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Illinois Urea Price — Harvest 2026 Archived Benchmark

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Planning reference, not a live quote: ranges on this page are modeled from public benchmarks and regional assumptions. Confirm the dated local offer, freight, application, delivery window, payment terms, and expiration before acting.

This archived harvest 2026 reference recorded an estimated $405–$500 per short ton range for Illinois. It is historical comparison context, not a current statewide average or local supplier quote.

Evidence: Source: USDA AMS, FRED, and EIA context · As of: harvest 2026 source period · Region: Illinois benchmark · Unit: USD per short ton · Freshness: archived · Coverage: regional estimate, not every Illinois retailer.

Illinois Price vs. National Benchmark

Market	Price Range	vs. 2025
Illinois retail average	$405–$500/ton	+19%
Corn Belt average	$420–$520/ton	+25–30%
NOLA barge reference	$390–$470/ton	+20–25%

What Drives Illinois Urea Pricing

Illinois urea prices are at or below Corn Belt average due to direct river barge access and high distributor competition.

Compare quotes to USDA AMS benchmark — Compare the dated public benchmark with the complete local offer, including freight, application, financing, delivery, and expiration terms.
Watch NOLA barge prices — barge benchmarks provide context, but timing and pass-through to local delivered offers vary.
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Page reviewed: 2026-10-10 Topic: illinois urea pricing Sources: USDA AMS, USDA NASS, FRED, EIA, public supplier benchmarks, and GrainBrief source-health checks

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