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Civil Eats reports that the new Congress, shaped by the midterm elections, could affect SNAP, farm programs, immigrant food workers and climate policy. Advocates and lawmakers say little may happen in the near term, though some see openings for change.
Democrats cannot override President Trump's veto.
A shift in congressional control adds policy uncertainty for US farm programs and nutrition spending, but near-term changes to feed-relevant supply or prices appear limited.
civileats.comRebekah Alvey, Lisa HeldNov 13, 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.
