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CFTC and USDA Sign MOU to Protect Integrity of American Agricultural Markets

  • The CFTC & USDA signed an MOU on November 4, 2026, to protect the integrity of U.S. agricultural markets.
  • The agreement enables policy harmonization to improve information sharing & expand access to risk management tools.
  • Both agencies will collaborate to monitor & identify structural or systematic risks within the market.
  • CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig stated the MOU strengthens protections for farmers, ranchers, & producers through efficient data sharing.
  • USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins emphasized that faster, transparent data sharing helps producers navigate market changes & improves responses to events.
  • The partnership aims to break down inter-agency barriers as part of the administration's approach to regulatory coordination.