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Solar Smarts for Landowners: Miscellaneous Clauses

Solar leasing is the practice of installing solar panels on large areas of land leased from a third party to generate...

The Feed: Vol. 4, Issue 7

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

UADA news release: NALC, NASDA Foundation to host Agricultural & Food Law Policy Briefing in Washington, D.C.

By Ramie Parsons University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Half-day agricultural and food law policy program in Washington,...

The NALC Quarterly Newsletter: 1Q26

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

UADA news article: Lawsuit targets SNAP waivers

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Fast Facts 22 states have SNAP waivers since beginning of 2025...

UADA news article: 9th Circuit Court tells USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service to rework bioengineered food standard

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Learn more about the BE food disclosure standard AMS’...

March 2026 Monthly Roundup

March 2026 Roundup As March has ended, the staff at the National Agricultural Law Center continue to bring trusted research and...

UADA news release: National Agricultural Law Center hosts webinar on international ag trade developments

Program examines tariffs, Supreme Court IEEPA decision, ag trade disputes By Ramie Parsons University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts...

A large, golden round hay bale sits in the foreground of a harvested field. In the distance, several other bales are scattered across the dry, straw-covered ground. Above, a vibrant blue sky is accented by wispy, white clouds, creating a peaceful, sunny rural landscape.

Indiana Expands Foreign Ownership Restrictions Through Newly Enacted State Law

by NALC staff In recent years, a growing number of states have enacted laws restricting foreign ownership of agricultural land and...

The Feed: Vol. 4, Issue 6

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

UADA news article: Arkansas led nation in Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings in 2025

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture  Fast Facts Arkansas led the nation in Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy...

UADA news release: BBQ and CLEs at the 2026 Mid-South Ag and Environmental Law Conference

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Attorneys can earn up to nine CLE/CE hours Registration...

An eye-level shot of a John Deere See & Spray™ system in a field. A black boom arm extends toward a large yellow tractor wheel, releasing targeted bursts of vibrant blue mist onto green crops. The image demonstrates precision agriculture by spraying only specific areas rather than the entire field.

UADA article: Lawsuit filed to halt dicamba use; Roundup settlement appears ahead of SCOTUS case

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture  Fast Facts Rollins to discuss Durnell v. Monsanto during May 20...

The Feed: Vol. 4, Issue 5

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

UADA news release: National Agricultural Law Center hosts webinar on H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker Program

By Ramie Parsons U of A System Division of Agriculture March 9, 2026 Fast Facts • Webinar provides overview of H-2A...

UADA article: Federal agency sued for lack of timely rule on monarch butterfly designation

March 6, 2026  By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture  Fast Facts  Plaintiffs want court to compel U.S. Fish and...

February 2026 Monthly Roundup

 February 2026 Roundup As February has ended, the staff at the National Agricultural Law Center continue to bring trusted research and...

UADA article: EPA’s 2026 dicamba labels come with new restrictions

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Fast Facts 2026 dicamba labels add temperature cutoffs, reduce maximum application...

The Feed: Vol. 4, Issue 4

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

UADA news release: National Ag Law Center, NASDA Foundation team up for 2026 Mid-South ag and environmental law conference

By Ramie Parsons University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Feb. 19, 2026 Fast Facts Annual ag and environmental law conference...