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Procedures: Precedent and the U.S. Court System
- August 9, 2022
- Elizabeth
The legal system within the United States is made up of federal and state courts that resolve legal disputes and interpret...
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Checking In on Crop Insurance: Overpaid Indemnities and Program Ineligibility
- July 26, 2022
- Elizabeth
Many agricultural producers across the nation obtain insurance coverage for the commodities they produce through the Federal Crop Insurance Program (“FCIP”)....
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Checking In on Crop Insurance: FCIC Final Rule Amends Common Crop Insurance Policy
- July 12, 2022
- Elizabeth
There are instances where certain provisions of the federal crop insurance program (“FCIP”) policy make it difficult for certain agricultural producers...
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Checking In on Crop Insurance: Revising Provisions of the Policy
- June 28, 2022
- Elizabeth
There are instances where the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (“FCIC”) revises the basic provisions of the Federal Crop Insurance Program (“FCIP”)...
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Fifth Circuit Rules SEC Administrative Proceedings Unconstitutional
- June 14, 2022
- Elizabeth
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit issued a ruling on May 18, 2022, vacating an administrative decision...
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Lending for Livestock, Credit for Crops: Strict Foreclosure
- May 31, 2022
- Elizabeth
Many agricultural producers borrow money to successfully run their operations. Typically, the lender requires the borrower to give a security interest...
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Checking In on Crop Insurance: Federal Judge Examines Policy Language on Silage Varieties
- May 17, 2022
- Elizabeth
Many agricultural producers across the nation obtain crop insurance coverage for their planted acreage under the federal crop insurance program (“FCIP”)....
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Checking In on Crop Insurance: An Overview of the Federal Program
- May 3, 2022
- Elizabeth
Many agricultural producers across the nation obtain crop insurance coverage for their planted acreage under the federal crop insurance program (“FCIP”)....
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FSA Announces Emergency Aid to Livestock Producers Adversely Impacted by Drought or Wildfire
- April 19, 2022
- Elizabeth
Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) announced it is implementing a program to provide aid to certain livestock producers. This...
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Lending for Livestock, Credit for Crops: Distribution of Proceeds
- April 5, 2022
- Elizabeth
Many agricultural producers borrow money to successfully run their operations. Typically, the lender requires the borrower to give a security interest...
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Protection for Buyers of Farm Products: A Primer on the Federal Farm Products Rule
- March 22, 2022
- Elizabeth
The Food Security Act of 1985 (“FSA”) established a rule known as the federal farm products rule (codified as 7 U.S.C....
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Pandemic Premium Support: USDA Offers Premium Benefit for Planting Cover Crops
- March 1, 2022
- Elizabeth
Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) announced it is providing insurance premium benefits to certain producers who planted cover crops...
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Lending for Livestock, Credit for Crops: Considering “Commercial Reasonableness”
- February 15, 2022
- Elizabeth
Many agricultural producers borrow money to successfully run their operations. Typically, the lender requires the borrower to give a security interest...
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Lending for Livestock, Credit for Crops: Manner and Methods of a Collateral Sale
- February 1, 2022
- Elizabeth
Many agricultural producers borrow money to successfully run their operations. Typically, the lender requires the borrower to give a security interest...
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Restricting Foreign Farmland Investments: Alabama’s Proposed Constraints on Foreign Ownership
- January 18, 2022
- Elizabeth
Recently, an Alabama state lawmaker proposed a bill (S.B. 14) that is aimed at restricting foreign ownership of agricultural land within...
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USDA Payments: Relief for Negotiated Hogs
- December 21, 2021
- Elizabeth
UPDATE: On March 18, 2022, the Farm Service Agency (“FSA”) published a notification to clarify hog eligibility, documentation requirements, and payment...
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Lending for Livestock, Credit for Crops: Notice Requirements for Sale of Collateral
- December 7, 2021
- Elizabeth
Many agricultural producers borrow money to successfully run their operations. Typically, the lender requires the borrower to give a security interest...
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Lending for Livestock, Credit for Crops: Taking Possession of Collateral
- November 23, 2021
- Elizabeth
Many agricultural producers borrow money to successfully run their operations. Typically, the lender requires the borrower to give a security interest...
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Lending for Livestock, Credit for Crops: When Default Occurs
- November 9, 2021
- Elizabeth
Many agricultural producers borrow money to successfully run their operations. Typically, the lender requires the borrower to give a security interest...
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An Intervention: Organization Seeks to Defend Minority Debt Relief Program
- October 26, 2021
- Elizabeth
UPDATE: On December 8, 2021, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas denied the Federation’s motion to...