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2026 AAEA Membership Renewal
We invite and encourage you to renew your AAEA membership for 2026! Renewing ensures that you’ll stay connected with your association and peers. It also gives you the chance to be engaged with leading edge work being done by our members and support your AAEA through the activities of the association.
An active and engaged membership is the lifeblood of our AAEA. We appreciate all that you do to support AAEA and hope that you will take advantage of the opportunities that are available to connect with and engage your peers, the profession, and AAEA. If you have any questions about AAEA or about opportunities for becoming involved, please do not hesitate to contact us anytime at info@aaea.org or by phone at (414) 918-3190.
Selected Presentations
Call for Abstracts
The deadline to submit is January 14, 2026.
AAEA seeks submissions for Selected Presentations for the 2026 AAEA Annual Meeting in Kansas City, MO. Selected Presentations are a submission category that represents both Selected Papers and Selected Posters. All submissions are reviewed together, and only after acceptance will the submissions be assigned as a paper or poster presentation. At the time of submission, individuals will have the option for their submission to be considered as a “Poster only”. There is no “Paper only” option.
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Invited Papers
Call for Proposals
The deadline to submit is January 14, 2026.
AAEA welcomes proposals for Invited Paper sessions for the 2026 AAEA Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri. Papers in these Invited Paper sessions may be published in the Applied Economics Perspectives and Policy (AEPP) in March 2027, subject to review. Proposals from individuals or groups need to be submitted using the online submission system. In light of the government shutdown, the deadline has been extended to 11:59 pm Central on January 14, 2026 to allow additional time for proposals. Early submissions are encouraged when feasible.
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Organized Symposia
Call for Proposals
The deadline to submit is January 14, 2026.
AAEA seeks submissions for Organized Symposia for the 2026 AAEA Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri. Proposals are due by January 14, 2026, and should be submitted using AAEA’s online submission system.
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Track Sessions
Sponsored by AAEA Sections
Call for Proposals
The deadline for Section Leaders to submit is January 14, 2026.
The AAEA Executive Board invites Track Session proposals for the 2026 AAEA Annual Meeting in Kansas City, MO. Tracks are a set of multiple sessions submitted by AAEA Sections, scheduled throughout the meeting and devoted to a common interest area or topic. The AAEA President determines the number of sessions allocated to each section. All Section leaders have been notified of their 2026 allocations.
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Pre- and Post-conference Workshops
Call for Proposals
The deadline to submit is January 14, 2026.
The AAEA Executive Board invites proposals for Pre- and Post-conference Workshops at the 2026 AAEA Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri. The deadline for proposals is December 2, 2025. In light of the government shutdown, the deadline has been extended to 11:59 pm Central on January 14, 2026 to allow additional time for proposals. Early submissions are encouraged when feasible. Selections will be finalized by the AAEA Executive Board in January and organizers will be notified soon thereafter by the AAEA President.
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Case Studies
Call for Proposals
The deadline to submit is January 14, 2026.
AAEA welcomes proposals for Case Studies for the 2026 AAEA Annual Meeting in Kansas City, Missouri. Case Studies in this Invited Paper session may be published in the Applied Economics Teaching Resources (AETR) in January 2027, subject to review. Proposals from individuals or groups need to be submitted using AAEA’s online submission system by 11:59 pm CST on December 3, 2025. In light of the government shutdown, the deadline has been extended to 11:59 pm Central on January 14, 2026 to allow additional time for proposals. Early submissions are encouraged when feasible.
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AAEA Mentoring Award
The deadline to nominate is February 4, 2026.
Deliberate, purposive, mentoring takes time and effort. Through the process of collaborating with a mentee, a mentor shows a mentee the ‘ropes’ of the profession, helps to identify and cultivate the mentee’s strengths, and opens networks and professional opportunities. To mentor is to commit time and effort. The benefits of mentoring—colleagues from diverse backgrounds staying in the profession and fully expressing their potential—are enjoyed by the entire profession.
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Bruce Gardner Memorial Prize for Applied Policy Analysis Award
The deadline to nominate is February 4, 2026.
The Bruce Gardner Memorial Prize for Applied Policy Analysis Award recognizes outstanding impact on agricultural, food, environmental, development and other related policy, based on sound foundations in economic theory, in the tradition of Bruce Gardner. Policy issues are interpreted in their broadest sense. They may relate to either a national or international situation. The purpose of the award is to encourage sound economic analysis of a broad set of public policy issues that provides timely and relevant information for more effective public policy and program discussions. The award is intended to focus attention on important efforts in research, education or public service, which facilitate the policy process and improve public performance and understanding. A maximum of one award is given annually. The award will carry a cash prize of $1,500 and plaque of recognition financed by the Bruce Gardner Memorial Special Purpose Fund of the AAEA Trust. The Bruce Gardner Memorial Prize for Applied Policy Analysis Award Subcommittee is encouraged to generate nominations to assure that all outstanding policy contributions are considered.
