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Missouri river-accessible elevators in the Bootheel and along the Missouri River track NOLA barge basis closely. Interior Missouri sees wider basis.
Understanding Missouri Grain Basis
Basis is the difference between the local elevator cash price and the nearest CME futures contract. Basis tells you how your local market is priced relative to the national benchmark.
Missouri corn basis ranges from 10¢ negative (river access) to 35¢ negative (interior). Soybean basis is often the strongest in the state due to demand from crush plants.
A strengthening basis (cash rising relative to futures) signals strong local demand — typically from nearby ethanol plants, feed mills, or export elevators bidding aggressively for grain. A weakening basis signals local oversupply or reduced demand. Watch for basis moves of 10¢ or more in a single week as an actionable signal.
Missouri Grain Elevator Landscape
Key Missouri elevators: West Central Cooperative, MFA Inc., LG Seeds, Consolidated Grain.