USDA's APHIS awarded $14.4 million to fund 76 projects by states, universities and other organizations to strengthen animal health protection. The funding comes from the 2018 farm bill and is the second annual round, up from $10.2 million for 44 projects in 2019.
Funding for biosecurity and rapid depopulation research has little direct effect on feed supply or prices, but it signals federal preparedness against high-consequence livestock disease outbreaks that could disrupt demand.
After 102 past neutral policy events, Live Cattle moved a median +0.6% over 5 sessions (63% higher; middle half -0.7% to +1.2%), and +1.3% over 20.
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.
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