Old crop corn stocks on hand as of Sept. 1, 2025, totaled 1.53 billion bushels, down 13 percent from Sept. 1, 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) Grain Stocks report released today. Old crop soybeans stored in all positions were down 8 percent from Sept. 1, 2024, and all wheat stocks were up 6 percent from a year earlier.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will hold its biannual Data Users’ Meeting in West Des Moines, Iowa, on October 21, starting at 1 p.m. CT. The free and open-to-the-public event will also have a virtual attendance option. For both methods, registration is required.
As world leaders prepare to convene at COP30 in Belém, Brazil this November, American agriculture stands at a pivotal moment to demonstrate its leadership in sustainable food systems innovation. The Agri-Pulse and JBS forum on October 21 in Washington, D.C., will spotlight how U.S. farmers, ranchers, and their supply chain partners are already delivering the solutions the world needs. Join us at the National Press Club from 2-5 p.m. ET for “U.S. Agriculture and Food Systems on the Global Stage,” followed by a networking reception from 5-6 p.m. This timely forum will showcase real-world success stories and policy recommendations from the Sustainable Business COP (SB COP)—a global collaborative of private-sector companies—demonstrating how American agriculture is proving that productivity and sustainability go hand-in-hand. Complimentary registration is available here.
The National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) announced that Sam Kieffer has been selected to serve as the organization’s next Chief Executive Officer starting November 1, bringing more than 20 years of experience in agricultural leadership and farm policy to the role.
World Ag Expo, the largest annual outdoor agricultural exposition, is gearing up to make its return in February, naming Ron Clark as the 2026 Show Chairman.
The American Farm Bureau Federation announced the opening of general registration today for the 2026 American Farm Bureau Convention. The convention will be held Jan. 9-14, 2026, in Anaheim, California. The theme of the 107th consecutive American Farm Bureau Convention is “Imagine. Grow. Lead.” It will empower attendees with forward-thinking perspectives and policy insights to navigate the future of agriculture.
As concern for energy reliability surges nationwide, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) celebrates National Propane Day by encouraging farmers to explore propane as a reliable, on-site energy solution that can support greater peace of mind in uncertain times. October 7 marks the fourth annual National Propane Day, and this year’s theme, “Prepare with Propane,” is a reminder of propane’s reliability when other systems may fail. A recent report from the U.S. Department of Energy warns that blackouts in the United States could increase 100-fold by 2030 as the electric grid struggles to meet growing demand. Because propane is stored on site and never degrades, it remains ready even during widespread power disruptions. To help producers prepare, PERC offers planning resources, equipment incentives, and connections to local propane suppliers at Propane.com/Agriculture.
Jed Bower, a fifth-generation corn and soybean farmer from Washington Court House, Ohio, began his term as president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) saying the challenging rural economy will be his top priority in the year ahead.
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Global Foundation for Agricultural Journalism (GFAJ) will be held on October 15 from 16:00 to 17:00 Eastern Africa Time (13:00–14:00 GMT) as part of the IFAJ Congress in Kenya. We welcome all IFAJ members and interested participants to join. Click here to register for online participation.
The Agricultural Communicators Network Professional Improvement Foundation (PIF) is now accepting proposals for 2026 grant funds. The submission deadline is October 31.
