The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) announced today that it does not expect to purchase or sell sugar under the Feedstock Flexibility Program for crop year 2026.

This decision applies to the crop year running from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. The USDA's announcement, made on August 25, 2026, indicates no anticipated activity for the program during this period.