Futures Prices for Farmers

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Grain & Oilseeds

ZC Corn Dec 2026 473.50 ¢/bu -4.50 -0.94%
ZW Chicago Wheat (SRW) Dec 2026 657.25 ¢/bu -12.75 -1.90%
MW Minneapolis Spring Wheat (HRS) Dec 2026 $6.8025 / bu -0.0575 -0.84%
KW Kansas City Wheat (HRW) Dec 2026 702.50 ¢/bu -10.50 -1.47%
RS Canola Nov 2026 C$794.30 / MT -7.40 -0.92%
ZS Soybeans Nov 2026 1,254.75 ¢/bu -8.25 -0.65%
ZL Soybean Oil Dec 2026 66.61 ¢/lb -0.54 -0.80%
ZM Soybean Meal Dec 2026 $357.40 / ton -2.40 -0.67%
ZO Oats Dec 2026 397.25 ¢/bu +1.25 +0.32%

Livestock

LE Live Cattle Dec 2026 227.48 ¢/lb +0.23 +0.10%
GF Feeder Cattle Nov 2026 341.75 ¢/lb -0.20 -0.06%
HE Lean Hogs Dec 2026 66.73 ¢/lb +0.15 +0.23%

Dairy

DC Class III Milk Oct 2026 $15.32 / cwt +0.12 +0.79%
GDK Class IV Milk Oct 2026 — — 0.00%
CB Cash-Settled Butter Oct 2026 133.98 ¢/lb 0.00 0.00%
GNF Nonfat Dry Milk Oct 2026 — — 0.00%
DY Dry Whey Oct 2026 73.03 ¢/lb +0.38 +0.52%
CSC Cash-Settled Cheese Oct 2026 $1.45 / lb +0.01 +0.49%

Energy

CL WTI Crude Oil Dec 2026 $95.61 / bbl -0.89 -0.92%
BZ Brent Crude Jan 2027 $103.16 / bbl -0.01 -0.01%
RB RBOB Gasoline Dec 2026 $3.0710 / gal -0.0088 -0.29%
HO ULSD Dec 2026 $4.6094 / gal -0.0451 -0.97%
CU Chicago Ethanol Nov 2026 $2.0450 / gal +0.0250 +1.24%
B0 Mont Belvieu LDH Propane (OPIS) Nov 2026 $1.0688 / gal 0.0000 0.00%
NG Henry Hub Natural Gas Dec 2026 $3.383 / MMBtu -0.150 -4.25%

Fertilizer

UFV Urea (US Gulf) Nov 2026 $450.00 / ton +5.00 +1.12%
DFN DAP FOB NOLA Nov 2026 $790.00 / ton -2.50 -0.32%

Currencies

6C Canadian Dollar (CAD/USD) Nov 2026 $0.7067 +0.0008 +0.11%

FAQs

What futures matter most to grain farms?

For most grain operations, start with revenue markets and the input markets that drive costs.

  • Revenue: Corn, Soybeans, Wheat (Chicago/SRW, Kansas City/HRW, Minneapolis/HRS). Canadian growers should also track Canola.
  • Key inputs (costs): ULSD (diesel) for fuel, Propane for grain drying, and Fertilizer (Urea, DAP).
  • Also useful: Natural Gas (fertilizer feedstock), Crude/Refined products (broader energy trend), and USD/CAD if you sell or buy across the border.

How do I use futures to estimate cash price?

Use your local basis to translate board price to a farmgate estimate.

Formula: Estimated Cash = Futures + Basis

  • Pick the delivery month your buyer is quoting.
  • Find the current futures price for that month.
  • Add your local basis (it can be negative or positive).

Example: If Dec Corn = $5.20 and your basis is –$0.25, estimated cash ≈ $4.95.

Tip: Basis changes over time—always check posted bids for actual offers.

What affects basis in my area?

Basis = local reality. Common drivers:

  • Local supply & demand: harvest pressure, on-farm/storage availability, end-user needs.
  • Logistics: rail/barge capacity, river levels, truck availability, diesel costs.
  • Buyer competition & margins: ethanol/crush plants, mills, exporters.
  • Quality & specs: moisture, protein, damage.
  • Seasonality & weather: storms, freeze/thaw, road bans.
  • Currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD/USD) shifts can move cross-border basis.

Should I track diesel/propane alongside grain prices?

Yes. They’re big, volatile input costs. Watching ULSD (diesel) and Propane next to grain helps you:

  • Budget and lock in fuel/drying costs when prices dip.
  • Protect margins by timing purchases relative to crop price moves.
  • Plan harvest/drying with fewer surprises.

Which months are “new-crop” vs “old-crop”?

“Old-crop” = grain already in the bin/current marketing year. “New-crop” = the upcoming harvest. Typical references:

  • Corn: Dec = new-crop; Mar/May/Jul = old-crop.
  • Soybeans: Nov = new-crop; Jan/Mar/May = old-crop.
  • Wheat:
    • Chicago SRW & KC HRW: Jul = new-crop; Sep/Dec/Mar/May = old-crop.
    • Minneapolis Spring Wheat (HRS): Sep = new-crop; Dec/Mar/May/Jul = old-crop.
  • Canola (ICE): Nov = new-crop; Jan/Mar/May = old-crop.

Note: Local harvest timing and buyer conventions can vary—match the month your buyer uses.

Reports

Mon19 Crop Progress Mon, Oct 19 · 4:00 pm ET
Tue20 Outlook for Principal Field Crops Around Tue, Oct 20 · AAFC
Thu22 Export Sales Thu, Oct 22 · 8:30 am ET
Thu22 Milk Production Thu, Oct 22 · 3:00 pm ET
Fri23 Cattle on Feed Fri, Oct 23 · 3:00 pm ET
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