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Distinguished Extension/Outreach Program Awards
The deadline to nominate is February 4, 2026.
The Distinguished Extension/Outreach Program Awards recognize achievement of excellence in extension economics education programs. Awards may recognize not only individual programs, but also significant contributions of an individual economist to a larger, group program. We encourage submissions from women, underrepresented minorities, and members from a broad set of academic, government, industry, and NGO organizations.
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Distinguished Teaching Awards
The deadline to nominate is February 4, 2026.
The Distinguished Teaching Awards recognize and encourage meritorious performance in undergraduate and graduate teaching in agricultural or applied economics as defined by the AAEA vision statement. These award winners will demonstrate outstanding ability and strong performance in fulfilling the teaching mission of agricultural or applied economics as defined by the AAEA Vision Statement. We encourage submissions from women, underrepresented minorities, and members from a broad set of academic, government, industry, and NGO organizations.
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Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award
The deadline to nominate is February 4, 2026.
The Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award is given in recognition of the development of professional excellence by persons writing doctoral dissertations in any field consistent with the AAEA vision statement. A maximum of three awards are given each year, and a $1000 cash prize accompanies each award.
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Outstanding Master’s Thesis Awards
The deadline to nominate is February 4, 2026.
The Outstanding Master's Thesis Award is given in recognition of development of professional excellence by individuals writing master's theses in any field consistent with the AAEA mission statement. A maximum of three awards are given. A cash supplement of $500 accompanies each award.
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Publication of Enduring Quality Award
The deadline to nominate is February 4, 2026.
The Publication of Enduring Quality Award is granted to encourage excellence in publications in fields consistent with the AAEA Vision Statement. A maximum of one award is given each year for a publication with a publication date falling at least ten years prior to the year of recognition. Entries are judged based on their enduring quality as evidenced by impact to the discipline (eg citations, subsequent contributions). Competition is focused on one specific publication by the author(s), one of whom was a member of the Association at the time of publication, and not on the cumulative work of the author(s).
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Quality of Communication Award
The deadline to nominate is February 4, 2026.
The Quality of Communication Award is granted to encourage excellence in publications in fields consistent with the AAEA vision statement. A maximum of two awards are given each year. Entries must demonstrate superior communication of concepts or knowledge in any subject matter of professional specialization (i.e., teaching, research, policy analysis or extension) in agricultural and applied economics as defined by the vision statement. We encourage submissions from women, underrepresented minorities, and members from a broad set of academic, government, industry and NGO organizations.
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Quality of Research Discovery Award
The deadline to nominate is February 4, 2026.
The Quality of Research Discovery Award is granted to encourage excellent publications in fields consistent with the AAEA Vision Statement. A maximum of two awards are given each year. Entries must demonstrate excellence and creativity in research methodology and/or expand the frontiers of applied economics. We encourage submissions from women, underrepresented minorities and members from a broad set of academic, government, industry and NGO organizations.
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2026 AAEA Annual Meeting
Hotel
Room block is open at Kansas City Marriott Downtown for 2026 AAEA Annual Meeting
AAEA Group Rate: $194.00, plus 18.475% tax and a taxable $3.00 city development fee
Reservations must be received on or before June 29, 2026.
Please book a room using the AAEA Group Rate Link: https://book.passkey.com/e/51095123
CWAE & Employment Services Committee
It's Not Who You Know... Well, Actually, It Kind of Is: A networking field guide for introverts, scientists, and skeptics
CWAE’s Programming Committee, in partnership with AAEA’s Employment Services Committee, is excited to invite you to our upcoming Professional Development & Networking Series event, entitled "It's Not Who You Know... Well, Actually, It Kind of Is: A networking field guide for introverts, scientists, and skeptics.”
Event Details:
This session will feature guest speaker, Sarah Pietraszek-Mattner, PhD. Sarah Pietraszek-Mattner has spent more than 25 years in the energy industry, navigating a career that’s been anything but linear. A geoscientist turned career coach, she now helps STEM professionals find clarity and confidence in their careers --- especially during times of change. Sarah believes networking isn’t just for job searching; it’s a powerful way to discover what you truly want next. Drawing on her mix of industry experience and coaching expertise, she helps mid-career professionals and graduate students connect the dots between their skills, values, and opportunities.
Sarah will discuss the following topics:
- Why network?
- Networking for academic careers vs non academic careers - is there a difference?
- How to network as a student when you feel like you are starting from scratch
- Informational interviews and your LAMP list - your first steps to career research
- Introvert vs extrovert approaches to networking
Choices Magazine: Article(s) Highlight
After a Decade of Genomic Testing, Are Milk Yields Being Impacted?
