Aid to Agriculture: Overview of the Recent Stimulus Package
- 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...
Food Law Themes for 2021
- 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...
What is a Checkoff?
- 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...
Ag & Food Law Daily Update: December 18, 2020
- 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 Daily Update: December 8, 2020
- 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 Update: November 20, 2020
- 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...
Fish Fumbles: GE Salmon Face More Hurdles
- November 17, 2020
- Brigit Rollins
“Frankenfish”, “GMO Salmon” or “GE Atlantic Salmon” has been making headlines these past few months as AquaBounty prepares for the first...
The Fight for Organic: Hydroponic Certification Under Fire
- November 3, 2020
- Brigit Rollins
Hydroponics, including Aeroponics and Aquaponics, have been a hotly debated topic in the organic’s world since at least 1995. The main...
Stuck in the Swamp? Overview of the Minimal Effect Exemption Under Swampbuster
- October 22, 2020
- Brigit Rollins
The Food Security Act of 1985 (“1985 Farm Bill”) established the Highly Erodible Lands and Wetlands Conservation program that relates to...
Ag & Food Law Update: October 16, 2020
- October 16, 2020
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY:...
Rule Change Alters Farm Service Agency Programs Eligibility and Payment Limits
- October 8, 2020
- Elizabeth
By Drew Mitchell, Research Fellow, National Agricultural Law Center With the release of a new final rule, the Payment Limitation and...
Stuck in the Swamp? A Look At Prior-Converted Croplands Under Swampbuster
- September 24, 2020
- Brigit Rollins
“Swampbuster” is the name often used to refer to the section of the Highly Erodible Lands and Wetlands Conservation provisions of...
Ag & Food Law Update: September 23, 2020
- September 23, 2020
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY:...
Ag & Food Law Update: September 22, 2020
- September 22, 2020
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY:...
Ag & Food Law Update: September 11, 2020
- September 11, 2020
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY: Includes...
Conservation Clarified: USDA Issues New Rules For Conservation Provisions
- September 10, 2020
- Brigit Rollins
On August 28, 2020 the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) issued a final rule for the Highly Erodible Land and...
Ag & Food Law Update: September 9, 2020
- September 9, 2020
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY: Includes...
Ag Law Weekly: August 31 – September 7, 2020
- September 8, 2020
- Elizabeth
This week’s Ag Law Weekly discusses proposed legislation related to cannabis as a Schedule I substance, the USDA’s final rule updating...
Ag Law Weekly: August 18 – August 30, 2020
- August 31, 2020
- Elizabeth
This week’s Ag Law Weekly discusses changes to the Payment Limitation and Payment Eligibility rules, an interim final hemp rule from...
Ag & Food Law Update: August 31, 2020
- August 31, 2020
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY:...