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UADA news article: Borrower-lender communication is key

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture  Fast Facts  Communication key to prevent ‘distressed’ designation Farm Credit borrowers have...

FDA Concludes the Evaluation of its Animal Food Ingredient Processes

Earlier this year, the Federal Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) concluded a two-year evaluation of its animal food...

NALC news release: NALC webinar to examine changing food ingredient laws, regulations

By Phillip Powell National Agricultural Law Center Fast Facts Presentation covers state labeling laws, FDA regulatory changes and related litigation Free,...

Freeman: Expect laws over ownership of ag data to become more complex

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture  Fast facts  Ag data ownership laws shift from asset to property right...

UADA news release: Should I change my farm operation from a partnership to an LLC?

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Ballard describes changes in USDA payment limitations for LLCs Tidgren...

UADA news article: NASDA Next-Gen valuable to new attorneys

Making connections and hearing perspectives from different states and facets of agriculture are among the most valuable takeaways from the annual...

Uncertainty in the PPR: Examining FWS 2024 Final Drain Tile Setback Rule

Catalina Clouthier, Research Fellow Brigit Rollins, Staff Attorney   In 2024, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (“FWS”) released a...

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Distressed Farm Credit Loans

Agricultural production requires large amounts of capital- everything from land to equipment to seed, livestock or other inputs- to operate, leading...

UADA news release: Chapter 12 farm bankruptcy filings up significantly in Q3; Arkansas leads nation

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast facts Arkansas continues to lead U.S. in bankruptcy filings Pittman: ‘The...

Food Law in the States: 2026 California Update

With 2026 almost to its conclusion, most states legislatures are looking ahead to their 2027 legislative sessions. However, some states are...

Legislative Proposals in Slaughter and Processing

Mary Grace Winfrey, Research Fellow Elizabeth Rumley, Senior Staff Attorney   This article reflects legislative developments as of October 15, 2026....

Ninth Circuit Concludes United States Not Immune from Water Rights Lawsuit

In late September 2026, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling in a water rights dispute between Nevada ranchers...

Recent Changes to Dyed Diesel Regulations

In September 2026, the average price for a gallon of diesel in the United States rose to $6.53, according to the...

Federal Court Vacates a Portion of a SNAP Implementation Guidance

On September 17, 2026, a federal judge in the US District Court of Oregon set aside a portion of a USDA...

UADA news article: EPA asked to add cancer warnings to pesticide labels

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast facts EPA receives petition to add warnings to pesticide labels Petition...

Litigation On-Going in Western Lake Erie Basin

Colby Johnson, Research Fellow Brigit Rollins, Staff Attorney On May 1, 2024, the Board of Lucas County Commissioners, City of Toledo,...

UADA news release: Who controls your farm data? NALC webinar examines emerging state laws

By Phillip Powell National Agricultural Law Center University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Oct. 21 webinar hosted by National...

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Defaulting on FSA Loans

Agricultural operations are capital intensive, often requiring producers to take out loans to fund operating costs. Producers may receive loans from...

UADA news article: Public comment period on new WOTUS supplemental proposal ends Oct. 9

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast facts EPA, Army Corps of Engineers seek comments on November 2025...

UADA news article; Illinois River filing: ‘end this case once and for all’

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Parties ask for an expedited appeal of nearly $44 million...