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Federal Court Finds Swampbuster Constitutional

A federal court in the Northen District of Iowa has found the wetlands conservation program commonly known as “Swampbuster,” is constitutional....

NALC news release: National Ag Law Center webinar to examine U.S. grain dealer statutes

By Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of Agriculture June 9, 202 Fast facts: Grain dealer...

NALC news release: Western conference session will tackle how SCOTUS’ Chevron decision impacts ag

By Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of Agriculture June 4, 2025 Fast facts: Impact of...

May Monthly Roundup

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

New Addition to Foreign Ownership Law Trend: West Virginia Enacts Restriction on Foreign-Controlled Entities

by NALC staff On April 28, 2025, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey signed into law House Bill 2961 (“HB 2961”) which...

UADA article: Endangered Species Act may be redefined in post-Chevron environment

By Mary Hightower U of A System Division of Agriculture June 2, 2025 Fast facts: FWS says definition ‘runs contrary to...

NALC news release: What does SCOTUS’ Chevron decision mean for agriculture? Legal experts weigh in

By Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of Agriculture May 28, 2025 Fast facts: 2024 Supreme...

FWS Seeks Voluntary Vacatur in Lesser Prairie-Chicken Case

The question of whether the lesser prairie-chicken, a species of bird native to southwestern grasslands and prairies, will retain its status...

The Feed: Vol. 3, Issue 10

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

NALC news release: Update from the Potomac: U.S. congressional staff to share insights at upcoming ag conferences

By Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of Agriculture May 22, 2025 Fast facts: Conference panelists...

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Recent State Updates to Grain Indemnity

by NALC Research Fellow Jeremy Garcia and Staff Attorney Emily Stone On April 30, 2025, Indiana’s governor signed SB461 into law....

NALC news release: NALC Reading Rooms: Hundreds of resources, one destination for ag law topics

By Drew Viguet, NALC Communications & Special Projects Coordinator Whether you’re researching estate planning, pesticide regulation, or water law, the National...

EPA Releases Final Insecticide Strategy

On April 29, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released the final version of its Insecticide Strategy, which the agency released...

Spotlight on Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law: Trusted partner will present upcoming NALC webinars

By Drew Viguet, NALC Communications & Special Projects Coordinator The National Agricultural Law Center’s mission is to serve as the nation’s...

Whistleblowers, Divestment, and Disclosure: Idaho Enacts Amendment to State’s Foreign Ownership Law

by NALC staff During the 2025 legislative session, the Idaho state legislature enacted House Bill 356 (“H356”) and Senate Bill 1149...

NALC news release: Agritourism and Accessibility: NALC webinar will explore Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for farm operators

By Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of Agriculture May 12, 2025 Fast facts: NALC webinar...

The Feed: Vol. 3, Issue 9

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

NALC news release: Foreign ownership, pesticides and Prop 12: National Ag Law Center attorneys to provide ag law update during Mid-South online bonus session

By Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of Agriculture May 7, 2025 Fast facts: NALC’s Elizabeth...

FDA Announces Plan to “Phase Out” Synthetic Dyes

On April 22, 2025, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr. announced the agency’s plan to “phase...

NALC news release: Communicating with government agencies: Session at Western conference details ethical considerations

By Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of Agriculture May 5, 2025 Fast facts: Session at...