June Agricultural Survey to guide key acreage and grain stock reports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, through its National Agricultural Statistics Service, will conduct the June Agricultural Survey over the next several weeks to collect important crop and inventory information for 2026. More than 90,000 agricultural producers across the country will be contacted as part of this nationwide effort.
“The June Agricultural Survey is one of the most significant and recognized surveys NASS conducts. When producers take part, they help ensure that the nation’s agricultural reporting remains accurate, transparent, and free from speculation,” said Joseph L. Parsons, NASS administrator.
“Their responses directly support decisions made by farmers, ranchers, researchers, private industry, and policymakers who depend on trustworthy data,” said Parsons.
The survey aims to measure crop acreage and grain stock levels as of June 1, 2026. Producers will be asked to share details on planted and harvested acreage, including information on biotech crops and grain inventories. This data plays a critical role in ensuring agricultural reports are accurate, transparent, and dependable.
According to the National Agricultural Statistics Service, the June Agricultural Survey is one of its most important and widely recognized data collection efforts. When producers participate, they help reduce uncertainty in agricultural markets and support sound decision-making across the industry. Farmers, ranchers, researchers, agribusinesses, and policymakers all rely on this information to plan and respond effectively.
Producers have multiple ways to complete the survey. Responses can be submitted online, by phone, or through the mail, making participation flexible during a busy farming season. While recognizing the time demands placed on farmers, USDA emphasizes that producer responses help strengthen the future of U.S. agriculture.
The information collected will be used in several major USDA reports scheduled for release on June 30, 2026. These include the annual Acreage report and the quarterly Grain Stocks report. The data will also contribute to monthly and annual Crop Production reports, Small Grains summaries, land value reports, livestock reports, and global supply and demand estimates.
All reports produced by the National Agricultural Statistics Service are publicly available online. USDA encourages producers to take part in the survey and marks June 30 as an important date for upcoming report discussions through a live online agricultural statistics event.
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