CFTC Committee Addresses Key Agricultural Issues at First 2026 Meeting

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) convened its first Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) meeting of 2026 in Washington on Wednesday. CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig, Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), and AAC Chairman Ed Prosser provided opening remarks to the committee members.

Discussions focused on several key issues, including the Basel III proposal, risk management tools for agricultural end users, and the evolving landscape of 24/7 trading and emerging markets. The committee also reviewed recent CFTC activities pertinent to the agricultural industry.