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NACDS Convenes Inaugural Class of the Emerging Leaders Academy at 2026 NACDS Total Store Expo
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release:
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NACDS Convenes Inaugural Class of the Emerging Leaders Academy at 2026 NACDS Total Store Expo
Forty-nine dean-nominated student pharmacists and 16 college of pharmacy deans took part in the program NACDS intends to sustain as a long-term investment in the industry's future.
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The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) convened the inaugural class of its Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA) at the 2026 NACDS Total Store Expo (TSE), bringing 49 dean-nominated student pharmacists
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ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release:
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NACDS Convenes Inaugural Class of the Emerging Leaders Academy at 2026 NACDS Total Store Expo
Forty-nine dean-nominated student pharmacists and 16 college of pharmacy deans took part in the program NACDS intends to sustain as a long-term investment in the industry's future.
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The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) convened the inaugural class of its Emerging Leaders Academy (ELA) at the 2026 NACDS Total Store Expo (TSE), bringing 49 dean-nominated student pharmacistsand 16 college of pharmacy deans from 25 states and the District of Columbia into the largest gathering of retailers and suppliers in the health and wellness industry.
"The student pharmacists who joined us in Boston are entering the profession at a pivotal moment of transformation," said NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson. "The opportunities for pharmacists to expand their impact on healthcare have never been greater. Our responsibility is to help these future leaders understand the tremendous possibilities our industry has to offer, equip them with the tools and network to succeed, and inspire them to help shape the future alongside NACDS. The Emerging Leaders Academy is a long-term investment, and we intend to make it a permanent part of how this Association cultivates the next generation of pharmacy leadership."
Over three days, the class moved between structured programming, networking, and the TSE Exhibit Hall itself. Sessions examined how technology is reshaping pharmacy operations now and in the years ahead, the trends and forecasts defining the industry, federal advocacy and the case for engaging in it, state advocacy and the role individual pharmacists play in it, and pharmacy innovation and services.
Students met directly with the NACDS Board of Directors and joined retailers and suppliers at the Total Store Expo Reception and other networking events across the weekend. The design was deliberate, emphasizing the importance of community pharmacy practice and providing a broader perspective on industry dynamics, including direct exposure to the business relationships that provide needed products and services to people and communities.
The class also took part in one of TSE's signature traditions, the Product Showcase, where suppliers featured their newest offerings across ten categories and more than 100 entries. The ELA class selected favorites from select categories, adding the perspective of the profession's next generation to an event built around identifying the products that will help customers and communities thrive.
The Academy debuted the same weekend that NACDS previewed its new strategic framework, which will build on NACDS' established infrastructure for sustained progress and evolve toward new and necessary approaches to shape the future of pharmacy and strengthen members' return-on-investment.
With its first class complete, the NACDS Emerging Leaders Academy becomes an enduring point of connection between student pharmacists and the retailers, suppliers, and advocates who make up this industry. NACDS will continue to work with colleges of pharmacy across the country to identify future participants and grow the program.
Video from the inaugural NACDS Emerging Leaders Academy is available on NACDS-TV. For more information on Total Store Expo, visit tse.nacds.org.
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Original text here: https://www.nacds.org/nacds-convenes-inaugural-class-of-the-emerging-leaders-academy-at-2026-nacds-total-store-expo/
[Category: Business]
Military Officers Association: This Spouse - Employment Boost Requires a Different Path on the Hill ... and Needs Your Support
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news:
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This Spouse-Employment Boost Requires a Different Path on the Hill ... and Needs Your Support
By: Stephanie Rose
Many MOAA-backed pieces of legislation designed to improve quality of life for military families have become law through the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). But that path isn't available for our work to create a new line of support for military spouse employment.
Many people are surprised to learn that adding military spouses to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news:
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This Spouse-Employment Boost Requires a Different Path on the Hill ... and Needs Your Support
By: Stephanie Rose
Many MOAA-backed pieces of legislation designed to improve quality of life for military families have become law through the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). But that path isn't available for our work to create a new line of support for military spouse employment.
Many people are surprised to learn that adding military spouses to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)cannot be accomplished through the NDAA. Instead, the change must be achieved through tax legislation, which is under the jurisdiction of the House Committee on Ways and Means and the Senate Committee on Finance.
