
Recent State Updates to Grain Indemnity
- May 20, 2025
- Ramie Parsons
by NALC Research Fellow Jeremy Garcia and Staff Attorney Emily Stone On April 30, 2025, Indiana’s governor signed SB461 into law....

FDA Announces Plan to “Phase Out” Synthetic Dyes
- May 6, 2025
- Emily Stone
On April 22, 2025, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert Kennedy, Jr. announced the agency’s plan to “phase...

Foreign Food Labeling Updates: EU Court of Justice Decisions
- April 22, 2025
- Emily Stone
Over the past year, the European Union’s (EU) Court of Justice released two decisions related to food labeling that might affect...

Food Law in the States – 2025 Update
- April 8, 2025
- Emily Stone
Though most states are still in their legislative sessions, 2025 has already brought the passage and enactment of several food related...

Community Supported Agriculture: A Field Guide for Producers and Consumers (Participation in Federal Programs)
- March 25, 2025
- Emily Stone
Producers who participate in Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) may benefit from the non-traditional aspects of the CSA business model. However, CSA...

Excluding “Junk” Food from SNAP Benefits
- March 11, 2025
- Emily Stone
An Iowa lawmaker has proposed legislation that seeks to exclude “junk” food from being eligible for purchase by Iowans using Supplemental...
February Monthly Roundup
- March 3, 2025
- Ramie Parsons
Roundup As February has ended, the staff at the National Agricultural Law Center continue to bring trusted research and information in...

Community Supported Agriculture: A Field Guide for Producers and Consumers (Add-ons)
- February 25, 2025
- Emily Stone
Producers and consumers can choose to participate in community supported agriculture. Under this business structure, the burden of risk for producers...

FDA bans Red Dye No. 3
- February 4, 2025
- Emily Stone
On January 16, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revoked the color additive listing for use of Red Dye No....

FDA Releases Final “Healthy” Rule
- January 14, 2025
- Emily Stone
On December 27, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published its final rule updating the definition for the implied nutrient...

Community Supported Agriculture: A Field Guide for Producers and Consumers (Labor)
- December 19, 2024
- Ramie Parsons
Emily Stone, Staff Attorney Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) can be an effective way to connect producers with consumers. For both parties...

Community Supported Agriculture: A Field Guide for Producers and Consumers (Limiting Liability)
- November 26, 2024
- Emily Stone
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) can be a beneficial tool for producers to add value to their operation. However, if a CSA...

Community Supported Agriculture: A Field Guide for Producers and Consumers (Formation and Contracting with Members)
- November 12, 2024
- Emily Stone
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is a great opportunity for agricultural producers looking to add value to their operation and for consumers...

Community Supported Agriculture: A Field Guide for Producers and Consumers (Intro)
- October 29, 2024
- Emily Stone
If you are a consumer interested in connecting with and financially supporting farmers in your local community, one option is Community...
Date Labels and the New California Law
- October 17, 2024
- Emily Stone
On September 28, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB660 into law. This bill was the first in the nation to...
Food Labeling: The Regulation of Food Allergen Labels
- October 3, 2024
- Emily Stone
On September 17, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a summary report finding that 13 of 210 retail dark...

State Food Laws Enacted in 2024
- September 12, 2024
- Emily Stone
The 2024 state legislative sessions were teeming with bill proposals and enactments that touched a variety of food law issues. A...
Food Labeling: What are Third-Party Certifications?
- August 29, 2024
- Emily Stone
When looking at a food’s packaging, there can be many confusing words, statements, or logos that appear. Along with nutritional claims...

FSIS Proposed Salmonella Framework for Raw Poultry Products
- August 15, 2024
- Emily Stone
On August 7, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) published its proposed Salmonella Framework...
Regulation of Food for GLP-1 Drug Users: Off-Label Advertisements
- August 1, 2024
- Emily Stone
In May 2024, Nestle announced its intention to create a new food brand, called Vital Pursuit, specifically marketed for consumers who...