Nitrogen Prices

Anhydrous Ammonia Price in Illinois — Spring 2026

GrainBrief — Updated May 2026 — USDA AMS, FRED, EIA data

Anhydrous Ammonia is priced at $870–$1,050/ton in Illinois in spring 2026. Illinois anhydrous prices are the Corn Belt benchmark — NOLA barge terminal access via Illinois River keeps prices near import parity.

Illinois Price vs. National Benchmark

MarketPrice Rangevs. 2025
Illinois retail average$870–$1,050/ton+26%
Corn Belt average$900–$1,100/ton+25–30%
NOLA barge reference$840–$1,010/ton+20–25%

What Drives Illinois Anhydrous Ammonia Pricing

Illinois anhydrous prices are the Corn Belt benchmark — NOLA barge terminal access via Illinois River keeps prices near import parity.

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Page reviewed: 2026-06-20 Topic: illinois anhydrous ammonia pricing Sources: USDA AMS, USDA NASS, FRED, EIA, public supplier benchmarks, and GrainBrief source-health checks

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