WOTC is a tax credit, and any legislation that creates, modifies, or reauthorizes a tax credit is considered tax legislation. This includes:
* The Military Spouse Hiring Act (H.R.2033 | S.1027), which would add military spouses as an eligible group under the WOTC.
* The Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act (H.R. 6231 | S. 3265), which would reauthorize the now-expired WOTC (a move that would benefit veterans, who are already a WOTC group), increase the amount of the tax credit, and add military spouses as an eligible group.
The NDAA falls under the jurisdiction of the House and Senate Armed Services committees. While these committees are responsible for many military personnel and family issues, they do not have authority over tax policy. Consequently, adding military spouses to the WOTC cannot be accomplished through the NDAA.
Instead, this reauthorization and modification to the tax credit must be included in what is called a "tax title" package. These packages arise infrequently, and they must originate in the House.
Why Does This Matter?
The lawmakers MOAA typically works with on military quality-of-life issues are not necessarily the same ones deciding whether to reauthorize the WOTC or amend it to include military spouses.
There are also fewer legislative opportunities to advance WOTC-related bills. The last tax title-related legislation that became law was part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which passed in July 2025.
This is why continued education and advocacy are vital to MOAA's advocacy. Members of Congress who serve on tax-writing committees need to understand how unemployment affects veterans, military spouses, and currently serving families. When the next tax package starts to take shape, we need to ensure WOTC and the needs of military families are a part of the conversation from the very beginning.
How You Can Help
Personal stories are one of the most effective advocacy tools available.
If you are a veteran, military spouse, or member of a currently serving family negatively impacted by unemployment because of military service, share your story with your lawmakers by personalizing this message. Explain how employment barriers have impacted your family and ask them to support the Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act.
By sharing real-world experiences, you can help policymakers better understand why reauthorizing WOTC and expanding eligibility to military spouses is so critical.
Take action and personalize your message today.
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Rose is MOAA's Director of Government Relations for Military Family and Survivor Policy.
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Original text here: https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2026-news-articles/advocacy/this-spouse-employment-boost-requires-a-different-path-on-the-hill-and-needs-your-support/
[Category: National Defense]
HFTP Announces 2026 CHAE of the Year Award Recipient: Mohammad Al Amin, CHAE
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals issued the following news:
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HFTP Announces 2026 CHAE of the Year Award Recipient: Mohammad Al Amin, CHAE
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP(R)) is proud to announce Mohammad Al Amin, CHAE, as the recipient of the 2026 CHAE of the Year Award. This annual award recognizes a hospitality finance professional who demonstrates exceptional commitment to professional development, the hospitality industry and the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE(R)) designation.
For Al Amin, accounting
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals issued the following news:
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HFTP Announces 2026 CHAE of the Year Award Recipient: Mohammad Al Amin, CHAE
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP(R)) is proud to announce Mohammad Al Amin, CHAE, as the recipient of the 2026 CHAE of the Year Award. This annual award recognizes a hospitality finance professional who demonstrates exceptional commitment to professional development, the hospitality industry and the Certified Hospitality Accountant Executive (CHAE(R)) designation.
For Al Amin, accountinghas never been simply a profession. It is a craft he takes pride in and a field he genuinely enjoys. His career began with KPMG, where he developed a strong foundation in accounting, advisory and tax services. In 2016, he entered the hospitality industry with Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka in Bangladesh, gaining his first experience in hotel finance.
After moving to New York, Al Amin expanded his experience in the restaurant industry, serving as assistant finance controller before joining New York Hilton Midtown in 2022. Today, he serves as assistant director of finance, bringing together experience across public accounting, restaurants and hospitality finance.
Throughout his career, Al Amin has looked beyond the numbers to understand the reasons behind them and find ways to make complex financial work simpler, smarter and more meaningful. His curiosity has also led him to explore automation, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, with a focus on developing better processes and creating solutions that can benefit those who follow him.
"After working in hospitality finance for many years, I wanted to challenge myself and measure what I had learned through experience against a respected professional standard," said Al Amin. "Preparing for the CHAE reminded me that no matter how much experience we gain or what position we reach, there is always another level of knowledge waiting for us."
Al Amin earned his BBA and MBA in Accounting and Information Systems from the University of Dhaka. In addition to the CHAE designation, he holds the Project Management Professional (PMP(R)) certification and remains committed to continuous professional development. He views certifications not as trophies, but as opportunities to learn, contribute and expand his capabilities. His future professional goals include earning the CPA, CFE and CGMA designations.
