By Ramie Parsons
National Agricultural Law Center
U of A Division of Agriculture

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COURT UPDATE — Travis Cushman with the American Farm Bureau Federation will provide insights and updates on U.S. Supreme Court decisions on May 13. (Courtesy photo)

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions in agriculture impact every region of the country, and an upcoming session at a premier agricultural law conference will highlight the latest developments in the Mid-South.

American Farm Bureau Federation’s Travis Cushman, deputy general counsel of litigation and public policy, will lead a session for the 13th Annual Mid-South Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference’s online “Early Bird” event on May 13 titled “Supreme Court & Ag Litigation Update.” Register for the pre-conference event by May 12.

The annual conference in June is co-hosted by the National Agricultural Law Center and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture Foundation.

“The Supreme Court’s role in the ag sector has been very significant in recent years, and remains so,” said Harrison Pittman, director of the law center. “Travis tracks all of this, including litigation that could be headed to the court, and we’re very fortunate that he’ll be a part of this year’s Mid-South conference.”

Updates and insights

Cushman’s session will provide a comprehensive update of decisions by the high court affecting agriculture, land use and environmental regulation, along with a review of significant agricultural litigation trends from the past year.

Attendees will gain practical insights into how these rulings may shape compliance strategies, property rights and regulatory enforcement for agricultural producers and rural landowners.

“We’re seeing a period of significant legal shifts that directly impact how farmers and landowners navigate everything from water rights to regulatory oversight,” Cushman said. “This session will help practitioners stay ahead of those changes and advise their clients with confidence.”

To read the full news release, click here.

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