USDA Reports Increase in Grain Stocks Compared to Last Year

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported that corn, wheat, and soybean stocks in 2026 have surpassed those of last year, according to an assessment finalized on June 1.

Corn stocks came to 5.29 million bushels, up 14% from June 1, 2025. Soybean has gone up to 1.06 billion bushels, which is 5% more than last year. Old crop all wheat has also gone up by 8%, with 920 million bushels. Old crop durum wheat came to 33.5 million bushels, which puts it at 20% more than last year’s stock.

Sorghum and barley are the only ones that have gone down, with sorghum totaling to 66.7 million bushels and barley to 66.4 million. This puts sorghum at 33% less than last year, and barley at 4% less.

Pulse crops like dry edible peas, lentils and all chickpeas have all gone up. Dry edible peas sit at 3.92 million cwt, up by 19%, while lentils have gone up by 94% with 3.08 million cwt, and all chickpeas are now at 40% more than last year.

While seasonal demand strengthened for several crops, U.S. grain inventories remain well supplied overall. The latest figures suggest continued availability of key agricultural commodities, although crops such as sorghum may warrant closer attention as tighter stocks could affect pricing and supply in the coming months.