On July 22nd, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission held an open meeting to consider two items: (1) Final Rule: Capital Requirements for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants; (2) Proposed Rule: Margin Requirements for Uncleared Swaps for Swap Dealers and Major Swaps Participants. See PDF below for key takeaways and details provided by Delta Strategy Group.
August 25th, 2025
Please use the link below for a glance at the upcoming events for the week of August 25. Document here.
Read MoreAugust 12th, 2025
USDA Export Sales will begin the second and final round of demonstrations and training for the new online Export Sales Reporting and Query System (ESRQS) on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Exporters who have not yet participated are strongly encouraged to register for a session and test the system in preparation for its mid-October launch. To […]
Read MoreJuly 30th, 2025
The American Cotton Shippers Association has joined a broad coalition of agricultural organizations in support of H.R. 4601, the Seasonal Ag CDL Modernization Act, introduced by Representative Tracey Mann (R-KS) with 20 bipartisan co-sponsors. This legislation would modernize and streamline the Farm-Related Restricted Commercial Driver’s License program to better meet the seasonal workforce needs of […]
Read MoreJuly 23rd, 2025
Today, the President Trump announced a trade deal between the U.S. and Indonesia that will provide Americans with market access in Indonesia once considered impossible and unlock major breakthroughs for America’s manufacturing, agriculture, and digital sectors. Details here.
Read MoreJune 25th, 2025
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Cotton & Tobacco Program (C&T) has announced the 2025-2026 rates it will charge for its cotton user-fee services. Details here.
Read MoreJune 11th, 2025
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