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Farm Bill 2024: Themes in the Proposed Commodities, Forestry, and Horticulture Titles

As of July 2024, three proposals have been released on the 2024 Farm Bill – one in the House of Representatives...

Regulation of Food for GLP-1 Drug Users: Labeling Claims

In May 2024, Nestle announced its development of a new food brand created for customers who are users of GLP-1 weight-loss...

SCOTUS Rejects Consent Decree Over Rio Grande

On June 21, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling in Texas v. New Mexico, No. 141, Orig, (2024),...

Supreme Court of the United States Rules SEC Administrative Proceedings Unconstitutional

On June 27, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) released its opinion in Securities and Exchange Commission v....

Farm Bill 2024: Themes in the Proposed Rural Development Titles

Due to the often-isolated geographic location of rural communities and a declining population, rural America faces a unique set of challenges....

Supreme Court Overturns Long-Standing “Chevron” Doctrine

On June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in Loper Bright Enters. v. Raimondo, No....

Farm Bill 2024: Themes in the Proposed Trade, Credit, and Research & Extension Titles

As of June 2024, three proposals have been released on the 2024 Farm Bill – one in the House of Representatives...

Farm Bill 2024: Themes in the Proposed Nutrition Titles

When most people hear the words “Farm Bill” they generally would not think that the largest and most expensive title in...

State Labor Legislation: 2024 Update

In 2022, the agricultural and food sectors provided approximately ten percent of employment in the United States. So far, in 2024,...

Eleventh & Ninth Circuits Issue Decisions in Glyphosate Lawsuits

The last several months have seen numerous developments in the on-going litigation filed by plaintiffs who claim that glyphosate-based pesticide products...

Ag & the ESA: When a Species is Listed “Wherever Found”

The Endangered Species Act (“ESA”) is widely recognized as one of the strongest wildlife protection laws in the world. The primary...

Cell-Cultured Meat Updates: state bans, labeling requirements, and regulatory clarifications

Though 2024 is only halfway over, much has already happened this year within the meat alternatives realm. Meat alternative is a...

Animal Ag in the “Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024”

The Farm Bill proposal by House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson made it through an initial markup discussion and...

Farm Bill 2024: Themes in the Proposed Crop Insurance Title

UPDATE: On June 11, 2024, the Senate Agriculture Committee Republicans released their framework for the 2024 Farm Bill. To read the summary...

Colorado Legislature Passes Wetlands Permitting Bill

On May 16, 2024, the Colorado State Legislature passed House Bill 1379, a state law intended to regulate the discharge of...

FDA Publishes Final Agricultural Water Rule

One of the most common origins of foodborne illness outbreaks in the United States comes from the watering of agricultural produce...

Department of Labor Finalizes New H-2A Regulations

Labor is in high demand for agriculture in the United States (“U.S.”) and the H-2A visa program is an important component...

CEQ Completes NEPA Overhaul with Final Phase 2 Regulations

On May 1, 2024, the Council on Environmental Quality (“CEQ”) released the final version of its Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation Rule,...

Child Nutrition: Summer Nutrition Programs

Beginning in summer 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) is implementing a new three-pronged approach to combating food insecurity...

Supreme Court Issues Ruling in Texas Landowners’ 5th Amendment Takings Clause Case

On April 16, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) released its opinion in DeVillier v. Texas, 601 U.S....