Corn avg
$4.10
Iowa Grain Cash Bids
In Iowa, cash grain bids currently run corn about $3.82 to $4.29 and soybeans about $10.73 to $12.18 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
$11.55
Corn
| Region | Delivery | Grade | Low | High | Avg | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central | Country Elevators | US #2 | $3.99 | $4.11 | $4.07 | $3.73 |
| Northeast | Country Elevators | US #2 | $3.88 | $4.15 | $4.04 | $3.76 |
| Northwest | Country Elevators | US #2 | $4.03 | $4.20 | $4.10 | $3.78 |
| South Central | Country Elevators | US #2 | $4.04 | $4.23 | $4.11 | $3.74 |
| Southeast | Country Elevators | US #2 | $3.82 | $4.24 | $3.95 | $3.59 |
| Southwest | Country Elevators | US #2 | $4.06 | $4.21 | $4.14 | $3.73 |
| Southwest | Terminal Elevators | US #2 | $4.29 | $4.29 | $4.29 | $3.91 |
Soybeans
| Region | Delivery | Grade | Low | High | Avg | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Mills and Processors | US #1 | $11.58 | $12.18 | $11.83 | $9.69 |
| North Central | Country Elevators | US #1 | $11.12 | $11.63 | $11.45 | $9.37 |
| Northeast | Country Elevators | US #1 | $11.23 | $11.40 | $11.31 | $9.32 |
| Northwest | Country Elevators | US #1 | $11.50 | $11.68 | $11.60 | $9.44 |
| South Central | Country Elevators | US #1 | $11.33 | $11.78 | $11.56 | $9.37 |
| Southeast | Country Elevators | US #1 | $10.73 | $11.50 | $11.27 | $9.20 |
| Southwest | Country Elevators | US #1 | $11.43 | $11.93 | $11.65 | $9.47 |
| Southwest | Terminal Elevators | US #1 | $11.73 | $11.73 | $11.73 | $9.54 |
About this data
These are cash bids collected by USDA Market News from country elevators, processors and terminals across Iowa, 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_2850, published Jul 31, 2026. View the original USDA report (PDF).
Iowa grain markets
Iowa is a major cash-grain state centered on corn and soybeans, with production spread across most of the state and especially strong across its central and northern farming areas. Local bids are heavily shaped by ethanol plants, livestock feeding demand, soybean crush facilities, and country elevators that assemble grain for rail, river, and other domestic markets. Corn harvest generally begins in early fall and continues through autumn, while soybean harvest commonly overlaps and often starts slightly earlier. Storage capacity and the mix of nearby processors, feeders, and elevator markets can materially affect local delivery options.
Iowa grain price frequently asked questions
What are grain cash bids in Iowa?
In Iowa, cash grain bids currently run corn about $3.82 to $4.29 and soybeans about $10.73 to $12.18 per bushel, based on the USDA Market News report dated Jul 31, 2026. Cash bids are the prices country elevators, processors, and terminals across Iowa 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 Iowa?
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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