Cash bids / California
California cash bids
USDA report for Thursday, October 8, 2026
Basis trend: country elevator average
Cents under (or over) futures. Saved every weekday since October 2, 2026, so this fills in day by day.
CornSoybeans
Corn
Mills and Processors
| Region | Basis | Avg cash | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central | +167Z | 6.67 | 5.63 |
| Southwest | +209Z | 7.09 | 5.87 |
Sorghum
Mills and Processors
| Region | Basis | Avg cash | Year ago |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest | +207Z | 7.07 | 5.65 |
Source: USDA AMS Market News, California daily grain bids (AMS_3146). Basis is in cents vs. the futures month letter (F Jan, H Mar, K May, N Jul, Q Aug, U Sep, X Nov, Z Dec). Call your elevator for its bid; these are regional ranges.