
December Monthly Roundup
- January 5, 2024
- Ramie Parsons
December Roundup As December has ended, the staff at the National Agricultural Law Center continue to bring trusted research and information...

“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...

Recent Federal and State Legislation to Amend Child Labor Laws
- December 14, 2023
- Elizabeth
Agriculture can be a hazardous occupation, and adding child workers into the equation can lead to even more dangerous situations. During...

November Monthly Roundup
- December 5, 2023
- Ramie Parsons
November Roundup As November has ended, the staff at the National Agricultural Law Center continue to bring trusted research and information...

Flood Insurance for Agricultural Producers
- November 30, 2023
- Elizabeth
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”), only one inch of water in a property can cause more than $25,000...

Legal Challenges to State Hemp Laws and Regulations
- November 16, 2023
- Elizabeth
In 2023, lawsuits were filed against state governments in Indiana, Arkansas, Virginia, and Alaska alleging that state hemp laws and regulations...

October Monthly Roundup
- November 8, 2023
- Ramie Parsons
October Roundup As October has ended, the staff at the National Agricultural Law Center continue to bring trusted research and information...

USDA Publishes Final Rule Amending Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards
- November 2, 2023
- Elizabeth
On October 25, 2023, Secretary Vilsack announced that the Agricultural Marketing Service (“AMS”) had finalized the Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards...

Members of Congress Propose Bills to Amend the Federal Crop Insurance Program
- October 19, 2023
- Elizabeth
According to the U.S. Government Accountability Office, for the 2022 crop year, there were 493 million acres of land in the...

The NALC Quarterly Newsletter: 3Q23
- October 6, 2023
- Ramie Parsons
The National Agricultural Law Center compiles and publishes a quarterly newsletter highlighting recent and upcoming events and resources. The newsletter...

September Monthly Roundup
- October 5, 2023
- Ramie Parsons
September Roundup As September has ended, the staff at the National Agricultural Law Center continue to bring trusted research and information...

DOL, DHS, and USDA Launch New Proposed Rules and Initiatives Affecting H-2 Programs
- October 5, 2023
- Elizabeth
The H-2A program allows agricultural employers to hire foreign workers when there is a shortage in domestic labor. According to Philp...

Recent Federal and State Heat Safety Proposals
- September 21, 2023
- Elizabeth
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, between 2011 and 2021, there were 436 work-related deaths attributed to environmental heat exposure....

USDA Publishes Final Dairy Donation Program Rule
- September 7, 2023
- Elizabeth
The United States Department of Agriculture is responsible for several risk management tools for the dairy industry, including donation programs such...