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Changes in the House and Senate agriculture committees following the 2026 midterm elections are expected to shape debates on the next farm bill, nutrition spending, trade and competitiveness. Commodity groups are expected to push for stronger safety-net support, including higher reference prices and expanded crop insurance, as crop prices retreat from recent highs.
A reshaped farm bill debate could change future price support and insurance levels, which affects farm margins and planting decisions. The direct near-term price impact on feed commodities is limited.
world-grain.comCrystal FutrellNov 12, 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.
