Upcoming Events & Deadlines

AM26 Accept/Reject Notifications emailed	-----	Mid-March
Presenter Requirements Deadline	Deadline	May 13, 2026
Early Bird Registration (Opening Early March)	Deadline	May 31, 2026
Hotel Room Block	Deadline	June 29, 2026
Advance Registration	Deadline	July 18, 2026

View more information on upcoming events and deadlines on the AAEA Events and Deadlines Calendar

President-Elect Seeks Volunteers for AAEA Committees

Committees drive the direction and impact of the AAEA by influencing its activities and awards. Please consider shaping the AAEA’s future by volunteering for one of the committees listed below. Committee service also offers an excellent opportunity for developing contacts, refining leadership skills, and increasing professional networking.

For information about these committees and a list of their current members, please visit http://www.aaea.org/about-aaea/aaea-committees.

Any AAEA member interested and willing to serve on a committee should fill out this online form. If you have any questions please contact Jeanne Rhodes (jrhodes@aaea.org) or (414) 918-3190 by April 30, 2026.

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Farm Progress

Headshot of Yasin Yildirim

Yasin Yildirim, North Dakota State University

“In aggregate the top 13 California agricultural commodities exported to China fell from an average total annual value of around $1.55 billion in 2024 to $554 million in 2025 – a 64% decline in a single year.”

Brian Roe
AAEA President

January 2026

Perhaps it hasn’t happened to you in a long time, or maybe it occurred when you attended the Annual Meeting that was ‘new’ to you: that awkward moment when you are between sessions and would like to engage with fellow conference goers, but you do not know a single person around you. While others re-establish long-standing acquaintances or forge new connections, you feel like the new kid at school navigating seating choices in the cafeteria. At the Annual Meetings, these casual moments between formal activities can be rich opportunities for professional growth and often justify the time and money spent to attend. But for newcomers, Annual Meetings can be a frustrating experience and can drive decisions about future meeting attendance.

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