U.S. government assistance to farmers is expected to reach a record $55.4 billion in 2026 as producers continue to feel the impact of tariffs and elevated input costs tied to global conflicts. That total includes the new $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program. And it appears Congress may not be finished providing support.

U.S. government assistance to farmers is expected to reach a record $55.4 billion in 2026 as producers continue to feel the impact of tariffs and elevated input costs tied to global conflicts. That total includes the new $8 billion Harvest Fuel Relief Program. And it appears Congress may not be finished providing support.

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AgDay 10/26/26

The Congressional Budget Office has estimated the net cost of the Senate farm bill at $4.4 billion over the 10-year budget window. However, regardless of the score, there are differing opinions on whether a permanent farm bill can pass during the lame duck session of Congress.

The Congressional Budget Office has estimated the net cost of the Senate farm bill at $4.4 billion over the 10-year budget window. However, regardless of the score, there are differing opinions on whether a permanent farm bill can pass during the lame duck session of Congress.

AgDay 10/30/26

Our latest installment in our Ag Vote 2026 coverage: Several candidates in the midterms could add agriculture voices to Congress. Also covering why high fuel prices are likely to squeeze basis levels.

Our latest installment in our Ag Vote 2026 coverage: Several candidates in the midterms could add agriculture voices to Congress. Also covering why high fuel prices are likely to squeeze basis levels.

AgDay 10/29/26

AgDay makes its last stop on our Harvest Your Independence Tour with a look at harvest and yields in Minnesota. Plus, the Trump administration continues to pour new investments into the beef industry. A $382 million investment was announced on the campaign trail Monday.

AgDay makes its last stop on our Harvest Your Independence Tour with a look at harvest and yields in Minnesota. Plus, the Trump administration continues to pour new investments into the beef industry. A $382 million investment was announced on the campaign trail Monday.

AgDay 10/26/26

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