CFTC schedules agricultural advisory committee meeting in Washington for July 29
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is set to convene the first 2026 meeting of its Agricultural Advisory Committee later this month in Washington. The session is open to the public, will be streamed live on CFTC.gov, and continues the committee's role in advising the regulator on agricultural futures and options markets.
Highlights
- CFTC's Agricultural Advisory Committee will convene at CFTC Headquarters in Washington, D.C. at 1:00 PM EST on July 29, 2026.
- The meeting, sponsored by Chairman Michael S. Selig, will be open to the public and livestreamed on CFTC.gov with available dial-in details.
- The Agricultural Advisory Committee, established in 1985, provides guidance on agricultural commodities futures and options and enhances CFTC-industry communication.
Meeting schedule and public access
As announced by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the Agricultural Advisory Committee will meet at 1:00 PM EST on July 29, 2026, at CFTC Headquarters, Three Lafayette Centre, 1155 21st Street, NW, Washington, D.C.The committee is sponsored by Chairman Michael S. Selig. The notice says the meeting is open to the public and will be livestreamed on CFTC.gov, with dial-in information made available for participants.
Role in agricultural derivatives oversight
The Agricultural Advisory Committee was created in 1985 to advise the Commission on issues involving the trading of agricultural commodity futures and options. It also serves to facilitate communication between the CFTC, the agricultural community, and agriculture-related organizations.Individuals with additional questions are directed to contact AAC Designated Federal Officer Emma Johnston.
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