THE AG & FOOD LAW UPDATE: JUNE 13, 2016
- June 13, 2016
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions to: camarigg at uark.edu H.R. 5423: To...
Vilsack Announced New Crop Insurance Program
- October 23, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted October 23, 2014 Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced a new Farm Bill initiative that will provide relief to...
FCIC Finalizes Insurance Rule
- July 29, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted July 29, 2014 The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) has finalized the Common Crop Insurance Regulations, Pear Crop Insurance...
New Regulation By FCIC Provides Forage Seed Insurance
- May 30, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted May 30, 2014 The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) finalized the addition of a new regulation that provides forage...
Prosecutors Expand Case Against ND Potato Growers
- April 22, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted April 22, 2014 Federal prosecutors have expanded the allegations against two North Dakota potato growers, saying they added chemicals...
Appeals Court Upholds FCIC’s Denial of Crop Insurance
- January 27, 2014
- Elizabeth
Posted January 27, 2014 In Jagers v. Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, No. 12-1342, 2014 WL 114508 (10th Cir. Jan. 14,...
USDA Designates Primary Natural Disaster Areas in Texas
- September 17, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted September 17, 2013 The USDA has designated four counties in Texas as primary natural disaster areas due to damages...
Report: USDA Overpaid Farmers by $20.3 Million
- September 5, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted September 5, 2013 According to a report released by USDA’s Office of Inspector General (OIG), USDA made 239 “high-dollar”...
FCIC Announces Catastrophic Risk Protection Endorsement Final Rule
- September 4, 2013
- Elizabeth
Posted September 4, 2013 The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) announced that it has finalized the Catastrophic Risk Protection Endorsement...
