What’s New in AgriStability for 2026?
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Pasture related costs are an allowable expense starting in the 2026 program year. This refers to expenses incurred by livestock producers for grazing animals on land they do not own.
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Coverage notice is available to all participants starting in the 2026 program year. This allows participants to see their estimated benefit trigger point for the current year. It can be requested by the producer from May 1 to December 31 using AFSC Connect and is helpful for producers wondering if they are in a benefit position.
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Valuation for eligible feed commodity inventories can be calculated using an ending price to value both opening and ending inventory. If this valuation method is elected, declining inventories will not be offset by increases in feed prices in drought conditions. Previous years will need to be restated.
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Possible changes for 2027 program year – allowing non-arm’s length wages and contract work as eligible expenses.
For more information please visit: https://agriculture.canada.ca/en/programs/agristability