Policy Update

Major victory for U.S. corn growers in USMCA trade dispute
House plans on voting on funding package today
Egg prices are notable outlier
‘Clean CR’ with debt limit language latest GOP option
Trump open to including farm aid in stripped-down CR sans ‘Democrat giveaways’
Speaker faces growing GOP backlash over compromise CR legislation
Only two rate cuts expected in 2025, fewer than previously anticipated
House Ag panel releases fact sheet, analysis
Forecasts under producer assistance program
Some caution about calculating any payment rates before USDA makes decisions