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NALC analysis explores Nebraska’s pioneering Agricultural Data Privacy Law

By Phillip Powell National Agricultural Law Center University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts New Nebraska law paves the way...

UADA news article: SCOTUS: Federal law preempts state failure-to-warn claims

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Pesticide litigation likely to change directions SCOTUS sends Durnell back...

UADA news article: Agricultural Law Center research fellows learn, add to deep knowledge base

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts NALC program has had 174 research fellows since 2012 Learn...

Colorado expands Cottage Food laws with the passage of the “Tamale Act”

On June 4, 2026, Colorado’s governor signed into law HB26-1033, titled the “Expanding the Colorado Cottage Foods Act” and often referred...

UADA news release: Fraud, Farm Bill get spotlight time at NALC’s Mid-South conference

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture See “conventional” version of story MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Farm Bill feuding, land...

Standing timber, state statutes: NALC webinar to examine timber trespass laws and landowner protections

By Ramie Parsons University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Webinar reviews state timber trespass statutes and landowner remedies Examines...

Oregon Initiative Petition 28 Draws Attention Ahead of 2026 Election

by NALC Senior Staff Attorney Elizabeth Rumley A proposed ballot measure in Oregon, known as Initiative Petition 28 (IP 28), would...

Soil for Sale? Utah Amends State Foreign Ownership Law

by NALC Staff Recently, the Utah state legislature enacted House Bill 291 (“HB 291”), which amends the state’s existing foreign ownership...

UADA news article: Upcoming SCOTUS ruling in ‘failure-to-warn’ case could change course of glyphosate litigation

By the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts SCOTUS decision could alter course of future pesticide litigation Register online...

UADA news release: Failure to Warn: NALC’s latest webinar dives into efforts to limit liability for pesticide manufacturers

By Ramie Parsons University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Webinar examines state and federal developments on pesticide labeling and...

Soil for Sale? South Dakota Amends State Foreign Ownership & Reporting Law – Part Eight

In recent years, a growing number of states have enacted laws restricting foreign ownership of agricultural land. South Dakota is among...

UADA news article: Deere settles right-to-repair suit, but Federal Trade Commission case still looms

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture  Fast Facts  John Deere’s proposed $99 million right-to-repair settlement awaits judge’s approval...

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’...

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...

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: 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...

Supreme Court Vacates IEEPA Tariffs

On February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued its much anticipated decision in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump. At...

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...

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...