• November 9, 2023
• Ramie Parsons

The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for...

• Agricultural Marketing ServiceAnimal LawAnimal WelfareBiotechnologyBrigit RollinsEndangered Species ActEnvironmental Protection AgencyFish and Wildlife ServiceFood and Drug AdministrationFood LabelingFood SafetyGrain DealersIndigenous Food and AgricultureNational Organic ProgramPesticidesPlaintiffs & PesticidesRight to FarmThe FeedUnited States Department of AgricultureWater Law

• October 12, 2023
• Ramie Parsons

The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for...

• Animal Feeding OperationsAntitrustBiotechnologyCarbonClean Water ActCrop InsuranceDisaster Assistance ProgramsEnvironmental Protection AgencyFarm LaborFarm Service AgencyFederal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide ActFood SafetyForeign OwnershipLaborNALC ResourcesNutrition ProgramsPesticidesThe FeedUnited States Department of AgricultureUnmanned Aerial VehiclesWater LawWebinar

• March 15, 2022
• Elizabeth

On March 7, 2022, the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM), which is housed within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced...

• BiotechnologyFood and Drug AdministrationFood SafetyJana Caracciolo

• March 15, 2022
• Elizabeth

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

• Ag & Food Law UpdateAnimal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceBiotechnologyConservation ProgramsCountry of Origin LabelingDaily UpdateEndangered Species ActFarm LaborFish and Wildlife ServiceFood LabelingFood SafetyImmigrationLaborNatural Resources Conservation ServicePesticides

• February 10, 2022
• Elizabeth

International markets are important for many United States agricultural products. Trade agreements with various countries provide new market opportunities for United...

• Animal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceBiotechnologyCountry of Origin LabelingFood and Drug AdministrationFood LabelingFood SafetyInternational TradeSamantha Mikolajczyk

• January 11, 2022
• Elizabeth

At the beginning of 2021 the National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) published a blog post highlighting some of the major food...

• BiotechnologyFood LabelingFood SafetyJana CaraccioloNational Organic ProgramNutrition Programs

• January 4, 2022
• Elizabeth

January 1, 2022, marked the mandatory compliance date for the Bioengineered (BE) Food Disclosure Standard (Standard). Many BE foods entering commerce...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateAgricultural Marketing ServiceBiotechnologyFood and Drug AdministrationFood LabelingFood Safety and Inspection ServiceJana CaraccioloNational Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (NBFDS)United States Department of Agriculture

• September 30, 2021
• Elizabeth

On July 1, 2020, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”) went into effect. The new agreement replaces the North American Free Trade...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateBiotechnologyFarm LaborFood LabelingImmigrationInternational TradeLaborSamantha MikolajczykTaxation

• September 9, 2021
• Elizabeth

On September 2, 2021, the Food Safety Inspection Service (“FSIS”), an agency housed within the United States Department of Agriculture, released...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateBiotechnologyFood and Drug AdministrationFood LabelingFood Safety and Inspection ServiceJana CaraccioloUnited States Department of Agriculture

• April 6, 2021
• Elizabeth

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

• Ag & Food Law UpdateAnimal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceBiosecurityBiotechnologyEnvironmental Protection AgencyFood SafetyInternational TradeNational Marine Fisheries ServiceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationPesticidesUnited States Department of Agriculture

• January 20, 2021
• Elizabeth

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

• Ag & Food Law UpdateAgricultural Marketing ServiceAnimal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceAquacultureBiotechnologyDaily UpdateFish and Wildlife ServiceHempNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationUnited States Department of Agriculture

• December 10, 2020
• Brigit Rollins

The past calendar year has seen several developments in state laws governing the words or phrases that can be used to...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateBiotechnologyFood LabelingResearch FellowsTruth in Labeling Law(suits)

• November 17, 2020
• Brigit Rollins

“Frankenfish”, “GMO Salmon” or “GE Atlantic Salmon” has been making headlines these past few months as AquaBounty prepares for the first...

• AquacultureBiotechnologyClimate ChangeEndangered Species ActEnvironmental LawFood and Drug AdministrationFood LabelingFood SafetyNational Environmental Policy ActUnited States Department of Agriculture

• May 19, 2020
• Elizabeth

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

• Animal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceBiotechnologyDaily UpdateEnvironmental Protection AgencyNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationRural Utilities Service

• January 31, 2020
• Brigit Rollins

The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit vacated three small refinery exemptions to the nationwide renewable fuel standard...

• BiotechnologyBrigit RollinsEnvironmental Protection AgencyRenewable Energy

• 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...

• Administrative LawAg & Food Law UpdateAgricultural Marketing ServiceAnimal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceAnimal IdentificationAquacultureBankruptcyBiofuelsBiosecurityBiotechnologyDaily UpdateEnvironmental LawEnvironmental Protection AgencyFarm Service AgencyFederal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide ActFederal Loan ProgramsFinance and CreditFish and Wildlife ServiceFood and Nutrition ServiceFood SafetyFood Safety and Inspection ServiceForest ServiceInternational TradeMarketing OrdersNational Environmental Policy ActNutrition ProgramsPesticidesTaxationUnited States Department of Agriculture

• August 16, 2019
• Elizabeth

REGULATORY: Notice: Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995,...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateAnimal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceBiosecurityBiotechnologyDaily UpdateEnvironmental LawEnvironmental Protection AgencyFederal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide ActFood and Nutrition ServiceForeign Agricultural ServiceForest ServiceForestryInternational TradeNutrition ProgramsPesticidesUnited States Department of Agriculture

• July 17, 2019
• Elizabeth

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

• Administrative LawAg & Food Law UpdateAgricultural LiensAgricultural Marketing ServiceAnimal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceAnimal IdentificationAnimal WelfareBankruptcyBiosecurityBiotechnologyConservation ProgramsCrop InsuranceDaily UpdateDisaster Assistance ProgramsEndangered Species ActEstate PlanningFarm Service AgencyFederal Crop Insurance CorporationFederal Loan ProgramsFinance and CreditFish and Wildlife ServiceFood and Nutrition ServiceFood LabelingFood SafetyFood Safety and Inspection ServiceForest ServiceForestryheirs propertyInternational TradeLand OwnershipMarketing OrdersNatural Resources Conservation ServiceNutrition ProgramsPesticidesRural Utilities ServiceUnited States Department of Agriculture

• 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,...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateBankruptcyBiotechnologyDaily UpdateFarm LaborLaborPerishable Agricultural Commodities ActWater Law

• April 5, 2019
• Elizabeth

JUDICIAL: Forty Foot Farms, Appellant v. Pennsylvania Tpk. Comm’n, No. 501 C.D. 2018, 2019 WL 1468541 (Pa. Commw. Ct. Apr. 2,...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateAgricultural Marketing ServiceAnimal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceAnimal WelfareBiosecurityBiotechnologyCommodity Credit CorporationDaily UpdateFarm BillFarm Service AgencyFood and Nutrition ServiceFood LabelingFood Safety and Inspection ServiceInternational TradeMarketing OrdersNutrition ProgramsPoultry Products Inspection ActUnited States Department of AgricultureZoning