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Evaluate subsidy capture potential in USDA's Livestock Risk Protection insurance program.

Subsidy Capture in Livestock Risk Protection Insurance: Assessing Prevalence and Program Exposure

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Evaluate subsidy capture potential in USDA's Livestock Risk Protection insurance program.
Analysis of contracts with specific expiration dates
Comparison of purchase rates in feeder cattle and swine
Estimation of maximum subsidy captures for 2024
Increased purchasing observed in contracts synced with CME option expiration dates
Maximum subsidy capture estimated at $10 million for feeder cattle and $29.3 million for swine
No significant evidence found for subsidy capture in fed cattle.

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Analysis shows significant subsidy capture in feeder cattle and swine, suggesting key policy reforms needed in insurance contracts.

Ryan Feuz (2025) studied this question.

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