"Earning the CHAE gave me confidence that the lessons I learned from my mentors, my experienced teams, and the challenges I faced throughout my career have built a strong foundation," said Al Amin. "Being recognized as CHAE of the Year makes it even more special and motivates me to keep learning, sharing, and growing."
Al Amin credits much of his professional growth to the mentors and experienced teams who have guided him throughout his career. He believes knowledge becomes more valuable when it is shared, and he is committed to passing what he learns forward while continuing to explore new ways to improve the hospitality finance profession.
"For me, CHAE is not the end of the journey," said Al Amin. "It is another meaningful milestone in a journey that I hope never stops."
The CHAE of the Year Award recognizes a hospitality finance professional who exemplifies the values of the CHAE designation through professional achievement, continued education and dedication to the hospitality industry. Al Amin's career across public accounting, restaurants and hotel finance, combined with his commitment to technology, innovation and lifelong learning, makes him a fitting recipient of the 2026 award.
Outside of his professional life, Al Amin enjoys photography and traveling, with a personal goal of touching every corner of the earth. Family remains at the center of his life and is an important source of inspiration as he continues to learn, grow and pursue new challenges.
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Original text here: https://www.hftp.org/news/hftp-announces-2026-chae-of-the-year-award-recipient-mohammad-al-amin-chae
[Category: Travel]
ERIC Files Amicus Brief Urging Sixth Circuit to Affirm Dismissal of ERISA Wellness Program Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The ERISA Industry Committee issued the following news release:
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ERIC Files Amicus Brief Urging Sixth Circuit to Affirm Dismissal of ERISA Wellness Program Lawsuit
The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Greene v. Progressive Corporation. The brief urges the court to affirm a district court decision dismissing claims that Progressive Corporation's employee health plan violated ERISA by charging tobacco users and unvaccinated employees higher premiums.
Progressive gives employees a break on
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The ERISA Industry Committee issued the following news release:
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ERIC Files Amicus Brief Urging Sixth Circuit to Affirm Dismissal of ERISA Wellness Program Lawsuit
The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Greene v. Progressive Corporation. The brief urges the court to affirm a district court decision dismissing claims that Progressive Corporation's employee health plan violated ERISA by charging tobacco users and unvaccinated employees higher premiums.
Progressive gives employees a break ontheir health insurance premiums for skipping tobacco, and in 2022 offered the same discount for getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Two plan participants sued in 2024, claiming ERISA required a full retroactive refund of the surcharge and better notice of how to avoid it. A federal judge in Ohio disagreed and tossed the case in March 2026, ruling that dropping the surcharge going forward satisfies ERISA, that Progressive's notices already matched the Department of Labor's own model language, and that the wellness program was a plan sponsor decision, not a fiduciary one. Plaintiffs appealed to the Sixth Circuit.
"Congress wrote ERISA to encourage employers to offer wellness programs, not to punish them for it," said Doug Hinson, Executive Director of the ERIC Legal Center. "Tobacco cessation incentives help employees live healthier lives and help keep coverage affordable for everyone in the plan. Nothing in the statute requires an employer to erase a surcharge retroactively once someone quits smoking or attends a class to help them do so, and courts should not read that requirement into the law."
The case is one of the first of its kind to reach a federal appeals court on the merits, and the first to reach the Sixth Circuit. ERIC's brief, which mirrors arguments the organization has made in similar appeals involving Compass Group and PepsiCo, explains that tobacco surcharges are a well-established, lawful tool for encouraging healthier workforces and that federal law gives employers broad flexibility to design these programs. The brief also argues that agency guidance requiring employers to offer an alternative to tobacco cessation for every tobacco user, regardless of medical need, cannot be squared with the statute Congress actually wrote.
Read the brief here (https://www.eric.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/025-Brief-of-the-ERISA-Ind-Committee-as-Amicus-Curiae-in-Support-of-Defendants-Appellees-08.24.2026.pdf).
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About The ERISA Industry Committee
ERIC is a national advocacy organization that exclusively represents large employers that provide health, retirement, paid leave, and other benefits to their nationwide workforces. With member companies that are leaders in every sector of the economy, ERIC advocates on the federal, state, and local levels for policies that promote flexibility and uniformity in the administration of their employee benefit plans.
