Latest price
$3.47
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Barley Price Today
As of August 3, 2026, the US average Barley price is $3.47 Per Bushel, based on USDA market reports. Over the past 30 days it has risen about 11.9%, and over the past year it has ranged from $2.60 to $3.69.
30-day change
up 11.9%
1-year high
$3.69
1-year low
$2.60
$3.47
Per Bushel
as of Aug 3, 2026
What affects Barley prices
US barley prices are driven primarily by feed demand, malting demand from brewers and distillers, and the size and quality of the crop. Production is concentrated in the Northern Plains, especially Montana, North Dakota, and Idaho, with important additional output in Washington and other western states. Spring moisture, heat during grain fill, disease pressure, and harvest weather affect yields and whether barley meets malting specifications. Barley competes with corn and other feed grains, while Canadian trade and transportation costs can materially influence supplies available to US users.
Most US barley is planted in spring and harvested from late summer into early autumn, creating the largest new-crop supply window after harvest. Supplies are then held in commercial and farm storage for feed and malt use through the year, although quality requirements can limit which lots are suitable for malting. The United States may supplement domestic supplies with Canadian barley, particularly when regional needs or quality specifications are not fully met. Seasonal availability is therefore shaped by harvest timing, stored inventories, and the pace of domestic and cross-border shipments.
About the Barley price chart
This chart shows the US national daily average price for Barley, calculated from USDA Agricultural Marketing Service market reports across the states and markets we track. Each point is the average of the reported prices for that day. Use the buttons above to switch between one week, one month, three months, one year, and the full history.
Prices are compiled from public USDA data and are indicative averages, not a quote for any specific location or grade, and not investment advice. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.
Barley price frequently asked questions
What is the current Barley price?
As of August 3, 2026, the US average Barley price is $3.47 Per Bushel, compiled from USDA Agricultural Marketing Service market reports. This is a national indicative average, not a quote for a specific location or grade.
Has the Barley price gone up or down recently?
Over the last 30 days, the US average Barley price has risen about 11.9%. In the past year it has moved between $2.60 and $3.69 Per Bushel. These figures describe past price movement and are not a forecast.
What were the highest and lowest Barley prices this year?
In the tracked period, Barley reached a high of $3.69 Per Bushel (on Jul 21, 2025) and a low of $2.60 Per Bushel (on Jan 13, 2026).
Where does this Barley price data come from?
Prices are compiled from public USDA Agricultural Marketing Service market reports across the states and markets we track, then averaged into a daily US figure. This series covers Jul 21, 2025 to Aug 3, 2026 (203 readings).