
USDA says funding for three APHIS Farm Bill animal-health programs rose from $30 million to $233 million annually beginning in fiscal year 2026, following passage of the 2025 Working Families Tax Cuts Act. The increased funding supports disease preparedness, detection, response capacity, and vaccine and diagnostic stockpiles.
The additional resources could improve readiness for animal disease outbreaks and help limit potential livestock losses and disruptions to meat supply, though they do not indicate an immediate market change.
After 122 past policy events, Lean Hogs moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (46% higher; middle half -2.1% to +1.6%), and -0.3% over 20.
Not enough comparable past events yet for a historical read.
After 734 past policy events, Soybean Meal moved a median -0.2% over 5 sessions (46% higher; middle half -1.9% to +1.6%), and -0.4% over 20.
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