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Corn drying (per point per bushel): custom rates by state
Charge per point of moisture removed per bushel. Rates are per point of moisture per bushel.
Survey averages, not quotes. These are averages of what people reported in extension surveys. Use them as a starting point for a conversation, not as a price. Survey years differ (2025, 2026); values are not adjusted for inflation or diesel prices.
| State · survey wording | Average | Range | Responses | Median / mode | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa 2026 Drying corn (includes fuel, electricity, labor) - continuous flow dryer |
$0.055/point/bushel | $0.025 – $0.09 | 21 | median $0.06 | PDF p. 3 · calculate |
| Iowa 2026 Drying corn (includes fuel, electricity, labor) - bin dryer |
$0.05/point/bushel | $0.025 – $0.06 | 10 | median $0.055 | PDF p. 3 · calculate |
| Ohio 2026 Commercial elevator/terminal drying - Moisture Removed |
$0.05/point/bushel | $0.01 – $0.10 | 19 | median $0.05 | PDF p. 5 · calculate |
| Ohio 2026 On Farm Moisture Removed |
$0.04/point/bushel | $0.01 – $0.10 | 21 | median $0.03 | PDF p. 5 · calculate |
| Wisconsin 2025 Corn drying few responses |
$0.06/point/bushel | $0.05 – $0.07 | 4 | median $0.06 | PDF p. 5 · calculate |
Minnesota and Illinois: no state survey, so they are not listed or counted separately. Iowa’s 2026 rate above is often used as a reference there.
Bar: shaded = published range, dark tick = average (scaled to the highest value on this page). “Few responses” = fewer than 5.
What’s included and how ranges differ
- Iowa: Range excludes the single lowest and single highest response.
- Ohio: Range is the minimum and maximum reported.
- Wisconsin: Range is the lowest and highest reported.
All included surveys say their rates cover fuel and the operator unless otherwise noted; rental items exclude them.