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Oregon Initiative Petition 28 Draws Attention Ahead of 2026 Election

by NALC staff A proposed ballot measure in Oregon, known as Initiative Petition 28 (IP 28), would make sweeping changes to...

The Feed: Vol. 4, Issue 10

The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for...

Supreme Court Asked to Revisit Definition of WOTUS

The United States Supreme Court is currently considering whether to take up a case from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals...

Soil for Sale? Utah Amends State Foreign Ownership Law

by NALC Staff Recently, the Utah state legislature enacted House Bill 291 (“HB 291”), which amends the state’s existing foreign ownership...

Food Foundations: Categories of Food Ingredients

Emily Whitest, Research Fellow  If you’ve ever read an ingredient list on the back of a bottle of salad dressing or...

UADA news article: Upcoming SCOTUS ruling in ‘failure-to-warn’ case could change course of glyphosate litigation

By the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts SCOTUS decision could alter course of future pesticide litigation Register online...

Farm Bill 2026: Overview

Introduction On April 30, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 224-200 to advance the Farm, Food, and National Security Act...

The Feed: Vol. 4, Issue 9

The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for...

EPA Announces Draft Fungicide Strategy

In April 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released a draft version of its Fungicide Strategy, the most recent move in...

Food Law in the States – 2026 Update

As it reaches the point of the year when most states are wrapping up their 2026 legislative sessions, there are several...

UADA news release: Failure to Warn: NALC’s latest webinar dives into efforts to limit liability for pesticide manufacturers

By Ramie Parsons University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Webinar examines state and federal developments on pesticide labeling and...

April 2026 Monthly Roundup

 Roundup As April has ended, the staff at the National Agricultural Law Center continue to bring trusted research and information in...

Soil for Sale? South Dakota Amends State Foreign Ownership & Reporting Law

In recent years, a growing number of states have enacted laws restricting foreign ownership of agricultural land. South Dakota is among...

Environmental Group Sues EPA for Delayed Response to Glyphosate Petition

On April 21, 2026, the Environmental Working Group (“EWG”), a nonprofit advocacy organization, filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency...

John Deere Agrees to Settle Antitrust Lawsuit

On April 6, 2026, John Deere (Deere) agreed to a proposed settlement that would significantly change how it handles repairs and...

The Feed: Vol. 4, Issue 8

The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for...

Food Foundations: Geographic Indicators on Agricultural Products

The global nature of our food supply has been on full display over the past year. As tariff and trade uncertainties...

UADA news release: Mid-South ag law conference highlights SCOTUS updates, trends

By Ramie Parsons National Agricultural Law Center U of A Division of Agriculture Fast Facts American Farm Bureau Federation attorney hosts...

UADA news article: Deere settles right-to-repair suit, but Federal Trade Commission case still looms

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture  Fast Facts  John Deere’s proposed $99 million right-to-repair settlement awaits judge’s approval...

Federal Court Strikes Down 2019 & 2024 ESA Regulations

On March 30, 2026, a federal court in California issued a ruling to overturn several Endangered Species Act (“ESA”) regulations adopted...