USDA’s CCC takes on big role as presidents look to fund priorities

After 318 past bullish policy events, Corn moved a median -0.1% over 5 sessions (48% higher; middle half -1.4% to +1.5%), and -0.2% over 20.

• Apr 2, 2025Oil, biofuel coalition presents unified RFS request to EPA | Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc.+1.0%
• Jan 4, 2021Biofuel groups urge Biden to maintain RFS but embrace new policies | 2021-01-04 | Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc.+5.3%
• Sep 11, 2019White House hosts separate meetings as oil and biofuel battle rages on | 2019-09-11 | Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc.+4.2%
• Jun 24, 2026Trump seeks E15, hemp fix and $11B in farm aid in funding bill | Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc.-2.3%
• Apr 26, 2017RFA asks EPA to provide regulatory certainty | 2017-04-26 | Agri-Pulse | Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc.+0.3%

After 842 past bullish policy events, Soybean Oil moved a median +0.2% over 5 sessions (52% higher; middle half -1.6% to +2.1%), and -0.5% over 20.

• Apr 2, 2025Oil, biofuel coalition presents unified RFS request to EPA | Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc.-1.6%
• May 3, 2017Biodiesel industry in full-court press for industry growth | 2017-05-02 | Agri-Pulse | Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc.+0.9%
• Sep 1, 2021US soy: Renewable diesel not a food-versus-fuel issue | 2021-08-31 | Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc.-1.4%
• Jan 4, 2021Biofuel groups urge Biden to maintain RFS but embrace new policies | 2021-01-04 | Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc.+0.4%
• Sep 11, 2019White House hosts separate meetings as oil and biofuel battle rages on | 2019-09-11 | Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc.+5.2%

After 26 past neutral policy events, Lean Hogs moved a median -0.9% over 5 sessions (38% higher; middle half -2.6% to +1.7%), and +0.2% over 20.

• Dec 17, 201817 Questions and Answers on the USDA Trade Retaliation Mitigation Payments+5.4%
• Jul 9, 2021USDA Announces $500 Million for Expanded Meat & Poultry Processing Capacity as Part of Efforts to Increase Competition, Level the Playing Field for Family Farmers and Ranchers, and Build a Better Food System | USDA+1.9%
• Jan 18, 2022China: Focus on Domestic Production, as Soy, Pork Imports Fell in 2021; Corn Imports Hit Record- Meat Production Surges | Farm Policy News | Illinois+4.5%
• Mar 20, 2019USDA offers tips on preventing African Swine Fever+12.4%
• Oct 1, 2021Biden v Big Meat: Can the US tackle rising beef prices?-1.1%