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Civil Eats previews food and agriculture issues on the November 2026 midterm ballot, including control of Congress, farm policy, food prices and food assistance. It notes Republicans hold both chambers while Democrats are projected to gain the House.
Possible shifts in Congress could change farm and food policy, but the outcome is not yet known and has no direct near-term effect on feed prices.
civileats.comRebekah Alvey, Lisa HeldNov 2, 2026After 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.