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Original text here: https://www.eric.org/press_release/eric-files-amicus-brief-urging-sixth-circuit-to-affirm-dismissal-of-erisa-wellness-program-lawsuit/
[Category: Human Resources/Personnel]
CFA Institute Calls for Stronger Safeguards as Private Credit Expands Into Retail Markets
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release:
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CFA Institute Calls for Stronger Safeguards as Private Credit Expands into Retail Markets
New report sets out policy recommendations to strengthen investor protection, valuation standards, and regulatory oversight.
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The CFA Institute Research and Policy Center has published new research examining how the rapid expansion of private credit into retail investment markets is changing the risks facing investors and the financial system.
The research, Private
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release:
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CFA Institute Calls for Stronger Safeguards as Private Credit Expands into Retail Markets
New report sets out policy recommendations to strengthen investor protection, valuation standards, and regulatory oversight.
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The CFA Institute Research and Policy Center has published new research examining how the rapid expansion of private credit into retail investment markets is changing the risks facing investors and the financial system.
The research, PrivateCredit Funds and the Retail Shift: Structural Vulnerabilities and Policy Responses argues that as private credit becomes more widely available through semi-liquid funds, business development companies, digital platforms, and other retail-oriented vehicles, existing regulatory frameworks have failed to keep pace with the evolution of the market. The research identifies areas where oversight, disclosure, and investor protection need to evolve to better protect investors.
The research finds that retail participation is changing the way structural features of private credit interact with fund design and investor expectations. The report notes that "retail access" is best understood as an expansion of private credit into the upper tiers of private wealth offerings rather than a full democratization of investor access for all.
Structural features such as illiquidity, appraisal-based valuation, concentrated exposures, and increasingly flexible lending documentation become more significant as private credit is distributed through retail investment vehicles. The research concludes that these risks are transformed rather than removed as the market evolves, placing greater emphasis on fund design, valuation, and liquidity management.
Key Recommendations:
* Stronger private credit fund suitability and disclosure requirements for retail investors
* More consistent valuation standards and greater transparency around valuation methodologies, fees, and pricing
* Stronger liquidity risk management and redemption stress testing
* Greater international coordination on supervision and data sharing
* Closer oversight of NAV-based lending and other forms of layered leverage
Olivier Fines, CFA, Head of Advocacy and Policy Research at CFA Institute, said:
"Private credit has become an established part of the capital markets. Its further expansion into wealth segments and platforms, alongside defined contribution pension reforms, brings a wider group of investors into a market typically built around long-term, illiquid assets. That places greater emphasis on fund design, governance, and valuation. Generally, these products are not designed or intended for broad retail distribution without the guidance of an advisor."
The research also examines the growing use of covenant-lite lending, the implications of valuation practices for retail investors, and the increasing interconnectedness between private credit funds, private equity sponsors, and the banking system. It concludes that stronger disclosure, governance, and regulatory coordination would support continued market development, while helping investors better understand the unique characteristics of private credit investments.
Cheryll-Ann Wilson, PhD, CFA, Senior Affiliate Researcher at CFA Institute and author of the research, adds:
"The report identifies practical areas where policy can evolve alongside the market. Regulators should focus on appropriate product design, including liquidity risk management tools, stress testing and monitoring of exposures. Moreover, advisers should also work to educate clients, supported by transparent disclosures and tools, to facilitate investor comprehension which becomes more urgent as market accessibility widens."
Private Credit Funds and the Retail Shift: Structural Vulnerabilities and Policy Responses forms part of a continuing series from the CFA Institute Research and Policy Center examining private markets.
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About the CFA Institute Research and Policy Center
The CFA Institute Research and Policy Center brings together CFA Institute expertise along with a diverse, cross-disciplinary community of experts working collaboratively to address complex problems. Firmly anchored to the CFA Institute tenets of intellectual independence, impartiality, and technical rigor, its research, advocacy and standards work seeks to transform research insights into actions that strengthen markets, advance ethics and improve investor outcomes for the ultimate benefit of society. It is organized around four themes: capital markets, technology, the future of the investment industry, and sustainability.
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About CFA Institute
As the global association of investment professionals, CFA Institute sets the standards for professional excellence and credentials. We champion ethical behavior in investment markets and serve as the leading source of learning and research for the investment industry. We believe in fostering an environment where investors' interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. With more than 200,000 charterholders worldwide across more than 160 markets, CFA Institute has 8 offices and 157 local societies. Find us at www.cfainstitute.org or follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe on YouTube.
