Changes are being made to AgriStability to make it more responsive for livestock producers. As part of these changes, feed inventory pricing for livestock producers will be adjusted starting in the 2026 program year. This permanent change ensures the correct feed valuation is captured for feed used on-farm.
Additional changes to allowable expenses are under discussion for the 2026 program year, including rented pasture to better reflect the cost of feeding livestock. With this change, if a producer rents pasture, AgriStability would consider the pasture rental cost an allowable expense.
These changes are key to making AgriStability more responsive for livestock producers, especially in dry conditions.
“During extended dry periods, livestock producers can face shrinking feed supplies and increased pressure on grazing land,” said Daniel Graham, manager AgriStability and Pricing with Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC). “That’s why these updates to AgriStability are designed to respond more quickly and effectively – providing support when producers need it most.”
Recent changes have made it easier to participate
A new option, the optional reference margin (ORM), was introduced in the 2025 program year. ORM allows participants to elect to have their historical average (reference margin) calculated based on the methodology they use to report farm income for income tax purposes, eliminating the need to report the farm’s historical accrual and inventory information.
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