Nebraska Grain Prices Today: Cash Corn, Soybean & Wheat Bids
Today’s Nebraska grain prices: the average cash bid for corn, soybeans, wheat and other grains across Nebraska, with prices, basis and year-ago bids for each location in the USDA daily report. Nebraska is a major corn, soybean and cattle-feeding state with a large share of irrigated farmland. USDA reports country elevator bids for corn, soybeans, sorghum and hard red winter wheat across the state.
Last updated: September 29, 2026
Nebraska corn bids
| Location | Buyer | Bid range ($/bu) | Average | Basis (¢) | Year ago | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest | Country elevator | $5.04 – $5.47 | $5.28 | -18.00Z to 25.00Z | $3.96 | Current |
| Northeast | Country elevator | $4.84 – $4.87 | $4.86 | -38.00Z to -35.00Z | $3.69 | Current |
| Southwest | Country elevator | $4.92 – $5.17 | $5.05 | -30.00Z to -5.00Z | $3.77 | Current |
| Southeast | Country elevator | $4.75 – $4.85 | $4.78 | -47.00Z to -37.00Z | $3.69 | Current |
| South | Country elevator | $4.88 – $4.92 | $4.90 | -34.00Z to -30.00Z | $3.71 | Current |
| East | Country elevator | $4.57 – $4.77 | $4.65 | -65.00Z to -45.00Z | $3.69 | Current |
| Central | Country elevator | $4.78 – $4.92 | $4.86 | -44.00Z to -30.00Z | $3.74 | Current |
Nebraska soybeans bids
| Location | Buyer | Bid range ($/bu) | Average | Basis (¢) | Year ago | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest | Country elevator | $11.98 – $12.13 | $12.08 | -100.00X to -85.00X | $8.79 | Current |
| Southwest | Country elevator | $12.03 – $12.33 | $12.19 | -95.00X to -65.00X | $8.93 | Current |
| Southeast | Country elevator | $12.43 – $12.50 | $12.45 | -55.00X to -48.00X | $9.22 | Current |
| South | Country elevator | $12.43 – $12.48 | $12.46 | -55.00X to -50.00X | $9.12 | Current |
| East | Country elevator | $12.48 – $12.55 | $12.49 | -50.00X to -43.00X | $9.24 | Current |
| Central | Country elevator | $12.33 – $12.48 | $12.44 | -65.00X to -50.00X | $9.14 | Current |
Nebraska hrw wheat bids
| Location | Buyer | Bid range ($/bu) | Average | Basis (¢) | Year ago | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest | Country elevator | $6.28 – $6.70 | $6.54 | -115.00Z to -73.00Z | $3.77 | Current |
| Southwest | Country elevator | $6.55 – $6.88 | $6.71 | -88.00Z to -55.00Z | $3.85 | Current |
| Southeast | Country elevator | $6.78 – $6.85 | $6.83 | -65.00Z to -58.00Z | $4.10 | Current |
| South | Country elevator | $6.86 | $6.86 | -57.00Z | $4.28 | Current |
| Central | Country elevator | $6.73 | $6.73 | -70.00Z | $4.08 | Current |
Nebraska sorghum bids
| Location | Buyer | Bid range ($/bu) | Average | Basis (¢) | Year ago | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest | Country elevator | $4.32 – $4.42 | $4.34 | -90.00Z to -80.00Z | $2.71 | Current |
| Southeast | Country elevator | $4.45 | $4.45 | -77.00Z | $2.87 | Current |
| South | Country elevator | $4.62 | $4.62 | -60.00Z | $3.06 | Current |
| East | Country elevator | $4.62 | $4.62 | -60.00Z | $3.10 | Current |
| Central | Country elevator | $4.47 | $4.47 | -75.00Z | – | 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, Nebraska 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 Nebraska Grain Prices
Feedlots and ethanol plants use a large share of Nebraska corn, which can support local basis, especially in the west, where there is more demand than local supply.
- 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 Nebraska with neighboring states, or check national corn, soybean and wheat futures prices.
FAQ
What is the price of corn in Nebraska today?
See the Nebraska cash corn card at the top of this page. It is the average of current-delivery country elevator bids in the latest USDA Nebraska grain report, updated every weekday.
Why do Nebraska 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.