Frequently Asked Questions
Still wondering about Farmbucks? Below are answers to the most common queries we receive.
If you don't find the answer you're looking for, please contact us.
General Questions
Overview of what Farmbucks is, who it's for, and how to get started.
Farmbucks is a grain price comparison platform that helps farmers find the best local bids for their grain across the U.S. and Canada.
Farmbucks is designed for grain producers, but it's also useful for agronomists, advisors, grain marketers, and farm business consultants.
We cover common crops like wheat, corn, soybeans, barley, oats, rye, canola, flax, and others depending on availability.
Yes, we cover thousands of bid locations across both the U.S. and Canada.
We offer a 30-day free trial with no credit card required. After that, a subscription is needed for full access.
Create a Farmbucks account and start your free trial instantly.
No, but entering your location helps us deliver more relevant bid results.
Yes, it's a helpful research and market monitoring tool even if you sell through brokers or pools.
Not yet, but we are exploring multi-language support, especially for French-speaking farmers in Canada.
Yes, we display futures pricing alongside basis and cash prices where applicable. We also have a dedicated futures page.
Grain Prices and Market Data
Understand where prices come from, how they’re updated, and how to interpret the data.
We gather data from Barchart, CME, DTN, ICE, participating grain companies, and verified farmer reports.
We update bids hourly, ensuring near real-time information.
Yes, you can search by location, zip/postal code, region, or even by company.
Yes, we recommend confirming with the buyer before selling as prices can change quickly.
Yes, many companies provide multiple delivery windows including deferred and forward bids.
The cash price is what you’re paid today. Basis is the difference between futures and cash prices—Farmbucks displays both when available.
Yes, our filters allow you to narrow results by crop, delivery period, and more.
Organic bids are included when available, but coverage may be more limited than for conventional crops.
Some companies provide detailed bid breakdowns including premiums/discounts—these are shown when available.
These are real-time or recently updated offers currently open to farmers.
Features and Tools
Explore the tools available on Farmbucks and how to use them.
Watchlists let you track specific companies or locations and quickly view updated bids.
You can set custom alerts so you're notified via email, SMS or app when a bid hits your target.
Yes, Farmbucks lets you compare multiple companies in a single view.
This tool helps you instantly find bids across thousands of elevators using flexible filters.
Yes, you can save your favorite searches by adding them to your watchlist.
Yes, you can visit our Grain Prices page to filter bids by specific companies.
Our comparison tools show how bids stack up locally and regionally.
Currently, data export is not available, but this feature is under consideration.
Yes, you can opt into our newsletter for weekly market updates.
Account & Subscription
Managing your account, trial, and subscription settings.
Visit our sign up page and follow the steps. No payment is needed to start your trial.
No, you can start the 30-day trial without entering payment info.
You’ll be prompted to upgrade. If you don’t, your account will remain but with limited access.
Yes. If you wish to permanently delete your account and all associated data, please contact our support team through the Contact page.
Cancel anytime in your account settings. Your access remains until the end of the billing cycle.
Yes, you can change your plan anytime in your account settings.
No, each account is for a single user.
Yes, you can update your email in the account settings.
Yes, you can access Farmbucks through our website on any device.
Please see our Refund Policy for details.
Business & Partnerships
Information for grain companies and agribusinesses looking to collaborate.
Absolutely. Grain companies can publish bids by partnering with us.
Yes, we can connect via API or custom upload formats.
Yes, we can offer you enterprise plans and data solutions for agribusinesses and traders.
Yes. Listing on Farmbucks increases visibility and competitiveness in your region.
Visit our partnerships page and submit the form or contact our team.
Technical & Support
Getting help, reporting issues, and data privacy.
Use our Contact page or email [email protected].
We’re working on a Help Center with walkthroughs and video guides. If you need any help, or would like to get a guided tour, please contact us.
Yes, we follow strict data protection and encryption standards.
Yes, please use our contact form if something seems off.
Absolutely — your input helps us improve. Use our contact form to share your suggestions.