Agriculture Policy in the Midterms

Elevated grocery prices, rising farm input costs and growing economic frustration in rural America are creating a political challenge for Republicans, while Democrats seek to use affordability concerns and farm policy disputes to regain ground ahead of the 2026 midterms.

What you’ll learn

• How food inflation, tariffs and rising fuel and fertilizer costs are shaping the election
• Why Democrats see an opportunity to make inroads with rural voters
• How Republicans are using farm aid, safety-net changes and a potential farm bill to defend their record

Why this matters

The midterms could reshape farm programs, nutrition assistance, climate-related agriculture policy and the leadership of key congressional committees. POLITICO Pro helps organizations track the political and economic forces influencing agriculture policy, food prices and rural constituencies.

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