• October 22, 2026
• Mary Eichenberger

Agricultural production requires large amounts of capital- everything from land to equipment to seed, livestock or other inputs- to operate, leading...

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• October 22, 2026
• Ramie Parsons

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast facts Arkansas continues to lead U.S. in bankruptcy filings Pittman: ‘The...

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• September 29, 2026
• Mary Eichenberger

Agricultural operations are capital intensive, often requiring producers to take out loans to fund operating costs. Producers may receive loans from...

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• September 10, 2026
• Mary Eichenberger

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) Economic Research Service (“ERS”), the total amount of farm debt in 2025 was...

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• August 31, 2026
• Ramie Parsons

New data compiled by the National Agricultural Law Center and our partners at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture...

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• April 11, 2025
• Elizabeth

By Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of Agriculture April 11, 2025 Fast facts: Session will...

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• February 6, 2025
• Elizabeth

The conference will be held June 5-6 in Memphis, Tennessee, with a livestream option available. It is co-hosted by the NALC...

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• September 22, 2022
• Elizabeth

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.        ...

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• September 21, 2022
• Elizabeth

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.        ...

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• April 12, 2022
• Elizabeth

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.        ...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateBankruptcyFood Safety and Inspection Service

• March 9, 2022
• Elizabeth

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.        ...

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• May 18, 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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• September 29, 2020
• Elizabeth

Financial conditions during the past few years have been harsh for agricultural producers. Low commodity prices and extreme weather conditions have...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateBankruptcyMicah BrownTaxation

• October 31, 2019
• Elizabeth

October has come to a close and we’ve had yet another successful month at the Center. Between webinars, publications and outreach,...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateBankruptcyHempMonthly Round Up

• August 26, 2019
• Rusty

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. JUDICIAL: Includes Checkoff...

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• August 21, 2019
• Elizabeth

REGULATORY: Notice: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); EPA is announcing the availability of documents and dates for the peer review of the...

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• July 31, 2019
• Elizabeth

Judicial: K Tre Holdings, LP v. Missouri Dep’t of Nat. Res., No. SD 35512, 2019 WL 3369270 (Mo. Ct. App. July...

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• July 17, 2019
• Elizabeth

JUDICIAL: ANIMAL WELFARE INSTITUTE & FARM SANCTUARY, Plaintiffs, v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION SERVICE, Defendants., No....

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• July 10, 2019
• Elizabeth

JUDICIAL: In re Spiech Farms, LLC, No. GK 17-05398-JTG, 2019 WL 2913270 (Bankr. W.D. Mich. July 3, 2019) This dispute requires...

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• May 22, 2019
• Elizabeth

JUDICIAL: FARM LABOR ORGANIZING COMMITTEE, et al., Plaintiffs, v. JOSHUA STEIN, Defendant. Additional Party Names: Valentin Alvarado Hernandez, Victor Toledo Vences,...

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