• August 3, 2021
• Elizabeth

In Miller v. Vilsack, five Texas farmers filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) alleging that its loan...

• Farm Service AgencyFinance and CreditMicah BrownUnderserved Communities, BIPOCUnited States Department of Agriculture

• July 28, 2021
• Elizabeth

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.                                                                                                                                                 REGULATORY: FWS,...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateFish and Wildlife ServiceUnited States Department of Agriculture

• July 27, 2021
• Elizabeth

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.                                                                                                                                                 REGULATORY: Includes...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateAgricultural Marketing ServiceEnvironmental Protection AgencyUnited States Department of Agriculture

• July 20, 2021
• Elizabeth

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.                                                                                                                                                 JUDICIAL: Includes...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateAnimal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceEnvironmental Protection AgencyFarm Service AgencyFood Safety and Inspection ServiceUnited States Department of Agriculture

• July 19, 2021
• Elizabeth

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.                                                                                                                                                 REGULATORY: AMS,...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateAgricultural Marketing ServiceAnimal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceEnvironmental Protection AgencyFish and Wildlife ServiceUnited States Department of Agriculture

• July 12, 2021
• Elizabeth

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.                                                                                                                                                 REGULATORY: NOAA,...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationRural Utilities ServiceUnited States Department of Agriculture

• July 6, 2021
• Elizabeth

UPDATE: A group of five Texas farmers have filed a class action lawsuit against the USDA (Miller, et al. v. Vilsack, No....

• Farm Service AgencyFederal Loan ProgramsMicah BrownUnderserved Communities, BIPOCUnited States Department of Agriculture

• June 22, 2021
• Elizabeth

UPDATE: On July 6, 2021, the plaintiffs’ temporary restraining order previously issued by the court was dissolved and their motion for...

• Federal Loan ProgramsMicah BrownUnderserved Communities, BIPOCUnited States Department of Agriculture

• June 17, 2021
• Elizabeth

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.                                                                                                                                                 REGULATORY: APHIS,...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateAnimal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceEnvironmental Protection AgencyFish and Wildlife ServiceUnited States Department of Agriculture

• June 3, 2021
• Elizabeth

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.                                                                                                                                                 JUDICIAL: Includes...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateAnimal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceUnited States Department of Agriculture

• May 4, 2021
• Elizabeth

Overview An interest in reducing environmental impacts and achieving climate sustainability within the U.S. is growing significantly among both the public...

• Considering CarbonMicah BrownUnited States Department of Agriculture

• April 28, 2021
• Elizabeth

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.                                                                                                                                                 REGULATORY: Includes...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateEnvironmental Protection AgencyFish and Wildlife ServiceUnited States Department of Agriculture

• April 23, 2021
• Elizabeth

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.                                                                                                                                                 REGULATORY: Includes...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateAgricultural Marketing ServiceEnvironmental Protection AgencyNational Marine Fisheries ServiceUnited States Department of Agriculture

• April 22, 2021
• Brigit Rollins

On April 20, 2021, the Senate unveiled the text of the proposed Growing Climate Solutions Act. The bill, which has been...

• Brigit RollinsConsidering CarbonEnvironmental LawUnited States Department of Agriculture

• April 13, 2021
• Elizabeth

For over a year, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the entire agricultural industry, and many farmers and ranchers continue to suffer...

• Finance and CreditMicah BrownUnderserved Communities, BIPOCUnited States Department of Agriculture

• April 1, 2021
• Brigit Rollins

The Farm Bill of 1985 is known for introducing several conservation programs which are still in use by agricultural producers today....

• Brigit RollinsConservation ProgramsEnvironmental LawFarm Service AgencyNatural Resources Conservation ServiceUnited States Department of Agriculture

• March 17, 2021
• Elizabeth

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.                                                                                                                                                 REGULATORY: Includes...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateAnimal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationUnited States Department of Agriculture

• February 11, 2021
• Brigit Rollins

Often referred to as the largest conservation program by acreage in the United States, the Conservation Stewardship Program (“CSP”) implemented by...

• Brigit RollinsConservation ProgramsEnvironmental LawNatural Resources Conservation ServiceUnited States Department of Agriculture

• February 2, 2021
• Elizabeth

In response to the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress passed a stimulus relief bill known as the Coronavirus...

• Commodity ProgramsMicah BrownUnderserved Communities, BIPOCUnited States Department of Agriculture

• February 1, 2021
• Elizabeth

January Round-Up As January ends, researchers at the National Agricultural Law Center continue to bring trusted research and information in agricultural...

• Checkoff ProgramsEnvironmental Protection AgencyHempMonthly Round UpUnderserved Communities, BIPOCUnited States Department of Agriculture