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The NALC Quarterly Newsletter: 3Q24

The National Agricultural Law Center compiles and publishes a quarterly newsletter highlighting recent and upcoming events and resources.   The newsletter...

Pittman testifies on ag research, technology at U.S. Senate hearing

By Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of Agriculture WHEATLAND, N.D. — The evolving arena of...

Farm Bill 2024: Themes in the Proposed Energy and Miscellaneous Titles

As of August 2024, three proposals have been released on the 2024 Farm Bill – one in the House of Representatives...

Farm Bill 2024: Themes in the Proposed Commodities, Forestry, and Horticulture Titles

As of July 2024, three proposals have been released on the 2024 Farm Bill – one in the House of Representatives...

Supreme Court of the United States Rules SEC Administrative Proceedings Unconstitutional

On June 27, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) released its opinion in Securities and Exchange Commission v....

Farm Bill 2024: Themes in the Proposed Trade, Credit, and Research & Extension Titles

As of June 2024, three proposals have been released on the 2024 Farm Bill – one in the House of Representatives...

State Labor Legislation: 2024 Update

In 2022, the agricultural and food sectors provided approximately ten percent of employment in the United States. So far, in 2024,...

Animal Ag in the “Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024”

The Farm Bill proposal by House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson made it through an initial markup discussion and...

Farm Bill 2024: Themes in the Proposed Crop Insurance Title

UPDATE: On June 11, 2024, the Senate Agriculture Committee Republicans released their framework for the 2024 Farm Bill. To read the summary...

Department of Labor Finalizes New H-2A Regulations

Labor is in high demand for agriculture in the United States (“U.S.”) and the H-2A visa program is an important component...

Supreme Court Issues Ruling in Texas Landowners’ 5th Amendment Takings Clause Case

On April 16, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) released its opinion in DeVillier v. Texas, 601 U.S....

Federal Bills Propose Changes to the H-2A Program

In 2022, agriculture and food related jobs accounted for approximately ten percent of employment in the United States. H-2A workers play...

SEC Rule and California Laws on Climate-Related Disclosures Face Legal Challenges

UPDATE: On April 4, 2024, the SEC announced a voluntary stay on the climate-related disclosure rule. This voluntary stay is intended to...

Farm Animal Housing in 2024: Laws, Proposals and Challenges

In 2018, California passed Proposition 12, a high-profile ballot initiative regulating the production and sale of many veal, egg, and pork...

The SEC Finalizes Rule on Required Climate-Related Disclosures

UPDATE: On April 4, 2024, the SEC announced a voluntary stay on the climate-related disclosure rule. This voluntary stay is intended to...

Limits on Land Acquisitions: Three States Amend Their Foreign Ownership Laws

Since January 2024, the majority of states have proposed at least one piece of legislation to prohibit or restrict foreign investments...

EPA Delays Rescinding Gasoline Volatility Waivers Until 2025

In 2023, approximately forty percent of corn produced in the United States (“U.S.”) was used for ethanol production. The top three...

South Dakota Amends State Restriction on Foreign Acquisitions of Ag Land

On March 4, 2024, South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem signed into law House Bill 1231 (“HB 1231”) which amends a state...

U.S.-Mexico Trade Dispute Over Genetically Modified Corn

In 2023, the United States (“U.S.”) exported $13.1 billion in corn, approximately $5.4 billion of which went to Mexico. As a...

Eleventh Circuit Narrowly Blocks Florida From Enforcing Foreign Ownership Law

On February 1, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit granted a partial injunction in favor of two...