A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.

REGULATORY: USDA, CFTC

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Proposed rule providing summary descriptions of the regulations being developed in agencies of the USDA in conformance with Executive Orders 12866 “Regulatory Planning and Review,” and 13563, “Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review.” Info here.

COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION

Proposed rule announcing that the CFTC is soliciting public comment on an application for a capital comparability determination submitted by the Financial Services Agency of Japan. Info here.

Notice announcing that the CFTC is requesting nominations for membership on the Agricultural Advisory Committee and is also inviting the submission of potential topics for discussion at future Committee meetings. Info here.