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Soil for Sale? Two Tennessee Measures Expand the State’s Foreign Ownership Law Framework

In recent years, a growing number of states have enacted laws restricting foreign ownership of agricultural land and other real property....

BLM Proposes Overhaul of Grazing Program Regulations

The Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) has released a proposal to update regulations implementing livestock grazing on public lands under both...

UADA news release: Fraud, Farm Bill get spotlight time at NALC’s Mid-South conference

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture See “conventional” version of story MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Farm Bill feuding, land...

USDA Updates Stocking Standards for Authorized SNAP Retailers

On May 8, 2026, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) published final rulemaking that updated stocking requirements for authorized retailers participating...

John Deere’s Construction & Forestry Repair Restrictions Challenged

On May 14, 2026, an Illinois-based landscaping company filed a class-action lawsuit in a federal court against equipment manufacturer John Deere...

EPA Issues Final RFS Rule

Jakob Christopherson, Research Fellow Brigit Rollins, Staff Attorney   On April 1, 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published its “Set...

Standing timber, state statutes: NALC webinar to examine timber trespass laws and landowner protections

By Ramie Parsons University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Webinar reviews state timber trespass statutes and landowner remedies Examines...

Oregon Initiative Petition 28 Draws Attention Ahead of 2026 Election

by NALC Senior Staff Attorney Elizabeth Rumley A proposed ballot measure in Oregon, known as Initiative Petition 28 (IP 28), would...

Supreme Court Asked to Revisit Definition of WOTUS

The United States Supreme Court is currently considering whether to take up a case from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals...

Food Foundations: Categories of Food Ingredients

Emily Whitest, Research Fellow  If you’ve ever read an ingredient list on the back of a bottle of salad dressing or...

Farm Bill 2026: Overview

Introduction On April 30, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 224-200 to advance the Farm, Food, and National Security Act...

EPA Announces Draft Fungicide Strategy

In April 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released a draft version of its Fungicide Strategy, the most recent move in...

Food Law in the States – 2026 Update

As it reaches the point of the year when most states are wrapping up their 2026 legislative sessions, there are several...

UADA news release: Failure to Warn: NALC’s latest webinar dives into efforts to limit liability for pesticide manufacturers

By Ramie Parsons University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Webinar examines state and federal developments on pesticide labeling and...

Soil for Sale? South Dakota Amends State Foreign Ownership & Reporting Law

In recent years, a growing number of states have enacted laws restricting foreign ownership of agricultural land. South Dakota is among...

Environmental Group Sues EPA for Delayed Response to Glyphosate Petition

On April 21, 2026, the Environmental Working Group (“EWG”), a nonprofit advocacy organization, filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency...

John Deere Agrees to Settle Antitrust Lawsuit

On April 6, 2026, John Deere (Deere) agreed to a proposed settlement that would significantly change how it handles repairs and...

Food Foundations: Geographic Indicators on Agricultural Products

The global nature of our food supply has been on full display over the past year. As tariff and trade uncertainties...

UADA news release: Mid-South ag law conference highlights SCOTUS updates, trends

By Ramie Parsons National Agricultural Law Center U of A Division of Agriculture Fast Facts American Farm Bureau Federation attorney hosts...

Federal Court Strikes Down 2019 & 2024 ESA Regulations

On March 30, 2026, a federal court in California issued a ruling to overturn several Endangered Species Act (“ESA”) regulations adopted...