
The Congressional Review Act: How it Works, Why it Matters
- March 16, 2023
- Brigit Rollins
The Congressional Review Act (“CRA”) was passed by Congress in 1996 for the purpose of allowing congressional lawmakers to review and...

The Feed: Vol. 1, Issue 5
- March 9, 2023
- Drew Viguet
The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for...

WOTUS Update: 2022 WOTUS Rule Faces Legal Challenges
- March 2, 2023
- Brigit Rollins
In late December 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released its long-anticipated final rule to redefine the term “waters of the...

February Monthly Roundup
- March 1, 2023
- Ramie Parsons
February Monthly Roundup As we begin the month of March and reflect on last month, staff at the National Agricultural Law...

The Feed: Vol. 1, Issue 4
- February 24, 2023
- Ramie Parsons
The Feed is a bi-weekly newsletter highlighting recent legal developments affecting agriculture. Click below to sign up for The Feed, and...

Judge Issues Ruling in Klamath River Dispute
- February 16, 2023
- Brigit Rollins
On February 6, 2023, a federal judge in California issued a ruling concluding that the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”) preempted an...

January Monthly Roundup
- February 8, 2023
- Ramie Parsons
January 2023 Monthly Roundup As we begin the month of February and reflect on last month, staff at the National...

California Takes Steps to Reduce Pesticide Use In State
- February 2, 2023
- Brigit Rollins
In January 2023, the State of California released a document titled “Accelerating Sustainable Pest Management: A Roadmap for California” (referred to...

The Feed: Vol. 1, Issue 2
- January 25, 2023
- Drew Viguet
The Feed is a bi-weekly publication highlighting recent legal developments affecting agriculture. Click below to sign up for The Feed, and...

EPA Releases New Environmental Justice Guidance Document
- January 19, 2023
- Brigit Rollins
Earlier this month, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released a new guidance document regarding the agency’s authority to consider the cumulative...

Ag & Food Law Quarterly Report: Fourth Quarter 2022
- January 19, 2023
- Drew Viguet
The National Agricultural Law Center provides the Ag & Food Law Quarterly Report as part of its mission to serve as the nation’s...

NALC Introduces “The Feed”
- January 11, 2023
- Drew Viguet
The inaugural issue of The Feed was released on Jan. 11, 2023. The Feed is a bi-weekly newsletter highlighting recent legal...

WOTUS Update: EPA Releases Highly Anticipated Final Rule to Redefine “Waters of the United States”
- January 5, 2023
- Brigit Rollins
On December 30, 2022, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released its long-awaited rule to redefine the definition of “waters of the...

Top Environmental Law Topics from 2022
- December 8, 2022
- Brigit Rollins
Over the past year, the environmental law arena has seen various issues and developments that have had impacts on agriculture. Some...

November Monthly Round Up
- December 8, 2022
- Ramie Parsons
As we begin December and reflect on last month, staff at the National Agricultural Law Center continue to bring trusted research...

October Monthly Round Up
- November 14, 2022
- Ramie Parsons
As we begin November and reflect on last month, staff at the National Agricultural Law Center continue to bring trusted research...

End of Year Update on the ESA
- November 11, 2022
- Brigit Rollins
In 2019 and 2020, the Trump Administration adopted multiple regulations impacting how the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”) is carried out. The...

Enviro Groups Ask EPA to Revisit CWA CAFO Rules
- October 27, 2022
- Brigit Rollins
In October 2022, a coalition of environmental groups filed a lawsuit asking the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) to formally respond to...

Pesticide Review: Recent Actions from Various Pesticide Legal Challenges
- October 13, 2022
- Brigit Rollins
The past several weeks have seen developments in various on-going legal disputes over pesticides. Recent actions concerning glyphosate, dicamba, and pesticide-treated...

Building Blocks: The Basics of the RCPP
- September 29, 2022
- Brigit Rollins
First authorized in the 2014 Farm Bill, the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (“RCPP”) is a voluntary conservation program administered by the...