bushel

Example Sentences

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Benchmark corn prices, a key commodity for U.S. farmers, traded below $3.50 per bushel in 2017 before rising above $8 in 2022.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

For his part, Mr. Frazier has brought one bright bushel of apples to market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

Today, benchmark corn prices are about $4.20 per bushel, up from recent lows of about $3.70.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

Or do you think Trump likes to hide his light under a bushel?

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

As for the half bushel of potatoes, they had begun to sprout in their sack.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros