corn Price — USDA NASS Monthly & MYA Data
Wisconsin Corn price reached $4.28/bu in August 2026 — $0.17/bu below the US average of $4.45/bu. Monthly price received by producers, sourced directly from USDA NASS.
Corn monthly price trend
Wisconsin vs the US average, last 24 months of USDA NASS data
| Month | Wisconsin price | US average |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01 | $3.66/bu | $3.79/bu |
| 2020-02 | $3.66/bu | $3.78/bu |
| 2020-03 | $3.51/bu | $3.68/bu |
| 2020-04 | $3.10/bu | $3.29/bu |
| 2020-05 | $3.09/bu | $3.20/bu |
| 2020-06 | $3.18/bu | $3.16/bu |
| 2020-07 | $3.05/bu | $3.21/bu |
| 2020-08 | $3.02/bu | $3.12/bu |
| 2020-09 | $3.26/bu | $3.41/bu |
| 2020-10 | $3.37/bu | $3.61/bu |
| 2020-11 | $3.57/bu | $3.79/bu |
| 2020-12 | $3.80/bu | $3.97/bu |
| 2021-01 | $4.12/bu | $4.24/bu |
| 2021-02 | $4.74/bu | $4.75/bu |
| 2021-03 | $4.75/bu | $4.89/bu |
| 2021-04 | $5.15/bu | $5.31/bu |
| 2021-05 | $5.93/bu | $5.91/bu |
| 2021-06 | $5.65/bu | $6.00/bu |
| 2021-07 | $6.04/bu | $6.12/bu |
| 2021-08 | $6.17/bu | $6.32/bu |
| 2021-09 | $5.82/bu | $5.47/bu |
| 2021-10 | $4.79/bu | $5.02/bu |
| 2021-11 | $5.06/bu | $5.26/bu |
| 2021-12 | $5.33/bu | $5.47/bu |
| 2022-01 | $5.39/bu | $5.58/bu |
| 2022-02 | $5.84/bu | $6.09/bu |
| 2022-03 | $6.34/bu | $6.56/bu |
| 2022-04 | $6.89/bu | $7.07/bu |
| 2022-05 | $6.91/bu | $7.26/bu |
| 2022-06 | $7.07/bu | $7.38/bu |
| 2022-07 | $6.79/bu | $7.25/bu |
| 2022-08 | $6.95/bu | $7.24/bu |
| 2022-09 | $7.12/bu | $7.09/bu |
| 2022-10 | $5.99/bu | $6.49/bu |
| 2022-11 | $6.08/bu | $6.49/bu |
| 2022-12 | $6.09/bu | $6.58/bu |
| 2023-01 | $6.20/bu | $6.63/bu |
| 2023-02 | $6.34/bu | $6.80/bu |
| 2023-03 | $6.25/bu | $6.67/bu |
| 2023-04 | $6.30/bu | $6.70/bu |
| 2023-05 | $6.24/bu | $6.54/bu |
| 2023-06 | $6.24/bu | $6.49/bu |
| 2023-07 | $6.16/bu | $6.22/bu |
| 2023-08 | $5.63/bu | $5.73/bu |
| 2023-09 | $5.07/bu | $5.21/bu |
| 2023-10 | $4.80/bu | $4.93/bu |
| 2023-11 | $4.40/bu | $4.66/bu |
| 2023-12 | $4.50/bu | $4.80/bu |
| 2024-01 | $4.45/bu | $4.74/bu |
| 2024-02 | $4.14/bu | $4.36/bu |
| 2024-03 | $4.09/bu | $4.36/bu |
| 2024-04 | $4.14/bu | $4.39/bu |
| 2024-05 | $4.25/bu | $4.51/bu |
| 2024-06 | $4.24/bu | $4.48/bu |
| 2024-07 | $4.08/bu | $4.23/bu |
| 2024-08 | $3.73/bu | $3.84/bu |
| 2024-09 | $3.70/bu | $3.97/bu |
| 2024-10 | $3.88/bu | $3.99/bu |
| 2024-11 | $3.90/bu | $4.07/bu |
| 2024-12 | $4.03/bu | $4.23/bu |
| 2025-01 | $4.19/bu | $4.29/bu |
| 2025-02 | $4.51/bu | $4.58/bu |
| 2025-03 | $4.39/bu | $4.57/bu |
| 2025-04 | $4.55/bu | $4.62/bu |
| 2025-05 | $4.55/bu | $4.64/bu |
| 2025-06 | $4.44/bu | $4.47/bu |
| 2025-07 | $4.28/bu | $4.29/bu |
| 2025-08 | $3.95/bu | $3.96/bu |
| 2025-09 | $3.98/bu | $4.00/bu |
| 2025-10 | $3.79/bu | $3.93/bu |
| 2025-11 | $3.86/bu | $3.98/bu |
| 2025-12 | $3.94/bu | $4.10/bu |
| 2026-01 | $3.95/bu | $4.12/bu |
| 2026-02 | $3.96/bu | $4.12/bu |
| 2026-03 | $4.10/bu | $4.27/bu |
| 2026-04 | $4.16/bu | $4.31/bu |
| 2026-05 | $4.30/bu | $4.48/bu |
| 2026-06 | $4.20/bu | $4.28/bu |
| 2026-07 | $4.16/bu | $4.26/bu |
| 2026-08 | $4.28/bu | $4.45/bu |
How Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin Corn farmers
Wisconsin corn prices reached $4.28 per bushel in August 2026, sitting $0.17 below the national average of $4.45 per bushel. That gap is typical for a landlocked Corn Belt state where basis reflects local elevator competition, distance to terminal markets, and regional transportation costs rather than any difference in crop quality or productivity. Looking back at marketing-year averages, Wisconsin's current MYA of $4.05 per bushel — still preliminary — trails last year's finalized figure of $4.13 per bushel by $0.08, a modest but meaningful decline that aligns with broader softening in corn futures. Month-over-month, prices have trended upward from a March low of $4.10 to the current August print, suggesting some seasonal strength entering the new crop marketing window.
