The Quarterly Grain Stocks report for Soybeans, issued by the USDA, provides a detailed count of soybeans stored both on-farm and off-farm in the United States. This report is a major market-mover for agricultural commodities as it reveals the actual supply available for domestic use and export. Discrepancies between this report and market expectations can lead to significant price volatility in soybean futures.
The data is collected through surveys of farmers and commercial grain elevator operators. On-farm stocks are estimated based on a probability survey of producers, while off-farm stocks are based on a census of all known commercial storage facilities.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 1.06 | 1.05 | +0.01 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | 3.29 | 3.28 | +0.01 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 0.32 | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 1.02 | 0.97 | +0.05 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 1.91 | 1.90 | +0.01 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 3.10 | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 0.34 | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2024 | 0.97 | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 1.84 | 1.83 | +0.02 |
| Jan 12, 2024 | 3.00 | 2.98 | +0.02 |
| Sep 29, 2023 | 0.27 | 0.24 | +0.03 |
