Colorado Grain Prices Today: Cash Corn, Soybean & Wheat Bids
Today’s Colorado grain prices: the average cash bid for corn, soybeans, wheat and other grains across Colorado, with prices, basis and year-ago bids for each location in the USDA daily report. Eastern Colorado grows hard red winter wheat, corn, sorghum and some soybeans. USDA reports bids from country elevators on the plains.
Last updated: September 29, 2026
Colorado corn bids
| Location | Buyer | Bid range ($/bu) | Average | Basis (¢) | Year ago | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central | Country elevator | $5.82 – $6.02 | $5.89 | 60.00Z to 80.00Z | $4.64 | Current |
| North Central | Country elevator | $5.82 – $6.02 | $5.89 | 60.00Z to 80.00Z | $4.42 | Sep – Nov |
| Northeast | Country elevator | $5.17 – $5.52 | $5.30 | -5.00Z to 30.00Z | $3.88 | Current |
| Northeast | Country elevator | $5.17 – $5.52 | $5.31 | -5.00Z to 30.00Z | $3.88 | Sep – Nov |
| Southeast | Country elevator | $5.02 | $5.02 | -20.00Z | $4.00 | Current |
| Southeast | Country elevator | $5.17 – $5.42 | $5.29 | -5.00Z to 20.00Z | $4.00 | Sep – Nov |
| East | Country elevator | $5.15 – $5.82 | $5.31 | -7.00Z to 60.00Z | $3.73 | Current |
| East | Country elevator | $5.22 – $5.27 | $5.24 | 0.00Z to 5.00Z | $3.71 | Sep – Nov |
Colorado soybeans bids
| Location | Buyer | Bid range ($/bu) | Average | Basis (¢) | Year ago | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | Country elevator | $11.73 – $12.03 | $11.95 | -125.00X to -95.00X | $8.77 | Current |
| Northeast | Country elevator | $11.98 – $12.18 | $12.05 | -100.00X to -80.00X | $8.79 | Oct – Nov |
| East | Country elevator | $11.73 | $11.73 | -125.00X | $8.77 | Current |
| East | Country elevator | $11.98 | $11.98 | -100.00X | $8.77 | Oct – Nov |
Colorado hrw wheat bids
| Location | Buyer | Bid range ($/bu) | Average | Basis (¢) | Year ago | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central | Country elevator | $7.13 – $7.38 | $7.22 | -30.00Z to -5.00Z | $4.43 | Current |
| North Central | Country elevator | $7.01 – $7.26 | $7.10 | -55.00N to -30.00N | $4.87 | Jun – Jul |
| Northeast | Country elevator | $6.58 – $6.98 | $6.86 | -85.00Z to -45.00Z | $3.82 | Current |
| Northeast | Country elevator | $6.62 – $7.57 | $6.71 | -95.00N to 0.00N | $4.54 | Jun – Jul |
| Southeast | Country elevator | $6.63 | $6.63 | -80.00Z | $3.98 | Current |
| Southeast | Country elevator | $6.87 | $6.87 | -70.00N | $4.79 | Jun – Jul |
| East | Country elevator | $6.73 – $7.08 | $6.82 | -70.00Z to -35.00Z | $3.89 | Current |
| East | Country elevator | $6.71 – $6.87 | $6.76 | -85.00N to -70.00N | $4.55 | Jun – Jul |
Colorado sorghum bids
| Location | Buyer | Bid range ($/bu) | Average | Basis (¢) | Year ago | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central | Country elevator | $5.17 | $5.17 | -5.00Z | $3.06 | Current |
| North Central | Country elevator | $5.22 | $5.22 | 0.00Z | $3.13 | Sep – Nov |
| Northeast | Country elevator | $4.07 – $4.52 | $4.19 | -115.00Z to -70.00Z | $3.07 | Current |
| Northeast | Country elevator | $4.42 – $4.57 | $4.50 | -80.00Z to -65.00Z | $3.06 | Sep – Nov |
| Northeast | Country elevator | $4.52 | $4.52 | -70.00Z | – | Oct – Nov |
| Southeast | Country elevator | $4.37 – $4.57 | $4.47 | -85.00Z to -65.00Z | $3.06 | Sep – Nov |
| East | Country elevator | $4.12 – $4.47 | $4.35 | -110.00Z to -75.00Z | $3.03 | Current |
| East | Country elevator | $4.47 – $4.72 | $4.55 | -75.00Z to -50.00Z | $3.04 | Sep – Nov |
Basis codes: Z = December futures, H = March, K = May, N = July, U = September, X = November. “-35Z” means 35 cents under December futures.
Source: USDA AMS Market News, Colorado daily grain bids, report for September 29, 2026. These are reported averages, not live quotes, and your local buyer may pay more or less. This page checks for a new report every weekday evening. Not financial advice.
What Drives Colorado Grain Prices
Colorado corn bids often run above the futures price because feedlots and dairies in the region use more grain than local farms grow, so buyers have to compete for it.
- Futures: every bid moves with the Chicago (CBOT) corn, soybean and wheat futures, or Kansas City futures for hard red winter wheat.
- Basis: the local premium or discount to futures, shown in cents with a contract code (Z = December, X = November, H = March, K = May, N = July).
- Buyer type: processors, ethanol plants and river terminals can pay more than country elevators because they are the end users or export point.
- Time of year: basis is usually weakest at harvest and firms up in spring and summer.
Compare With Other States
See cash grain bids by state to compare Colorado with neighboring states, or check national corn, soybean and wheat futures prices.
FAQ
What is the price of corn in Colorado today?
See the Colorado cash corn card at the top of this page. It is the average of current-delivery country elevator bids in the latest USDA Colorado grain report, updated every weekday.
Why do Colorado grain prices differ by location?
Each buyer sets its own basis depending on freight costs, local demand, storage space and how much grain it needs. Distance to rivers, rail loaders, ethanol plants and feedlots makes the biggest difference.
What does “-35Z” mean?
It is the basis: 35 cents per bushel below the December (Z) futures price. Add the basis to the futures price to get the cash price.
Is this financial advice?
No. These are public USDA prices for information only. Always get a firm bid from your buyer before selling.