"It's no secret that there are challenges in terms of farm profitability in 2026, which is driving critical policy questions to assist producers through the difficult times. Governments have different tools they have engaged, including insurance, business risk management, and the advanced payments program. In the United States, there are similar tools, but on top of the Farm Bill and changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill, there is a propensity to support ad hoc programming."
"This is not a tactic typically engaged in Canada, but could be. RealAgristudies asked farmers about exactly this in January. Of the over 550 Canadian farmers who answered, 31 per cent said "yes" there should be ad hoc programming, and 58 per cent say no, there should not be ad hoc programming, while 11 per cent are unsure or need more information."
"The federal and provincial governments in Canada have traditionally leaned on utilizing the existing mechanism of business risk management programs carrying the support load and 37 per cent of Canadian producers agree. It is important to note there is a concern the current Agristability structure will not adequately suffice in dealing with the 2026 challenges, but more on that in the coming weeks."
Farm profitability pressures in 2026 are prompting policy choices about support mechanisms for producers. Governments commonly use insurance, business risk management, and advanced payments to support farms. The United States added ad hoc measures, announcing a Farmer Bridge Assistance package to provide US$11 billion for mainstream crops by the end of February 2026. Over 550 Canadian farmers answered: 31% supported ad hoc programming, 58% opposed, and 11% were unsure. Canadian federal and provincial governments typically rely on business risk management programs, and 37% of producers agree with that approach. Younger and livestock-focused producers are generally less supportive of ad hoc measures.
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