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REPORT: https://rpc.cfainstitute.org/sites/default/files/docs/research-reports/rpc_wilson_private-credit-funds-and-the-retail-shift_online.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.cfainstitute.org/about/press-room/2026/cfa-institute-calls-stronger-safeguards-private-credit-retail-markets
[Category: Financial Services]
American Farm Bureau Federation, 263 Co-signers Issue Letter to Senate Agriculture Committee Leadership
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 25 (TNSletter) -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following letter with 263 co-signers to the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 6, 2026
The Honorable John Boozman, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, United States Senate, 555 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510
The Honorable Amy Klobuchar, Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, United States Senate, 425 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington,
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 25 (TNSletter) -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following letter with 263 co-signers to the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 6, 2026
The Honorable John Boozman, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, United States Senate, 555 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510
The Honorable Amy Klobuchar, Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, United States Senate, 425 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington,D.C. 20510
Dear Chairman Boozman and Ranking Member Klobuchar:
As organizations representing a broad swath of food and agriculture, we urge you to advance the Agricultural Act of 2026 in a bipartisan manner out of the Senate Agriculture Committee. As you know, farmers, ranchers, growers, and producers across the country are grateful for Congress' continued commitment to American agriculture and rural communities.
U.S. agriculture is facing extreme economic pressure due to several factors. Years of sustained losses due to high inflation and low commodity prices, coupled with severe weather and natural disasters across the country, add layers of uncertainty and stress to farm families already struggling to stay afloat.
The time is now for a full five-year farm bill. American family farms have had to rely on programs and policy that haven't been updated since 2018, resulting in continued ad hoc support. The President called on Congress to pass a farm bill, and in response, the House has taken action with bipartisan passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, the first time a farm bill has passed the full House since 2018.
The Agricultural Act of 2026 builds on this momentum and provides a strong foundation of policy and program updates for the Senate Agriculture Committee to consider and further amend in committee markup. This is the furthest we have gotten to a full, modernized farm bill.
U.S. food and agriculture, as well as American families who rely upon the food, fiber, and fuel produced from our country's farmers, ranchers, growers, and producers, deserve a farm bill now. We urge you to advance the Agricultural Act of 2026 in a bipartisan manner out of the Senate Agriculture Committee.
By passing a modernized five-year farm bill - ensuring continued access to safe and nutritious food for Americans, delivering year-round E15, updating agricultural research and credit programs, taking steps to reduce input price volatility, expanding support for specialty crops, and more - Congress can help ensure the continued viability and success of American agriculture. Importantly, if the Senate Agriculture Committee fails to advance this farm bill out of committee, America's agricultural producers and consumers will go another year without the certainty and support of an updated farm bill. As such, we strongly encourage Members of the Senate Agriculture Committee to advance the Agricultural Act of 2026 out of committee this week in a bipartisan manner.
Thank you for your continued leadership and recognition that investments in our food security help support our nation's security.
Sincerely,
Agricultural Council of Arkansas
Agricultural Retailers Association
Alabama Farmers Federation
Alabama Nursery & Landscape Association
Alaska Farm Bureau
Almond Alliance
Amcot
American Bankers Association
American Cotton Producers
American Farm Bureau Federation
American Feed Industry Association
American Mushroom Institute
American Pistachio Growers
American Seed Trade Association
American Sheep Industry Association
American Society of Animal Science
American Soybean Association
American Sugar Alliance
American Sugar Cane League
American Sugarbeet Growers Association
AmericanHort
APLU Board on Agriculture Assembly
Arizona Farm Bureau
Arizona Nursery Association
Arkansas Farm Bureau
Arkansas Rice Federation
Arkansas Soybean Association
Association of Equipment Manufacturers
Biodegradable Products Institute
Biological Products Industry Alliance
Blackland Cotton & Grain Producers Association
California Association of Nurseries
California Avocado Commission
California Canning Peach Association
California Citrus Mutual
California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association
California Farm Bureau
California Fresh Fruit Association
California Prune Board
California Rice Commission
California Table Grape Commission
California Walnut Commission
ClearPath Action
Colorado Bankers
Colorado Farm Bureau
Colorado Nursery and Greenhouse Association
Colorado Potato Legislative Association
Colorado Sorghum Growers
Connecticut Farm Bureau
Consortium for Common Food Names
Controlled Environment Agricultural Alliance
Corn Growers Association of North Carolina
Corn Refiners Association
Cotton Growers Warehouse Association
Cotton Warehouse Association of America
Council of Producers & Distributors of Agrotechnology
Cranberry Institute
Crop Insurance and Reinsurance Bureau
Crop Insurance Professionals Association
CropLife America
Delaware Farm Bureau
Delta Council
Ducks Unlimited
Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative
Farm Credit Council
Farmer Mac
Florida Bankers Association
Florida Blueberry Growers Association
Florida Citrus Mutual
Florida Farm Bureau Federation
Florida Feed Association, Inc.
Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association
Florida Rice Growers
Georgia Agribusiness Council
Georgia Bankers Association
Georgia Commodity Commission for Blueberries
Georgia Corn Growers Association
Georgia Cotton Commission
Georgia Farm Bureau Federation
Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association
Georgia Green Industry Association, Inc.
Georgia Milk Producers, Inc.
Hardwood Federation
Hawaii Farm Bureau
Hop Growers of New York Association
Idaho Bankers Association
Idaho Farm Bureau Federation
Idaho Grain Producers Association
Idaho Nursery & Landscape Association
Illinois Bankers
Illinois Corn Growers Association
Illinois Farm Bureau
Illinois Soybean Association
Indiana Corn Growers Association
Indiana Farm Bureau
Indiana Soybean Alliance - Membership and Policy Committee
International Dairy Foods Association
International Fresh Produce Association
Iowa Bankers Association
Iowa Farm Bureau
Kansas Bankers Association
Kansas Corn
Kansas Farm Bureau
Kansas Sorghum Producers
Kansas Soybean Association
Kentucky Bankers
Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation
Kentucky Soybean Association
Louisiana Bankers Association
Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation
Louisiana Nursery and Landscape Association
Louisiana Rice Producers Group
Maine Farm Bureau
Maine Potato Board
Maryland Farm Bureau
Massachusetts Farm Bureau Federation
MBG Marketing
Meat Import Council of America
Michigan Bankers Association
Michigan Farm Bureau
Mid-Atlantic Soybean Association
Midwest Council on Agriculture
Minnesota Corn Growers Association
Minnesota Farm Bureau
Mississippi Bankers Association
Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation
Mississippi Nursery & Landscape Association
Mississippi Rice Council
Mississippi Soybean Association
Missouri Bankers Association
Missouri Farm Bureau
Missouri Rice Council
Missouri Soybean Association
Montana Bankers Association
Montana Farm Bureau Federation
National Agricultural Aviation Association
National Association of Landscape Professionals
National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
National Association of University Forest Resources Programs
National Association of Wheat Growers
National Barley Growers Association
National Christmas Tree Association
National Citrus Nursery Association
National Corn Growers Association
National Cotton Council
National Council of Farmer Cooperatives
National Grange
National Milk Producers Federation
National Onion Association
National Peach Council
National Pecan Federation
National Pork Producers Council
National Potato Council
National Sorghum Producers
National Sunflower Association
National Watermelon Association
Nebraska Bankers Association
Nebraska Corn Growers Association
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Nebraska Sorghum Producers
Nebraska Soybean Association
Nevada Farm Bureau Federation
New Hampshire Farm Bureau
New Jersey Bankers Association
New Jersey Farm Bureau
New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau
New Mexico Sorghum Producers
New York Corn & Soybean Growers Association
New York Farm Bureau
New York State Flower Industries
New York State Vegetable Growers Association
North American Blueberry Council
North American Millers' Association
North Carolina Cotton Producers Association
North Carolina Farm Bureau
North Dakota Bankers Association
North Dakota Corn Growers Association
North Dakota Farm Bureau
North Dakota Grain Growers Association
North Dakota Soybean Growers Association
Northarvest Bean Growers Association
Northeast Agribusiness & Feed Alliance
Northern Canola Growers Association
Northwest Horticultural Council
Ohio Bankers League
Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association
Ohio Farm Bureau
Oklahoma Bankers Association
Oklahoma Farm Bureau
Oklahoma Sorghum Producers
Oregon Association of Nurseries
Oregon Blueberry Commission
Oregon Dairy Farmers Association
Oregon Farm Bureau
Oregon Wheat Growers League
Oregonians for Food & Shelter
Pacific Northwest Canola Association
Pennsylvania Bankers Association
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau
Plains Cotton Growers, Inc.