Jared Hutchins and Victor Funes-Leal
Over the past two decades, the dairy genetics industry has changed significantly. While genomic testing appears to have delivered significant gains on the genetic side, these gains have not yet shown up in the national average milk yield.
Interested in publishing in Choices? Submit your Individual, Theme, or Data Visualizations here.
AAEA at 2026 ASSA Annual Meeting
 T.W. Schultz Lecture & AAEA Reception
Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026
6:15 PM - 8:45 PM (EST)
Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Hilary Hoynes, Chancellor's Professor of Economics and Public Policy, University of California, Berkeley
"The Social Safety Net as an Investment in Children"
Professor Hilary Hoynes’s talk will review research on the impacts of the social safety net on children's long-term outcomes. Traditionally, economic research has emphasized the incentive effects of tax credits and transfer programs, often neglecting their potential benefits, particularly for children. Hoynes will review a growing body of evidence evaluating the impacts of childhood exposure to programs like food stamps, the EITC, and Medicaid on long term outcomes including health, education, earnings, and criminal justice involvement in adulthood. She will also discuss recent evidence from RCTs on the effect of unconditional cash supports on short term child outcomes. She will present cost-benefit analyses like the Marginal Value of Public Funds to evaluate the extent to which these programs represent a public investment in children.
Sunday, January 4
George Judge: 100 and Counting. Econometrics in Agricultural and Applied Economics (C4, Q1)
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EST)
Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Chair: Jill J. McCluskey, Washington State University
U.S. Agricultural Trade at a Crossroads: Navigating Protectionism, Global Competition, and Economic Integration (F1, Q1)
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM (EST)
Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Chair: Sandro Steinbach, North Dakota State University
Asymmetric Information and Organizational Forms in Wine Markets (Q1, L6)
12:30 PM - 2:15 PM (EST)
Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Chair: Gianni De Nicolò, Johns Hopkins University
Monday, January 5
GLP-1 Drugs and Food Demand (D1, I1)
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EST)
Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Chair: Jill J. McCluskey, Washington State University
Work and Earnings in Agrifood Value Chains Around the World (J2, O1)
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM (EST)
Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Chair: Chris Barrett, Cornell University
Rapid Growth and Transformation of Wholesale Markets and Wholesalers in Africa and South Asia (O1, Q1)
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (EST)
Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Chair: Thomas Reardon, Michigan State University
Other News
Gund Institute for Environment
Funded PhD Opportunities
The Gund Institute for Environment at the University of Vermont (UVM) seeks exceptional PhD applicants to conduct interdisciplinary research on global environmental challenges beginning in fall 2026. Applications are due Jan. 6, 2026.
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Agricultural History Society Award for Public Engagement
The Award Winner(s) will demonstrate:
- Depth of historical understanding and the ability to communicate historical context to non-specialists while preserving essential details and complexity
- Creativity in approach appropriate to the intended audience
- Evidence of effectiveness appropriate to the activity
- If the nomination is for a body of work, evidence of professionalism and leadership in promoting public engagement in the fields of agricultural and rural history
The application package, prepared as a single PDF file, 12-point font, 1-inch margins, will include:
- Nominator’s letter (not to exceed 750 words) - self-nominations encouraged. The letter should describe the nature of the work undertaken, evidence of public engagement, and the work’s distinctive contribution to furthering public understanding of agricultural and /rural history
- CV of applicant, limited to 2 pages (single spaced).
- Additional supporting materials (limited to 2 pages), which may include webpage links, photographs of exhibitions or public programs, record of engagement with farmers or rural communities, archival collection/oral history repository created, historic structure reports, policy publications, etc.
The Effland-Grim-Reid Award Committee will adjudicate the competition. Please submit all materials to aghistorysociety@gmail.com as a single PDF document. More information about this award can be found here: Agricultural History Society Award for Public Engagement — Agricultural History Society
The deadline for submission of materials is December 31, 2025.
The 11th PhD Workshop
of the European Association of Agricultural Economists (EAAE)
Évora, 17–19 June 2026
We are pleased to announce the 11th PhD Workshop of the European Association of Agricultural Economists (EAAE), to be held in the historic city of Évora, Portugal, 17–19 June 2026.
The workshop theme is “Innovation for a Resilient Agri-food Chain in a Changing World.” EAAE PhD Workshops are designed to foster the next generation of European agricultural economists by providing a supportive forum to share ongoing research, build networks, and develop skills for successful academic and industry careers.
We invite PhD students at any stage of their doctoral journey to submit an abstract for presentation.
Participants will receive feedback from senior researchers and peers and engage in community-building activities across Europe. Please share this invitation with your doctoral candidates and encourage submissions via https://eaae2026.uevora.pt/
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