CFTC moves to expand hedging options for ag commodities

01/30/20 3:15 PM By Steve Davies

A divided Commodity Futures Trading Commission proposes new position limits for market speculators along with expanded exemptions that would benefit grain processors and other companies that hedge their risks in agricultural commodities.

Committee moves bipartisan bill to expand CFTC’s reach

10/30/19 11:48 AM By Philip Brasher

A bipartisan bill advanced by the House Agriculture Committee on Wednesday would give the Commodity Futures Trading Commission authority to keep pace with new technology as well as pursue market fraud and manipulation that takes place outside the United States.

Senate GOP sets up battle with House over research agencies

09/18/19 6:45 AM By Philip Brasher

Senate Republicans are moving a fiscal 2020 spending bill for the Agriculture Department that tees up a fight with House Democrats over the relocation of two USDA research agencies to the Kansas City region.

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Farm Hands on the Potomac: Smith designated to lead Farm Credit Administration

07/24/19 6:00 AM By Hannah Pagel

President Donald Trump designated Glen Smith to serve as chairman and CEO of the Farm Credit Administration, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced new leadership appointments, and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has made new leadership changes and hires for the department.

Farm Hands on the Potomac: Wright confirmed by Senate

07/17/19 6:00 AM By Hannah Pagel

Peter Wright is confirmed by Senate and United Fresh Produce promotes Griffin.

Tarbert confirmed as CFTC chairman

06/05/19 12:18 PM By Philip Brasher

Heath Tarbert, a senior Treasury Department official and a legal specialist in international financial markets, was overwhelmingly confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday to be a member and chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

Trump backs spending deal to avert shutdown

02/14/19 3:20 PM By Philip Brasher

Assured of President Donald Trump's support, the Senate and then the House passed a fiscal 2019 spending agreement Thursday to avert another government shutdown and fund USDA, Interior, FDA and other departments and agencies important to agriculture through Sept. 30.

Control of key House committees could make dramatic shift

10/24/18 6:44 AM By Philip Brasher

If Democrats win control of the House, U.S. agriculture will face a very different set of committee leaders and approaches to regulatory policy than it has since the chamber has been under GOP control.

CFTC files enforcement actions against Iowa broker, commodity traders

09/26/18 7:58 PM By Sara Wyant

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed two orders today that settle charges against an introducing broker and two commodity trades for violations of the Commodity Exchange Act and Commission Regulations, including for attempted manipulation, fraud, and unauthorized trading.

Washington Week Ahead: Senate Ag rushes to finish farm bill

06/03/18 10:00 AM By Philip Brasher

Leaders of the Senate Agriculture Committee are rushing to finalize agreement on a bipartisan farm bill with an eye toward getting it out of the chamber this month to set the stage for negotiations with their House counterparts.

Opinion: Wrangling over animal biotechnology regulatory turf must end: The time for presidential leadership has arrived

Dana O’Brien is the executive vice president of food & agriculture at Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and in this piece he shares his thoughts on improving the regulatory system for animal biotechnology.

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Washington Week in Review: Feb. 13, 2020: Budget, MFP, China

President Donald Trump rolled out his fiscal 2021 budget, kicking off a process on Capitol Hill that led to some news on the Market Facilitation Program. More on that and an update on the current state of play with U.S.-China trade in this week's video.

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