By Scout Nelson
Nebraska’s grain inventory levels shifted notably in September 2026, according to data from the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Corn and soybean stocks increased from a year earlier, while wheat and sorghum inventories declined across the state.
As of September 1, 2026, Nebraska farmers and commercial facilities held 248 million bushels of corn, up 50% from September 2025. On-farm corn stocks totaled 105 million bushels, while off-farm stocks reached 95.8 million bushels, reflecting strong year-over-year growth in both categories.
Soybean inventories also moved higher during September 2026, with total stocks reaching 27.4 million bushels, a 32% increase from the previous year. On-farm soybean supplies rose sharply to 8.8 million bushels, while off-farm stocks stood at 18.6 million bushels, remaining nearly unchanged from September 2025.
Wheat stocks trended lower in September 2026, totaling 38.1 million bushels, down 30% year over year. On-farm wheat inventories fell to 4 million bushels, and off-farm supplies declined to 34.1 million bushels, indicating reduced wheat availability across Nebraska.
Sorghum recorded the largest decline among major grains in September 2026. Total sorghum stocks dropped to 1.424 million bushels, with on-farm inventories at 65,000 bushels and off-farm stocks at 1.36 million bushels, both significantly below year-earlier levels.
Oat inventories also decreased during September 2026, with Nebraska farmers reporting 500,000 bushels stored on farms. The figure was 44% lower than in September 2025, continuing the downward trend seen in several grain categories.
Overall, the USDA NASS report for September 2026 highlights stronger corn and soybean supplies, particularly in on-farm storage, while wheat, sorghum, and oat inventories remained below year-ago levels as producers moved into the fall harvest season.
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Categories: Nebraska, Crops, Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, Sorghum