Corn avg
$4.35
Illinois Grain Cash Bids
In Illinois, cash grain bids currently run corn about $4.00 to $4.66, soybeans about $11.16 to $12.17, and wheat about $5.68 to $6.34 per bushel, based on the USDA Market News report dated Jul 31, 2026. These are elevator and processor bids by trade region, published Jul 31, 2026, with last year's average for comparison.
Soybeans avg
$11.65
Wheat avg
$5.93
Corn
| Region | Delivery | Grade | Low | High | Avg | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | Mills and Processors | US #2 | $4.33 | $4.57 | $4.44 | $4.03 |
| Chicago | Mills and Processors | US #2 | $4.56 | $4.61 | $4.58 | $4.16 |
| Chicago | Mills and Processors | US #2 | $4.56 | $4.66 | $4.61 | $4.13 |
| Little Egypt | Country Elevators | US #2 | $4.00 | $4.64 | $4.25 | $3.64 |
| Little Egypt | Country Elevators | US #2 | $4.18 | $4.66 | $4.32 | $3.81 |
| Mississippi River | Barge Loading Elevators | US #2 | $4.58 | $4.58 | $4.58 | $3.94 |
| Mississippi River | Barge Loading Elevators | US #2 | $4.63 | $4.63 | $4.63 | $4.08 |
| North | Country Elevators | US #2 | $4.23 | $4.29 | $4.27 | $3.77 |
| North | Country Elevators | US #2 | $4.01 | $4.29 | $4.12 | $3.73 |
| North Central | Country Elevators | US #2 | $4.24 | $4.29 | $4.26 | $3.73 |
| North Central | Country Elevators | US #2 | $4.15 | $4.36 | $4.23 | $3.75 |
| North Illinois River | Barge Loading Elevators | US #2 | $4.34 | $4.39 | $4.37 | $3.76 |
| North Illinois River | Barge Loading Elevators | US #2 | $4.31 | $4.35 | $4.32 | $3.90 |
| South Central | Country Elevators | US #2 | $4.19 | $4.39 | $4.30 | $3.75 |
| South Central | Country Elevators | US #2 | $4.17 | $4.36 | $4.26 | $3.80 |
| South Illinois River | Barge Loading Elevators | US #2 | $4.34 | $4.44 | $4.39 | $3.81 |
| South Illinois River | Barge Loading Elevators | US #2 | $4.41 | $4.49 | $4.45 | $3.91 |
| Southwest | Country Elevators | US #2 | $4.24 | $4.45 | $4.32 | $3.72 |
| Southwest | Country Elevators | US #2 | $4.30 | $4.49 | $4.39 | $3.81 |
| Wabash | Country Elevators | US #2 | $4.29 | $4.29 | $4.29 | $3.77 |
| Wabash | Country Elevators | US #2 | $4.28 | $4.33 | $4.30 | $3.97 |
| West | Country Elevators | US #2 | $4.16 | $4.29 | $4.25 | $3.69 |
| West | Country Elevators | US #2 | $4.02 | $4.27 | $4.13 | $3.66 |
Soybeans
| Region | Delivery | Grade | Low | High | Avg | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | Mills and Processors | US #1 | $11.99 | $12.17 | $12.09 | $9.90 |
| Chicago | Terminal Elevators | US #1 | $11.62 | $12.12 | $11.87 | $9.78 |
| Chicago | Terminal Elevators | US #1 | $11.57 | $12.12 | $11.85 | $9.52 |
| Little Egypt | Country Elevators | US #1 | $11.26 | $11.88 | $11.49 | $9.42 |
| Little Egypt | Country Elevators | US #1 | $11.52 | $11.92 | $11.71 | $9.56 |
| Mississippi River | Barge Loading Elevators | US #1 | $11.85 | $11.85 | $11.85 | $9.72 |
| Mississippi River | Barge Loading Elevators | US #1 | $12.12 | $12.12 | $12.12 | $9.81 |
| North | Country Elevators | US #1 | $11.16 | $11.48 | $11.34 | $9.42 |
| North | Country Elevators | US #1 | $11.17 | $11.52 | $11.36 | $9.26 |
| North Central | Country Elevators | US #1 | $11.43 | $11.53 | $11.50 | $9.51 |
| North Central | Country Elevators | US #1 | $11.42 | $11.87 | $11.66 | $9.60 |
| North Illinois River | Barge Loading Elevators | US #1 | $11.53 | $11.68 | $11.59 | $9.51 |
