Federal Register #2026-14575

CFTC Renews Agricultural Advisory Committee for Market Oversight

This notice announces the renewal of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC): - The AAC is a discretionary advisory committee providing advice and recommendations to the CFTC on issues impacting agricultural derivatives markets. - Membership includes approximately 30-40 experts in risk management, hedging, trade execution, and regulatory regimes related to agricultural derivatives. - The committee will also address emerging topics such as digital assets, blockchain technology, and artificial intelligence as they relate to agricultural markets. - The renewal supports the CFTC's mission to ensure market integrity and effective oversight. - No procurement of products or services is involved, and no OEMs or vendors are named in this notice.

Description

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is announcing the renewal of the Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC). The AAC provides advice and recommendations on issues affecting agricultural producers, consumers, processors, lenders, and other market participants related to agricultural derivatives markets. The committee operates for two years from the date of renewal and is essential for the Commission to understand market developments and regulatory impacts. The renewal is deemed necessary and in the public interest to support the Commission's mission of ensuring market integrity and effective oversight.

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