July 2026, Issue 15

2026 AAEA Annual Meeting
Mobile App

Ready to attend the 2026 AAEA Annual Meeting in Kansas City? We look forward to seeing you there! As you prepare for the meeting, be sure to download Whova, our online event platform, which will serve as a valuable tool for accessing the meeting schedule, connecting with attendees, receiving updates, and making the most of your Annual Meeting experience.

Please note that there is no “invitation code” for the app. The email address that you registered for the Annual Meeting will be your access into the app.

First, download Whova from your app store then search for “AAEA 2026.”

App highlights:

• View full schedule of sessions
• Personalize your agenda
• Receive #AAEA2026 notifications on events
• Connect with other attendees and speakers

Don't have a smart phone? No problem! You can print a PDF of the program and view the entire schedule on our website: https://www.aaea.org/meetings/2026-aaea-annual-meeting/schedule

On-site Registration Desk Hours & Badge Pick-up

Imperial Foyer East Tower (2nd Floor)

Saturday, July 25 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday, July 26 from 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Monday, July 27 from 7:30 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday, July 28 from 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

**Please be aware that all AAEA staff will be on-site at the Kansas City Marriott beginning Friday, July 24 so if you have any questions while on-site please come to the registration desk located in the Imperial Foyer East Tower (2nd floor) or email us at info@aaea.org.

All Registrations can only be taken in-person on-site

Registration will be available in person at the AAEA registration desk in Kansas City. Most meetings will take place at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown with Pre- and Post-conference Workshops taking place on Saturday, July 25 and Wednesday July 29.

2026 AAEA Business Meeting

Date: Monday, July 27th
Time: 8:00 am - 8:30 am 
Location: Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Room: Imperial Ballroom

AAEA’s Annual Business Meeting will be held during the annual meeting in Kansas City, MO on Monday, July 27 in the Imperial Ballroom at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown. 

This meeting gives members the chance to hear about the state of the association. Updates will be given by the AAEA President, the Finance Committee, and the AAEA Trust Committee. Additionally, Board members and Editors who are completing their terms will be recognized for their service. Lastly, those in attendance will be given an opportunity to voice any questions or concerns that they may have. 

We hope you’ll join us in KC!

2026 Pre-/Post-conference Workshop Overview

Pre-registration for Pre- and Post-conference Workshops is required before the annual meeting. You may register for a Pre- and Post-conference Workshop while registering for the annual meeting or by calling the AAEA Business Office at (414) 918-3190.

Pre-conference Workshops
Saturday, July 25

PC11  BEER Section Craft Industry Tour       

$100
11:30 am – 6:00 pm   Depart Kansas City Marriott Main Lobby at 11 am
Tour will visit three craft breweries in the Kansas City area.
Light lunch provided.  Limited space available.

PC14  Innovating for Sustainability

Students & ECP: $40, General $60
Location: Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Time: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm                     
Lunch Provided
The goal of this one-day workshop is to understand better the circular bioeconomy and its effects on the economy and the environment, engage with economists and engineers, and gain a new perspective. The participants will use the insights developed in this workshop to identify research gaps, challenges, and opportunities.

PC16  Structural Transformation, Trade Integration, and Sustainability in East and Southeast Asian Agriculture: New Evidence, Methods, and Policy Implications

$15
Location: Kansas City Marriott Downtown     
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 
The proposed workshop will be of interest to agricultural and applied economists working on development, trade, industrial organization, and agricultural policy. It aligns with AAEA sections and communities focused on International Development, Agricultural Trade and Policy, Food and Agricultural Marketing, Industrial Organization, and Applied Econometrics.      

Post-conference Workshops
Wednesday, July 29

PC52  The Changing Landscape of U.S. Agricultural Comparative Advantage

$15
Location: Kansas City Marriott Downtown
Time: 8:30 am – 2:30pm
This post-conference workshop seeks to provide a structured forum for academic and policy engagement on these issues, fostering dialogue between economists, policymakers, and practitioners. The event directly contributes to AAEA’s mission by encouraging rigorous research dissemination, interdisciplinary exchange, and professional development. The workshop aims to: 1. Examine empirical evidence and theoretical insights on the changing determinants of comparative advantage; 2. Discuss implications for U.S. trade competitiveness and domestic agricultural policy; 3. Facilitate collaboration among researchers across sections and career stages; and 3. Develop actionable insights to inform future policy, research, and outreach.

