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Data on Economic and Bankruptcy Trends
A broader perspective of ag bankruptcies filed since 2021.
Did you miss our August 2026 webinar featuring Audry Thompson, Staff Attorney with NALC partner Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law @AgShaleLaw? She examined Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requirements and exemptions for minors working in agriculture, including
"Can I shoot down drones that are flying above my property?" – This is a common question that Senior Staff Attorney Rusty Rumley has been asked for the past several years. The short answer is “No” and for a more detailed explanation check out our blog article here:
What does the future hold for drain tile setbacks in the Prairie Pothole Region?
A 2024 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rule established a process for calculating drain tile setbacks on federally protected wetland easements. But landowner lawsuits and renewed agency review have
Today in 1873, Joseph Glidden applied for a patent for barbed wire. U.S. patent No. 157,124 was ultimately issued November 24, 1873. The use of barbed wire changed the physical and legal landscape of the western United States. What are the fence laws in your state?
Uncertainty in the PPR: Examining FWS 2024 Final Drain Tile Setback Rule
Catalina Clouthier, Research Fellow Brigit Rollins, Staff Attorney In 2024, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (“FWS”) released a…
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Distressed Farm Credit Loans
Agricultural production requires large amounts of capital- everything from land to equipment to seed, livestock or other inputs- to operate, leading…
UADA news release: Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings up significantly in Q3; Arkansas leads nation
By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast facts Arkansas continues to lead U.S. in bankruptcy filings Pittman: ‘The…
