Washington Update
The below document includes updates on several policy issues of which ACSA is actively involved, along with Washington and Trade matters.
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Memphis Stakeholders Write Letter to Surface Transportation Board Regarding Intermodal Infrastructure
April 16th, 2021
On April 14, 2021, Memphis stakeholders wrote a letter to Chairman Oberman of the Surface Transportation Board expressing the need for assistance in resolving the current inland rail crisis affecting importers, exporters and motor carriers in the area. See the full letter below. Click Here
Read MoreMSU Publishes Expected PLC Payment Rates for 2020
March 17th, 2021
On March 15, 2021, Mississippi State University published the expected PLC payments for the 2020 year. Please see the link below for more information. Click Here
Read MoreThe link below provides an overview and key takeaways from the Senate Banking Committee hearing to consider Gary Gensler to be a Member of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Click Here
Read MoreQuality Loss Adjustment Program for Cotton Summary as of February 9, 2021
February 22nd, 2021
The National Cotton Council provided a cotton specific summary of the Quality Loss Adjustment Program and examples. See below. Click Here
Read MoreSenate Agriculture Committee Hearing Overview
February 3rd, 2021
Yesterday, the Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing to consider the nomination of Tom Vilsack to be Secretary of Agriculture. Click below for details from the hearing. Click Here
Read MoreChina Policy and Market Update
January 29th, 2021
In December, China imported 1,629,083 bales (354,691 MT) of cotton, representing an increase of 80.43% month-on-month (m/m), and an increase of 130.9% year-on-year (y/y). The total value was USD $588.82 million, representing an increase of 89.33% m/m, an increase of 117.21% y/y. In 2020, Chinese cotton imports totaled 9,912,346 bales (2,158,159 MT), an increase of […]
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