| North Illinois River | Barge Loading Elevators | US #1 | $11.70 | $11.82 | $11.76 | $9.63 |
| South Central | Country Elevators | US #1 | $11.40 | $11.61 | $11.50 | $9.46 |
| South Central | Country Elevators | US #1 | $11.46 | $11.77 | $11.65 | $9.57 |
| South Illinois River | Barge Loading Elevators | US #1 | $11.58 | $11.63 | $11.60 | $9.56 |
| South Illinois River | Barge Loading Elevators | US #1 | $11.80 | $11.92 | $11.86 | $9.58 |
| Southwest | Country Elevators | US #1 | $11.48 | $11.64 | $11.53 | $9.44 |
| Southwest | Country Elevators | US #1 | $11.57 | $11.82 | $11.70 | $9.48 |
| Wabash | Country Elevators | US #1 | $11.48 | $11.53 | $11.49 | $9.49 |
| Wabash | Country Elevators | US #1 | $11.42 | $11.62 | $11.53 | $9.47 |
| West | Country Elevators | US #1 | $11.33 | $11.56 | $11.39 | $9.32 |
| West | Country Elevators | US #1 | $11.32 | $11.69 | $11.56 | $9.31 |
Wheat
| Region | Delivery | Grade | Low | High | Avg | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | Terminals/Mills/Processors | US #1 | $6.19 | $6.34 | $6.27 | $4.99 |
| South Illinois River | Barge Loading Elevators | US #1 | $5.68 | $5.79 | $5.74 | $4.54 |
| Southwest | Country Elevators | US #1 | $5.84 | $6.04 | $5.94 | $4.27 |
| Wabash | Country Elevators | US #1 | $5.74 | $5.79 | $5.77 | $4.62 |
About this data
These are cash bids collected by USDA Market News from country elevators, processors and terminals across Illinois, in dollars per bushel unless noted. Bids move daily with the futures market and local basis. Always confirm the current bid with the buyer before delivering.
Source: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, report AMS_3192, published Jul 31, 2026. View the original USDA report (PDF).
Illinois grain markets
Illinois produces large corn and soybean crops, with central and eastern Illinois forming important interior grain-producing areas and southern areas adding a different mix of soils and marketing routes. Cash bids reflect demand from ethanol plants, soybean processors, livestock feeding, flour and feed users, and a large network of elevators and terminals. The Illinois and Mississippi river systems are especially important for moving grain toward export channels, while rail also serves inland destinations. Harvest normally runs from early fall into late autumn, with soybean and corn delivery patterns varying by location and weather.
Illinois grain price frequently asked questions
What are grain cash bids in Illinois?
In Illinois, cash grain bids currently run corn about $4.00 to $4.66, soybeans about $11.16 to $12.17, and wheat about $5.68 to $6.34 per bushel, based on the USDA Market News report dated Jul 31, 2026. Cash bids are the prices country elevators, processors, and terminals across Illinois offer to buy grain right now, quoted in dollars per bushel unless noted.
How often are these grain prices updated?
USDA Market News collects these cash bids on business days, and this page refreshes after each new report. Bids move daily with the futures market and local basis, so confirm the current bid with the buyer before delivering.
Why do grain bids differ across Illinois?
Bids vary by trade region, delivery point, and grade, and by how far grain must move to reach processors or export terminals. Two elevators in the same state can post different prices on the same day.
Page updated Aug 4, 2026.
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