Briefing on Hurricane Helene

On October 28, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) held a briefing on the coordinated inter-agency response to the agricultural impact of Hurricane Helene. See below for takeaways, discussion points, and other details.

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ACSA Update: The Week Ahead

July 28th, 2025

Please use the link below for a glance at the upcoming events for the week of July 28. Document here.

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U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal

July 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.

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The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol has extended an invitation to Trust Protocol members to participate in a 2025 pilot program for its Trust Protocol Field Partner Program for Regenerative Cotton Production. This pilot will test new support tools and engagement models for aggregators, with a focus on transparency and inclusivity. Members interested in participating are […]

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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.

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ACSA, along with other agricultural groups, signed onto a letter endorsing Brian Quintenz to be chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Letter here.

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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.

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