Plant Based Products Council
Potato Growers of Michigan, Inc.
Puerto Rico Farm Bureau
Rhode Island Farm Bureau Federation
Rural Investment to Protect our Environment (RIPE)
Society of American Florists
Society of American Foresters
South Carolina Farm Bureau
South Dakota Bankers Association
South Dakota Farm Bureau
Southern Cotton Growers, Inc.
Southern Rolling Plains Cotton Growers Association
Southwest Council of Agribusiness
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance
Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation
Tennessee Forestry Association
Tennessee Nursery & Landscape Association
Tennessee Soybean Association
Texas Bankers Association
Texas Citrus Mutual
Texas Corn Producers Association
Texas Farm Bureau
Texas Grain Sorghum Association
Texas Rice Producers Legislative Group
Texas Soybean Association
Texas Vegetable Association
The Center for Dairy Excellence - Pennsylvania
Turfgrass Producers International
U.S. Apple Association
U.S. Canola Association
U.S. Dairy Export Council
U.S. Durum Growers Association
U.S. Peanut Federation
United Egg Producers
United States Sweet Potato Council
USA Pulses
USA Rice
Utah Bankers Association
Utah Farm Bureau Federation
Vermont Farm Bureau
Vidalia Onion Business Council
Virginia Agribusiness Council
Virginia Farm Bureau Federation
Virginia Grain Producers Association
Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association
Virginia Peanut Growers Association
Virginia Soybean Association
Washington Association of Wheat Growers
Washington Bankers Association
Washington Farm Bureau
Washington Red Raspberry Commission
Washington State Potato Commission
Washington Winegrowers Association
West Virginia Farm Bureau
West Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association
Western Growers Association
Western Peanut Growers Association
Wild Blueberry Commission of Maine
WineAmerica
Wisconsin Bankers Association
Wisconsin Corn Growers Association
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation
Wisconsin Soybean Association
Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation
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View the letter here: https://www.fb.org/files/8.6.26-FINAL-Senate-Ag-Farm-Bill-Coalition-Letter.pdf
[Category: Agriculture]
ACC Urges U.S. and Canadian Negotiators to Return to the Negotiation Table
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The American Chemistry Council posted the following statement on Aug. 24, 2026:
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ACC Urges U.S. and Canadian Negotiators to Return to the Negotiation Table
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) was discouraged to hear that United States and Canadian officials failed to reach a deal that would have avoided the imposition of retaliatory duties. The following statement can be attributed to the American Chemistry Council:
"The United States and Canada share a deeply integrated trade relationship that strengthens North American competitiveness, supports new investments
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The American Chemistry Council posted the following statement on Aug. 24, 2026:
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ACC Urges U.S. and Canadian Negotiators to Return to the Negotiation Table
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) was discouraged to hear that United States and Canadian officials failed to reach a deal that would have avoided the imposition of retaliatory duties. The following statement can be attributed to the American Chemistry Council:
"The United States and Canada share a deeply integrated trade relationship that strengthens North American competitiveness, supports new investmentsin both countries, and sustains millions of jobs through the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
"Canada remains one of the largest destinations for U.S. chemical exports, and the U.S. chemical industry relies on our relationship with Canada and Mexico to remain competitive in the face of structural excess capacity and unfair trading practices from other countries. ACC urges U.S. and Canadian officials to return to the negotiating table and secure a deal that helps American and Canadian businesses and workers. ACC, along with the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC), and Mexican Chemical Industry Association (ANIQ) has developed joint recommendations and launched work streams to help deliver practical, actionable recommendations that can be implemented to enhance investment, innovation, and supply chain resilience across North America."
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American Chemistry Council
The American Chemistry Council's mission is to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing. To achieve this, we: Champion science-based policy solutions across all levels of government; Drive continuous performance improvement to protect employees and communities through Responsible Care(R); Foster the development of sustainability practices throughout ACC member companies; and Communicate authentically with communities about challenges and solutions for a safer, healthier and more sustainable way of life. Our vision is a world made better by chemistry, where people live happier, healthier, and more prosperous lives, safely and sustainably--for generations to come.
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Original text here: https://www.americanchemistry.com/chemistry-in-america-industry-innovation-impact/news-trends/press-release/2026/acc-urges-u.s.-and-canadian-negotiators-to-return-to-the-negotiation-table
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