Cheapest in-season produce in the Midwest this week
Advertised retail prices · USDA National Retail Report – Specialty Crops · nutrition computed from USDA FoodData Central
- 01 Sweet Corn$0.39 /ear ↓5%
- 02 Beets$0.49 /lb — steady
- 03 Bananas$0.55 /lb — steady
- 04 Cabbage$0.69 /lb ↓18%
- 05 Kiwifruit$0.69 /ea ↓89%
- 06 Lemons$0.71 /ea ↓29%
- 07 Potatoes$0.79 /lb ↓81%
- 08 Limes$0.79 /ea — steady
- 09 Cucumbers$0.81 /ea — steady
- 10 Avocados$0.90 /ea ↓20%
- 11 Jalapeño Peppers$0.99 /lb — steady
- 12 Onions$0.99 /lb ↓22%
- 13 Kale$0.99 /lb — steady
- 14 Eggplant$0.99 /lb — steady
- 15 Bell Peppers$1.13 /ea ↓6%
- 16 Mangoes$1.29 /ea — steady
- 17 Apples$1.45 /lb — steady
- 18 Green Beans$1.48 /lb ↓18%
- 19 Zucchini$1.49 /lb — steady
- 20 Yellow Squash$1.49 /lb — steady
- 21 Celery$1.49 /ea ↓26%
- 22 Oranges$1.88 /lb — steady
- 23 Peaches$1.89 /lb ↓29%
- 24 Mushrooms$1.94 /8 oz ↓10%
- 25 Pears$1.94 /lb — steady
- 26 Nectarines$1.98 /lb — steady
- 27 Tomatoes$2.01 /lb ↓7%
- 28 Grapes$2.05 /lb ↓4%
- 29 Plums$2.34 /lb — steady
- 30 Cantaloupe$2.64 /ea ↓25%
- 31 Strawberries$2.71 /lb ↓10%
- 32 Blackberries$2.71 /6 oz ↓46%
- 33 Pineapple$2.77 /ea — steady
- 34 Raspberries$2.92 /6 oz — steady
- 35 Brussels Sprouts$2.97 /lb — steady
- 36 Cauliflower$3.15 /ea — steady
- 37 Lettuce$3.16 /ea ↓17%
- 38 Asparagus$3.49 /lb ↓30%
- 39 Honeydew$3.50 /ea ↓12%
- 40 Tangerines$4.06 /ea ↓2%
- 41 Blueberries$4.27 /pint — steady
- 42 Watermelon$4.36 /ea ↓17%
- 43 Clementines$5.99 /bag — steady
Midwest produce this week — FAQ
What produce is cheapest in the Midwest this week?
As of the week of September 4, 2026, the cheapest tracked produce in the Midwest is Sweet Corn at $0.39/ear. Other low-price picks include Beets ($0.49/lb) and Bananas ($0.55/lb).
What fruits and vegetables are in season in the Midwest right now?
41 of our tracked items are in season in the Midwest this week, including Sweet Corn, Beets, Bananas, Cabbage, Kiwifruit and Lemons.
Which produce dropped in price this week in the Midwest?
Kiwifruit fell the most — down 89% to $0.69/ea. Potatoes (down 81%) and Blackberries (down 46%) also dropped.
How often do SeasonSort prices update?
Weekly. Prices come from the USDA National Retail Report – Specialty Crops, published each Friday; SeasonSort refreshes every Saturday, so the numbers reflect this week's supermarket ads.
Where does SeasonSort get its produce prices?
From the USDA National Retail Report – Specialty Crops (FVWRETAIL), the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service's weekly report that aggregates advertised supermarket prices across roughly 29,000 US stores, broken out by region.