The August monthly price of $4.28 per bushel can be a useful benchmark for evaluating a forward contract if your grain is ready to move now, but it is a poor foundation for annual revenue planning. A single monthly print captures one moment in the market and can overstate or understate the cash flow a farm will actually realize across a full marketing year of staggered sales. The marketing-year average of $4.05 per bushel — even in preliminary form — smooths out those swings and gives a far more reliable number for building an enterprise budget, projecting loan repayment capacity, or benchmarking against your cost of production. When evaluating whether to lock in a forward contract, compare the offered price against both the current monthly figure and the running MYA to understand whether you are capturing a seasonal premium or simply matching what the full year is already delivering on average.
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Frequently asked questions — Wisconsin Corn price
Why is Wisconsin's corn price of $4.28/bushel lower than the US average of $4.45/bushel in August 2026?
Wisconsin corn trades at a $0.17/bushel discount to the national average, a difference commonly referred to as basis, which reflects local supply-demand conditions, transportation costs to end-use markets, and regional elevator competition. Farmers in Wisconsin should monitor this basis spread when comparing local cash bids to Chicago Board of Trade futures prices, as a persistently negative basis may signal an opportunity to explore alternative markets or storage strategies.
What is the difference between Wisconsin's August 2026 corn price of $4.28/bushel and the marketing-year-average price of $4.05/bushel?
The $4.28/bushel figure is the USDA-reported monthly price received by Wisconsin farmers for August 2026, while the $4.05/bushel marketing-year-average (MYA) represents the weighted average price across the entire September-to-August crop marketing year. The MYA is the figure used by USDA for program payment calculations and crop insurance benchmarks, so farmers should understand that a strong late-season month like August can pull the MYA higher, but early-season low prices carry significant weight in that annual average.
How frequently does USDA update Wisconsin corn price data and where does it come from?
USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) releases state-level prices received, including Wisconsin corn, on a monthly basis through its Agricultural Prices report, typically published near the end of each month. These estimates are derived from surveys of grain handlers and elevators across the state, so the data reflects actual transaction prices rather than futures-based projections, making them a reliable benchmark for historical analysis and revenue estimation.
How can Wisconsin farmers use the $4.28/bushel August 2026 corn price alongside yield data to estimate gross revenue?
Multiply your farm's expected or realized corn yield in bushels per acre by the $4.28/bushel price to calculate estimated gross revenue per acre; for example, a 180 bu/acre yield would generate approximately $770/acre in gross revenue. For a full-season revenue projection, using the $4.05/bushel marketing-year-average price is more appropriate because it smooths out monthly price volatility and better reflects the blended price a farmer would receive across multiple sales throughout the marketing year.