House Ag Discusses Climate
On June 15th, the House Agriculture Committee held a hearing entitled “The Role of Climate Research in Supporting Ag Resiliency.” Please see link below for key takeaways provided by Delta Strategy Group.
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ACSA Update: The Week Ahead
July 14th, 2025
Please use the link below for a glance at the upcoming events for the week of July 14. Document here.
Read MoreUSDA-AMS Cotton & Tobacco Program Announces New 2025-2026 Rates
June 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 MoreSupport Letter for CFTC Nominee Brian Quintenz
June 9th, 2025
ACSA, along with other agricultural groups, signed onto a letter endorsing Brian Quintenz to be chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Letter here.
Read MoreDudley Hoskins Support Letter
May 23rd, 2025
ACSA, along with other organizations, signed onto a letter in support of Dudley Hoskins’ nomination to be the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP). Letter here.
Read MoreACSA Urges CFTC to Reject 24/7 Trading and Be Cautious of Perpetual Derivatives Contracts
May 22nd, 2025
Request for Comment on Trading and Clearing Derivatives on a 24/7 Basis Request for Comment on Perpetual Derivatives
Read MoreThe U.S. agriculture industry is urging Congress to prioritize rural and agricultural transportation needs in the upcoming reauthorization of surface transportation programs. Key requests include timely reauthorization, increased investment in infrastructure, modernization of trucking regulations, and streamlining project approvals to improve efficiency, safety, and economic vitality in rural America. Letter here.
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