EPA Opens Review of Pesticide Methyl Bromide
- October 9, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted October 9, 2013 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened its registration review of fifteen fumigant pesticides, including...
WTO Adopts Report in China-U.S. Poultry Dispute, China Will Not Appeal
- October 9, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted October 9, 2013 U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman recently announced that the World Trade Organization (WTO) has formally adopted...
Wisconsin Law Review Symposium Set for Oct. 31, 2013
- October 8, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted October 8, 2013 The Wisconsin Law Review Symposium, “Safety and Sustainability in the Era of Food Systems: Reaching a...
Lawsuit Filed Against Safeway over “100% Natural” Food Labeling
- October 8, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted October 8, 2013 A proposed class action lawsuit against Safeway has been filed alleging that the company misled consumers...
Oregon Passes Bill Protecting Biotech Crops
- October 8, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted October 8, 2013 During a special session which concluded last week, the Oregon legislature passed a package of bills...
EPA to Investigate Hawaii Molasses Spill
- October 7, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted October 7, 2013 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Hawaii’s state Department of Health will both investigate a...
Senate Names Farm Bill Conferees
- October 7, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted October 7, 2013 Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) announced five Republican and seven Democratic Senators to serve as...
WA Judge Dismisses Lawsuit over GMO Food Labeling Initiative
- October 7, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted October 7, 2013 A Superior Court Judge in Washington has dismissed a lawsuit against the “No on I-522” campaign...
(When) Can Private Citizens Enforce States’ Animal Welfare Laws?
- October 4, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted October 4, 2013 The National Agricultural Law Center and the American Agricultural Law Association are co-sponsoring a webinar titled,...
FDA Bans Three Arsenic Drugs for Poultry and Pig Feed
- October 4, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted October 4, 2013 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it will rescind approval for three arsenic...
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...