Post-conference Tours
Wednesday, July 29

PC51 Extension Section Agricultural Tour and Educational Session

$25
Location: American Royal (transportation provided)
Time: 8:30 am-11:30 am
Depart Marriott 8:00 am, return to Marriott by 12:00 pm
Tour and post-conference workshop at American Royal. Conference attendees will tour American Royal, which is a quick 5-minute drive from the conference hotel, followed by a short break with refreshments and an education session hearing about the history of American Royal and their vision of a world where food and agriculture are celebrated and all generations are committed to its future. Attendees will also hear about their future campus that is under construction and projected to annually attract one million visitors and host more than 200 livestock events, rodeos and exhibitions.

PC53  Bridging Research and Application: Emerging Developments in Agricultural Science, Data, and Finance

$75
Location: Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City                                 
Time: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm       
Departing Marriott at 7:30 am, transportation provided
“ToGo” lunch provided
The workshop will bring together academics and practitioners to discuss innovations in both the demand and supply sides of food supply chains. We will organize these discussions around three panels. The first panel will discuss the economic implications of recent advancements in technologies related to food consumption. The second panel will explore innovation in farm and food production and distribution. The third panel will examine trends in financing investments in agriculture and food production.

For additional details, click here. 

2026 Luncheons

Monday, July 27
11:30 am – 1:00 pm

The cost to attend a Luncheon is not included in the Annual Meeting Registration cost. Pre-registration for Luncheons is required before the annual meeting. You may register for Luncheons while registering for the annual meeting or by calling the AAEA Business Office at (414) 918-3190. 

SP32  COSBAE, CWAE, and Africa Section Lecture & Luncheon

Speaker: Dr. Andrew Dabalen, Chief Economist for the Africa Region, World Bank
The Africa Section is honored to welcome Dr. Dabalen as the luncheon speaker at the AAEA Annual Meeting. His remarks will offer valuable insights into African development, poverty reduction, and growth, as well as the role of research in shaping effective policy.

For additional details, click here. 

Employment Services

Hours
Monday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Registered Employers

• Clemson University
• Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
• Michigan State University
• Oklahoma State University
• Purdue University
• Texas Tech University
• The Ohio State University
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• University of California, Davis
• University of Missouri
• University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• University of Kentucky
• University of Tennessee
• University of Florida

The AAEA Employment Services (formerly known as Employment Center) connects employers and applicants both electronically and in person. Details below show the ways that both can participate and make the most of their time at the Employment Services.

REGISTER NOW

Employers

Online registration will close on Thursday, July 23 or once all tables are occupied; whichever comes first. There are 4 tables remaining. If tables are not filled by July 23, employers may register on-site.

Employers may register for the Employment Services, which takes place on Monday, July 27, 2026.

Employment Services registration (FREE) includes:

• One table at the on-site Employment Services
• Unlimited job postings on the AAEA job board through the end of the Annual Meeting

Employers who are at the meeting only to participate in the Employment Services do not have to be registered for the Annual Meeting. If you plan to participate in other meeting activities, then you must also be registered for the Annual Meeting.

Check out our Guide for Employers to explore more about the process and helpful tips!

Applicants
Applicant registration is FREE. Interested candidates should sign up for the Employment Services through the AAEA Job Board. Job seekers will be able to register for the Employment Services while on-site at the annual meeting; however, we recommend registering in advance and scheduling interviews prior to arriving in Kansas City, MO. Applicants must be registered for the Annual Meeting in order to participate in the Employment Services.

Check out our Guide for Applicants to explore more about the process and helpful tips!

If you have any questions regarding the Employment Services, please contact Jessica Weister (jweister@aaea.org).

