Basis Calculator

Local basis from cash price and futures price.

Local cash price ($/bu)

Futures price ($/bu)

Historical basis ($/bu)

Bushels to sell

Tab to move between fields

Current basis ($/bu)

-0.5

Basis vs historical-0.1

Total revenue ($)$55,000

Revenue delta ($)-$1,000

Expected cash ($/bu)5.6

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the Local Cash Price from your elevator or grain buyer and the nearby Futures Price.
Enter the Historical Basis for this time of year to compare current vs typical basis levels.
Enter Bushels to sell to calculate total revenue impact.
Review Current Basis and Basis vs Historical — a stronger-than-normal basis is a good selling signal.
Check Expected Cash Price and Revenue Delta vs Normal to time grain sales more effectively.

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