By: Elizabeth
WIC Funding Cut Off by Government Shutdown
- October 4, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted October 4, 2013 Almost 9 million low-income mothers and children receiving benefits under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for...
Farm Bill: Twenty Senators Do Not Support Extension with Direct Payments
- October 3, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted October 3, 2013 Twenty senators including Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO) and Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) wrote a letter to...
Legislators Propose New Food Labeling Bill
- October 3, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted October 3, 2013 A new bill has been introduced to amend the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, proposing new...
California Governor Signs “Farm to Fork” Legislation, Promotes Local Food
- October 3, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted October 3, 2013 California Governor, Jerry Brown recently signed three bills to expand access to fresh, locally-grown food, as...
Center Resource: Congressional Research Service Reports
- October 2, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted October 2, 2013 The National Agricultural Law Center has many resources available for research and information in the areas...
Animal Rights Groups Challenge State “Ag-Gag” Laws in Federal Court
- October 2, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted October 2, 2013 Animal rights groups that opposed “ag-gag” laws in state legislatures now hope federal courts will overturn...
Chinese Processed Chicken Causes Food Safety Concerns
- October 2, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted October 2, 2013 Food safety advocates are raising concerns about a decision by the USDA and the Food Safety...
Crop Insurance on Agenda for AALA Annual Conference
- October 1, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted October 1, 2013 Legal issues in crop insurance will be prominently featured at the upcoming 34th Annual Conference of...
Farm Bill Expires, Sen. Heitkamp to Hold Hearing
- October 1, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted October 1, 2013 The farm bill extension, which was passed last year after Congress was unable to pass a...
Frozen Pizza Recalled Due to Labeling Error
- October 1, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted October 1, 2013 Minnesota pizza firm, Junction Pizza, has recalled approximately 17,194 pounds of frozen pizza products containing soy...
US and Japan Streamline Organic Trade
- October 1, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted October 1, 2013 The United States and Japan have announced that beginning January 1, 2014, organic products certified in...
Federal Court Dismisses HSUS Lawsuit over Pork Slogan Sale
- September 30, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted September 30, 2013 A U.S. District Court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Humane Society of the United...
Stabenow Urges Review: Possible Manipulation of Renewable Fuels Market
- September 30, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted September 30, 2013 Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, called...
Local Food Systems on Agenda for AALA Annual Conference
- September 27, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted September 27, 2013 The legal challenges in local food systems will be prominently featured at the upcoming 34th Annual...
USDA Will Not Investigate GMO Alfalfa Contamination
- September 27, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted September 27, 2013 USDA will not investigate the detection of genetically modified material in a Washington state farmer’s non-GMO...
Ninth Circuit Issues Opinion in CA Low Carbon Fuel Standard Case
- September 27, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted September 27, 2013 In Rocky Mountain Farmers Union v. Corey, et al., No. 12-15135 (9th Cir. Sept. 18, 2013),...
“Monsanto Rider” Will Expire, Not Included in Senate CR
- September 26, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted September 26, 2013 A controversial legislative rider, which allows farmers to keep growing a genetically modified (GM) crop while...
EPA Proposed Rule to Clarify Clean Water Act Jurisdiction
- September 26, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted September 26, 2013 A proposed rule intended to clarify which waters and wetlands are protected under the Clean Water...
Eighth Circuit Issues Opinion in 4-H Lawsuit
- September 25, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted September 25, 2013 In Kroupa v. Nielsen, et al, No. 12-2843 (8th Cir. Sept. 25, 2013), a three judge panel...
Biotech Crops Included in Oregon Special Session Deal
- September 25, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted September 25, 2013 A controversial bill that would block local governments from regulating agriculture, including banning genetically modified (GM)...