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An AEI analysis examines the $10 billion in economic loss aid included in the 2024 American Relief Act for farmers facing lower crop prices in 2024. The authors argue farm income and balance sheets were strong, so the bailout was probably not justified.
The analysis is a policy critique with no new supply or demand shift, so it has little direct price impact on feed grains or protein markets.
aei.orgVincent H. Smith, Barry K. GoodwinApr 16, 2025After 1,623 past policy events, Corn moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (51% higher; middle half -1.4% to +1.5%), and +0.4% over 20.
After 1,905 past policy events, Soybeans moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (52% higher; middle half -1.4% to +1.8%), and +0.2% over 20.
After 1,019 past policy events, Wheat (SRW) moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (49% higher; middle half -1.7% to +1.5%), and +0.2% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
