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Pennsylvania grain prices are influenced by significant dairy and poultry feed demand. Philadelphia area has grain port access for export and import. Local feed demand supports corn prices.
Understanding Pennsylvania 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.
Pennsylvania corn basis runs 10–30¢ negative near Philadelphia port, widening to 30–50¢ in central and western Pennsylvania. Dairy demand keeps corn basis seasonally firm.
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.
Pennsylvania Grain Elevator Landscape
Key Pennsylvania elevators: Eastern Farmers Cooperative, Pennsylvania Grain, Agway.