Call for Applications
Managing Editor of the Journal of the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association

The AAEA Executive Board invites ap­plications for the Managing Editor for the Journal of the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association (JAAEA) to serve from January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029. The editor will manage submitted manuscripts containing original research results addressing real-world problems with sound research approaches and/or have strong policy relevance within the subject matter of the journal. The Managing Editor works closely with a slate of Area Editors to ensure rapid and thorough reviews and decisions concerning submitted manuscripts. AAEA is particularly interested in candidates who will bring ideas and innovations to help JAAEA further its mission and to bolster its reputation.
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AAEA Virtual Track Sessions

We invite you to join us for our 2026 AAEA Annual Meeting Virtual Track Sessions. Each of these sessions will take place over zoom, either before or after the Annual Meeting dates. All Zoom links and additional session information are available on the Annual Meeting website, click here. Registration for the 2026 AAEA Annual Meeting is not required in order to attend these Virtual Track Sessions.

September 9, 2026

Title: From Mentee to Mentor: Journeys of Mentorship and Leadership in Cultivating Tomorrow’s Ag Econ Leaders
Sponsored Section: CWAE Section
Organizer: Deepthi Kolady
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Central Time

Stay tuned for dates on these additional sessions!

Title: China's Influence in Latin American Agriculture and Trade.
Sponsored Section: LAS Section
Organizer: Graciela Andrago
Time: TBD

Title: To write or Not to write a textbook?
Sponsored Section: TLC Section
Organizer: Maria Bampasidou
Time: TBD

AEEE Call for Papers: Applied Economics Insights

Applied Economics Education and Extension (AEEE) is calling for manuscripts for its new Applied Economics Insights section of the journal. Applied Economic Insights articles cover national and international applied economics issues related to extension, outreach, industry, education and teaching. These are authoritative, nontechnical analyses, overviews, and reviews of emerging and highly relevant topics for stakeholders, educators, policymakers, and the general public. Applied Economic Insights article build on the legacy of Choices. We will promote Insights articles through our subscriber list (built upon the one that previously served Choices), social media and other outreach outlets.
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Other News

Call for the Heading South Award from AARES
71st Annual Australasian Agricultural and Resource Economics Society (AARES) Conference

Join AARES in Melbourne, Australia, from 2–5 February 2027 for the 71st Annual AARES Conference: Seven Decades of Agriculture and Resource Economics: Lessons, Legacy and Futures.

As we reflect on the discipline’s legacy and examine the challenges ahead—including climate change, resource pressures, geopolitical uncertainty, and emerging technologies—AARES invites contributions from researchers, policymakers, industry professionals, and students.

AARES are seeking submissions for:  

• Contributed Papers Special Sessions Pre-Conference Workshops

Learn more: https://www.aares2027.com/  

Abstract submissions close: Sunday, 9 August 2026. Submit now: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/81813/submitter  

AARES looks forward to showcasing innovative research, fostering collaboration, and exploring pathways to resilient, sustainable, and equitable food and resource systems.

Call for Papers
Special Issue on Latin American Agricultural Economics

Submission Deadline: September 15, 2026
The International Association of Agricultural Economists (IAAE) and the editors of Agricultural Economics invite submissions for a special issue dedicated to Latin America. This initiative follows recent board meetings identifying the region as having low representation in the journal. The goal is to foster deeper engagement with regional researchers and increase the global visibility of their contributions to the field.
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IFAMR Journal Call for Co-Editor-in-Chief (Incoming – North America/Europe)

IFAMR Journal Call for Co-Editor-in-Chief (Incoming – North America/Europe)
The International Food and Agribusiness Management Association (IFAMA) invites applications for an incoming Co-Editor-in-Chief of the International Food and Agribusiness Management Review (IFAMR), a leading international scholarly journal dedicated to advancing knowledge at the intersection of food systems, agribusiness, and management. This recruitment reflects IFAMR’s transition to a Co-Editor-in-Chief model designed to strengthen the journal’s global reach and editorial capacity.

Applications close on October 15, 2026.

Learn more: https://www.ifama.org/Co-Editor-in-Chief-Call