Corn avg
$3.89
South Dakota Grain Cash Bids
In South Dakota, cash grain bids currently run corn about $3.69 to $4.14, soybeans about $11.07 to $11.92, and wheat about $5.87 to $6.50 per bushel, based on the USDA Market News report dated Aug 3, 2026. These are elevator and processor bids by trade region, published Aug 3, 2026, with last year's average for comparison.
Soybeans avg
$11.37
Wheat avg
$6.26
White Oats avg
$2.55
Corn
| Region | Delivery | Grade | Low | High | Avg | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | Country Elevators | US #2 | $3.79 | $3.89 | $3.84 | $3.45 |
| East Central | Country Elevators | US #2 | $3.72 | $4.09 | $3.91 | $3.50 |
| North Central | Country Elevators | US #2 | $3.76 | $3.89 | $3.84 | $3.40 |
| Northeast | Country Elevators | US #2 | $3.69 | $3.89 | $3.82 | $3.47 |
| Southeast | Country Elevators | US #2 | $3.89 | $4.14 | $4.03 | $3.57 |
Soybeans
| Region | Delivery | Grade | Low | High | Avg | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | Country Elevators | US #1 | $11.27 | $11.32 | $11.29 | $9.03 |
| East Central | Country Elevators | US #1 | $11.14 | $11.92 | $11.45 | $9.23 |
| North Central | Country Elevators | US #1 | $11.22 | $11.47 | $11.32 | $9.06 |
| Northeast | Country Elevators | US #1 | $11.07 | $11.32 | $11.23 | $9.12 |
| Southeast | Country Elevators | US #1 | $11.32 | $11.92 | $11.57 | $9.27 |
Wheat
| Region | Delivery | Grade | Low | High | Avg | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | Country Elevators | US #1 | $6.20 | $6.30 | $6.25 | $4.93 |
| Central | Country Elevators | US #1 | $6.22 | $6.32 | $6.27 | $4.22 |
| East Central | Country Elevators | US #1 | $6.35 | $6.40 | $6.38 | $5.18 |
| East Central | Country Elevators | US #1 | $6.22 | $6.27 | $6.25 | $4.40 |
| North Central | Country Elevators | US #1 | $6.20 | $6.30 | $6.23 | $4.89 |
| North Central | Country Elevators | US #1 | $6.32 | $6.32 | $6.32 | $4.25 |
| Northeast | Country Elevators | US #1 | $6.05 | $6.50 | $6.26 | $5.06 |
| Northeast | Country Elevators | US #1 | $5.87 | $6.27 | $6.07 | $4.22 |
| Southeast | Country Elevators | US #1 | $6.17 | $6.42 | $6.30 | $4.32 |
White Oats
| Region | Delivery | Grade | Low | High | Avg | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Central | Country Elevators | US #2 | $2.40 | $2.50 | $2.45 | $3.00 |
| Northeast | Country Elevators | US #2 | $2.60 | $2.70 | $2.65 | - |
About this data
These are cash bids collected by USDA Market News from country elevators, processors and terminals across South Dakota, 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_3186, published Aug 3, 2026. View the original USDA report (PDF).
South Dakota grain markets
South Dakota produces substantial corn and soybeans, especially in the eastern part of the state, alongside spring wheat, winter wheat, grain sorghum, and oilseeds in other regions. Corn and soybean acres are concentrated in the eastern plains, while wheat and sorghum have a larger role in central and western areas. Cash grain demand is supported by ethanol plants, cattle feeding, livestock operations, grain processors, and rail-linked shuttle and terminal markets. Small grains are generally harvested in summer, with corn, soybeans, and grain sorghum harvested mainly from early fall into late autumn.
South Dakota grain price frequently asked questions
What are grain cash bids in South Dakota?
In South Dakota, cash grain bids currently run corn about $3.69 to $4.14, soybeans about $11.07 to $11.92, and wheat about $5.87 to $6.50 per bushel, based on the USDA Market News report dated Aug 3, 2026. Cash bids are the prices country elevators, processors, and terminals across South Dakota 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 South Dakota?
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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