Missouri Grain Prices Today: Cash Corn, Soybean & Wheat Bids
Today’s Missouri grain prices: the average cash bid for corn, soybeans, wheat and other grains across Missouri, with prices, basis and year-ago bids for each location in the USDA daily report. Missouri grows corn, soybeans and soft red winter wheat, and sits on both the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. USDA reports bids from country elevators and river terminals around the state.
Last updated: September 29, 2026
Missouri corn bids
| Location | Buyer | Bid range ($/bu) | Average | Basis (¢) | Year ago | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest | Country elevator | $4.57 | $4.57 | -65.00Z | $3.60 | Current |
| North Central | Country elevator | $4.72 | $4.72 | -50.00Z | $3.56 | Current |
| Southwest | Country elevator | $4.72 | $4.72 | -50.00Z | $3.96 | Current |
| Central | Country elevator | $4.82 | $4.82 | -40.00Z | $3.74 | Current |
| West Central | Country elevator | $4.92 | $4.92 | -30.00Z | $3.78 | Current |
| MS River | Barge Loading Elevators | $4.67 | $4.67 | -55.00Z | $3.77 | Current |
| MS River | Barge Loading Elevators | $4.66 – $4.82 | $4.72 | -56.00Z to -40.00Z | $4.09 | Current |
| St. Louis MS River | Terminals/Mills/Processors | $4.82 | $4.82 | -40.00Z | $4.14 | Current |
| St. Joseph | Terminals/Mills/Processors | $4.82 | $4.82 | -40.00Z | $3.73 | Current |
| Kansas City | Terminals/Mills/Processors | $5.02 | $5.02 | -20.00Z | $3.88 | Current |
Missouri soybeans bids
| Location | Buyer | Bid range ($/bu) | Average | Basis (¢) | Year ago | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest | Country elevator | $12.28 – $12.48 | $12.38 | -70.00X to -50.00X | $9.12 | Current |
| North Central | Country elevator | $12.20 – $12.48 | $12.34 | -78.00X to -50.00X | $9.07 | Current |
| Northeast | Country elevator | $13.01 | $13.01 | 3.00X | $9.27 | Current |
| Southwest | Country elevator | $12.38 – $12.53 | $12.45 | -60.00X to -45.00X | $9.19 | Current |
| Central | Country elevator | $12.38 – $12.48 | $12.43 | -60.00X to -50.00X | $9.17 | Current |
| West Central | Country elevator | $12.43 – $12.48 | $12.45 | -55.00X to -50.00X | $9.24 | Current |
| MS River | Barge Loading Elevators | $12.52 – $12.63 | $12.55 | -46.00X to -35.00X | $9.47 | Current |
| MS River | Barge Loading Elevators | $12.82 – $13.01 | $12.89 | -16.00X to 3.00X | $9.71 | Current |
| St. Louis MS River | Terminals/Mills/Processors | $12.88 | $12.88 | -10.00X | $9.72 | Current |
| St. Joseph | Terminals/Mills/Processors | $12.58 – $13.78 | $13.18 | -40.00X to 80.00X | $9.29 | Current |
| Kansas City | Terminals/Mills/Processors | $12.48 – $13.98 | $13.23 | -50.00X to 100.00X | $9.17 | Current |
Missouri hrw wheat bids
| Location | Buyer | Bid range ($/bu) | Average | Basis (¢) | Year ago | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | Terminals/Mills/Processors | $7.09 | $7.09 | -34.00Z | – | Current |
Missouri srw wheat bids
| Location | Buyer | Bid range ($/bu) | Average | Basis (¢) | Year ago | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest | Country elevator | $6.43 | $6.43 | -50.00Z | $4.58 | Current |
| North Central | Country elevator | $6.08 | $6.08 | -85.00Z | $4.23 | Current |
| Southwest | Country elevator | $5.63 – $5.68 | $5.65 | -130.00Z to -125.00Z | $4.16 | Current |
| Central | Country elevator | $6.43 | $6.43 | -50.00Z | $4.58 | Current |
| West Central | Country elevator | $6.43 | $6.43 | -50.00Z | $4.58 | Current |
| MS River | Barge Loading Elevators | $5.91 | $5.91 | -102.00Z | $4.36 | Current |
| St. Louis MS River | Terminals/Mills/Processors | $6.18 – $6.48 | $6.33 | -75.00Z to -45.00Z | $4.56 | Current |
| Kansas City | Terminals/Mills/Processors | $6.44 | $6.44 | -49.00Z | – | Current |
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, Missouri 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 Missouri Grain Prices
Missouri’s river terminals give farmers access to barge freight, and bids near the rivers can differ noticeably from those in the southwest of the state.
- 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 Missouri with neighboring states, or check national corn, soybean and wheat futures prices.
FAQ
What is the price of corn in Missouri today?
See the Missouri cash corn card at the top of this page. It is the average of current-delivery country elevator bids in the latest USDA Missouri grain report, updated every weekday.
Why do Missouri 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.