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Farm Bill 2024: Themes in the Proposed Commodities, Forestry, and Horticulture Titles
- July 25, 2024
- Samantha Capaldo
As of July 2024, three proposals have been released on the 2024 Farm Bill – one in the House of Representatives...
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Supreme Court of the United States Rules SEC Administrative Proceedings Unconstitutional
- July 11, 2024
- Samantha Capaldo
On June 27, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) released its opinion in Securities and Exchange Commission v....
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Farm Bill 2024: Themes in the Proposed Trade, Credit, and Research & Extension Titles
- June 27, 2024
- Samantha Capaldo
As of June 2024, three proposals have been released on the 2024 Farm Bill – one in the House of Representatives...
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State Labor Legislation: 2024 Update
- June 20, 2024
- Samantha Capaldo
In 2022, the agricultural and food sectors provided approximately ten percent of employment in the United States. So far, in 2024,...
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Farm Bill 2024: Themes in the Proposed Crop Insurance Title
- May 30, 2024
- Samantha Capaldo
UPDATE: On June 11, 2024, the Senate Agriculture Committee Republicans released their framework for the 2024 Farm Bill. To read the summary...
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Department of Labor Finalizes New H-2A Regulations
- May 16, 2024
- Samantha Capaldo
Labor is in high demand for agriculture in the United States (“U.S.”) and the H-2A visa program is an important component...
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Supreme Court Issues Ruling in Texas Landowners’ 5th Amendment Takings Clause Case
- May 2, 2024
- Samantha Capaldo
On April 16, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) released its opinion in DeVillier v. Texas, 601 U.S....
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Federal Bills Propose Changes to the H-2A Program
- April 18, 2024
- Samantha Capaldo
In 2022, agriculture and food related jobs accounted for approximately ten percent of employment in the United States. H-2A workers play...
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SEC Rule and California Laws on Climate-Related Disclosures Face Legal Challenges
- April 4, 2024
- Samantha Capaldo
UPDATE: On April 4, 2024, the SEC announced a voluntary stay on the climate-related disclosure rule. This voluntary stay is intended to...
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The SEC Finalizes Rule on Required Climate-Related Disclosures
- March 21, 2024
- Samantha Capaldo
UPDATE: On April 4, 2024, the SEC announced a voluntary stay on the climate-related disclosure rule. This voluntary stay is intended to...
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EPA Delays Rescinding Gasoline Volatility Waivers Until 2025
- March 7, 2024
- Samantha Capaldo
In 2023, approximately forty percent of corn produced in the United States (“U.S.”) was used for ethanol production. The top three...
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U.S.-Mexico Trade Dispute Over Genetically Modified Corn
- February 22, 2024
- Samantha Capaldo
In 2023, the United States (“U.S.”) exported $13.1 billion in corn, approximately $5.4 billion of which went to Mexico. As a...
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U.S. Department of Labor Finalizes Independent Contractor Rule
- February 8, 2024
- Samantha Capaldo
Classifying workers as “employees” or “independent contractors” is an important task for agricultural employers because of the legal obligations and protections...
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Challenges to the 2023 U.S. Department of Labor H-2A AEWR Methodology Rule
- January 25, 2024
- Samantha Capaldo
The H-2A program, which allows employers to employ foreign nationals to fill temporary U.S. agricultural jobs, plays an essential role in...
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State Tax Changes Enacted in 2023 Affecting Agriculture
- January 11, 2024
- Samantha Capaldo
April may feel far away in January, but tax day is always closer than you think. For agricultural producers, staying on...
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“Top Ten” Issues in Ag & Env Law: 2023 Edition
- December 21, 2023
- Elizabeth
In the world of agricultural law, 2023 was a year for significant developments and changes. In summary below, attorneys at the...
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Recent Federal and State Legislation to Amend Child Labor Laws
- December 14, 2023
- Samantha Capaldo
Agriculture can be a hazardous occupation, and adding child workers into the equation can lead to even more dangerous situations. During...
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Flood Insurance for Agricultural Producers
- November 30, 2023
- Samantha Capaldo
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”), only one inch of water in a property can cause more than $25,000...
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Legal Challenges to State Hemp Laws and Regulations
- November 16, 2023
- Samantha Capaldo
In 2023, lawsuits were filed against state governments in Indiana, Arkansas, Virginia, and Alaska alleging that state hemp laws and regulations...
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USDA Publishes Final Rule Amending Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards
- November 2, 2023
- Samantha Capaldo
On October 25, 2023, Secretary Vilsack announced that the Agricultural Marketing Service (“AMS”) had finalized the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards...