When is the WASDE report released?

The USDA WASDE report is released monthly, typically around the 10th of each month at 12:00 PM Eastern Time (11:00 AM Central). It frequently moves corn and soybean futures 10–40 cents at release.

When is the USDA Export Sales report released?

The USDA Export Sales report is released every Thursday at 8:30 AM Eastern Time by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. It covers weekly net export sales of corn, soybeans, and wheat.

When is the Prospective Plantings report?

The USDA Prospective Plantings report is typically released in late March — usually the last business day of the month. It surveys farmers on intended corn, soybean, and wheat planting acres and is one of the most market-moving reports of the year.

When is Crop Progress released?

USDA Crop Progress is released every Monday at 4:00 PM Eastern Time during the growing season, from early April through late November. It provides weekly condition ratings and planting and harvest progress percentages by state.

USDA Report Calendar 2026 — WASDE & Crop Dates

2026 USDA Report Schedule

WASDE / Crop Production

Crop Progress / Export Sales

Plantings / Acreage

Grain Stocks

Outlook Forum

International (CONAB / StatCan)

About These Reports

WASDE Report

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates. Monthly global crop and livestock supply/demand balance. Released around the 10th of each month at 12:00 PM ET.

HIGH— Moves corn/soy 10–40¢

Prospective Plantings

Farmer survey of intended spring planting acres for corn, soybeans, and wheat. Released late March. Sets the tone for the entire marketing year ahead.

EXTREME— Major price mover

Acreage Report

Actual planted and harvested acreage for major crops from the June 1 survey. Often the largest single-day price mover of the entire crop year.

EXTREME— Biggest mover of crop year

Crop Production (Aug)

The August report delivers the first field-survey-based yield estimate for corn and soybeans, replacing model-based forecasts. Highest-impact supply report of the year.

EXTREME— Most market-moving of year

Grain Stocks (Sep 1)

September 1 inventory is the most critical of the four quarterly grain stocks reports. Sets the baseline for beginning-of-year carry-out estimates and new-crop pricing direction.

EXTREME— Critical carry-out signal

Grain Stocks (Dec/Mar/Jun)

Quarterly inventory of corn, soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and oats on farms and in commercial facilities. December, March, and June reports track mid-marketing-year pace.

HIGH— Quarterly carry-out signal

Crop Progress

Weekly condition ratings (Excellent/Good/Fair/Poor/VP) and planting or harvest progress by state. Released Mondays at 4:00 PM ET from April through November.

MODERATE— G/E % moves prices

Export Sales

Weekly net sales of corn, soybeans, and wheat to foreign buyers. Released Thursdays at 8:30 AM ET by USDA FAS. Large China purchases routinely move futures at release.

MODERATE— China sales = high impact

Release times are approximate. USDA may shift dates around holidays. Always verify at usda.gov. Dates verified against issuing-agency calendars. All times Eastern unless noted.
Sources: USDA WASDE · NASS · CONAB · StatCan.