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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...

Supreme Court Rules FIFRA Preempts Failure to Warn

On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated in ruling in the landmark case, Monsanto Co. v. Durnell,...

UADA article: June 29 deadline for public comment on EPA fungicide strategy approaches

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Fungicide proposal joins previous EPA herbicide, insecticide strategies Submit public...

EPA Issues Final RFS Rule

Jakob Christopherson, Research Fellow Brigit Rollins, Staff Attorney   On April 1, 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published its “Set...

Supreme Court Asked to Revisit Definition of WOTUS

The United States Supreme Court is currently considering whether to take up a case from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals...

EPA Announces Draft Fungicide Strategy

In April 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released a draft version of its Fungicide Strategy, the most recent move in...

Environmental Group Sues EPA for Delayed Response to Glyphosate Petition

On April 21, 2026, the Environmental Working Group (“EWG”), a nonprofit advocacy organization, filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency...

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...

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The Deal With Dicamba: Products Registered, Lawsuit Filed

On February 6, 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced that it had re-registered three dicamba-based herbicides for direct, over-the-top use...

DOJ & EPA Clarify Stance on Diesel Vehicles Under the CAA

In late January 2026, the Trump administration announced that it will no longer criminally prosecute manufacturers, distributors and users of so-called...

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Pesticide Preemption Lawsuit

The United States Supreme Court has announced that it will hear oral arguments in Durnell v. Monsanto, a case filed by...

Top Environmental Law Topics to Watch in 2026

The last year saw significant developments in the arena of environmental law and 2026 is likely to bring more of the...

“Top Ten” Issues in Ag & Env Law: 2025 Edition

In the world of agricultural law, 2025 was a year for significant developments and changes.  In summary below, attorneys at the...

Environmental Group Seeks EPA Response on Petition to Revoke Tolerances for Neonics

The environmental organization Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has filed a legal action with the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to...

Court Dismisses PFAS Case Brought by Farmers Against EPA

In late September 2025, a federal court in D.C. dismissed a case filed by farmers and ranchers in Texas against the...

Lawsuit Challenges Registration of Enlist One and Enlist Duo

A coalition of environmental groups lead by the Center for Food Safety have asked a federal court in the District of...

Federal Court Upholds Reporting Exemption for Livestock Emissions

On August 7, 2025, a federal court in the District of Columbia issued an order to resolve a lawsuit originally filed...

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The Deal With Dicamba: EPA Proposes Unconditional Registration for Over-the-Top Use

In late July 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) announced that it had opened a public comment period on its proposal...

NALC news release: Western conference session will tackle how SCOTUS’ Chevron decision impacts ag

By Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of Agriculture June 4, 2025 Fast facts: Impact of...

UADA article: Endangered Species Act may be redefined in post-Chevron environment

By Mary Hightower U of A System Division of Agriculture June 2, 2025 Fast facts: FWS says definition ‘runs contrary to...