Two federal agencies are strengthening their partnership to improve oversight and stability in American agricultural markets. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and USDA have signed a memorandum of understanding designed to improve coordination and information sharing. The agreement calls for harmonizing policies, expanding access to risk management tools and improving the identification of potential market risks.

<p>By: NATHAN STUEDLE</p><p>Two federal agencies are strengthening their partnership to improve oversight and stability in American agricultural markets. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and USDA have signed a memorandum of understanding designed to improve coordination and information sharing. The agreement calls for harmonizing policies, expanding access to risk management tools and improving the identification of potential market risks.</p>

Federal agencies team up to safeguard U.S. agricultural markets