• 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

• January 19, 2021
• Elizabeth

On December 21, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“CAA”) passed both houses of Congress and was later signed into law...

• Micah BrownUnderserved Communities, BIPOCUnited States Department of Agriculture

• January 12, 2021
• Brigit Rollins

So much happened in 2020 in the food law world. This article highlights some of the major themes from the past...

• Animal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceAnimal WelfareFood and Drug AdministrationFood LabelingFood SafetyFood Safety and Inspection ServiceUnited States Department of Agriculture

• January 7, 2021
• Brigit Rollins

Harrison M. Pittman   This blog post is the first part of a “Legal Checkup on Checkoffs” series that will address...

• Agricultural Marketing ServiceCheckoff ProgramsCommodity ProgramsHarrison PittmanUnited States Department of Agriculture

• December 18, 2020
• Brigit Rollins

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

• Ag & Food Law UpdateEndangered Species ActEnvironmental Protection AgencyFish and Wildlife ServiceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationUnited States Department of Agriculture

• December 8, 2020
• Brigit Rollins

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

• Ag & Food Law UpdateEnvironmental Protection AgencyNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationUnderserved Communities, BIPOCUnited States Department of Agriculture

• November 20, 2020
• Brigit Rollins

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 ServiceFish and Wildlife ServiceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationTransportationUnited States Department of Agriculture