• August 24, 2026
• Ramie Parsons

In our latest video, Senior Staff Attorney Rusty Rumley reminds farmers to always consult their legal counsel before making any big...

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• May 14, 2026
• Will Scobey

Introduction On April 30, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 224-200 to advance the Farm, Food, and National Security Act...

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• December 11, 2025
• Elizabeth

In the world of agricultural law, 2025 was a year for significant developments and changes.  In summary below, attorneys at the...

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• July 24, 2025
• Brigit Rollins

On July 4, 2025, President Trump formally signed the multi-billion-dollar reconciliation bill titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”) into...

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• May 22, 2025
• Elizabeth

By Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of Agriculture May 22, 2025 Fast facts: Conference panelists...

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• January 17, 2025
• Elizabeth

Hunt Shipman, principal and director at Cornerstone Government Affairs, discussed the Farm Bill, China, nutrition programs and more in the Jan....

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• January 6, 2025
• Elizabeth

“Change in government impacts agriculture across the country. It’s important for agricultural stakeholders to grasp what is ahead amidst changing structures.”...

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• December 5, 2024
• Elizabeth

Dustin Messner, Research Fellow Elizabeth Rumley, Senior Staff Attorney Through recent federal proposals, some members of Congress have expressed interest in...

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• October 25, 2024
• Elizabeth

The Mid-South and Western conferences will be held in June 2025. By Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law Center U of A...

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• August 8, 2024
• Elizabeth

As of August 2024, three proposals have been released on the 2024 Farm Bill – one in the House of Representatives...

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• July 30, 2024
• Brigit Rollins

The Farm Bill is an omnibus bill enacted approximately every five years that authorizes and funds most programs administered by the...

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• July 25, 2024
• Elizabeth

As of July 2024, three proposals have been released on the 2024 Farm Bill – one in the House of Representatives...

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• July 9, 2024
• Emily Stone

Due to the often-isolated geographic location of rural communities and a declining population, rural America faces a unique set of challenges....

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• June 27, 2024
• Elizabeth

As of June 2024, three proposals have been released on the 2024 Farm Bill – one in the House of Representatives...

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• June 25, 2024
• Emily Stone

When most people hear the words “Farm Bill” they generally would not think that the largest and most expensive title in...

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• June 4, 2024
• Elizabeth

The Farm Bill proposal by House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson made it through an initial markup discussion and...

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• May 30, 2024
• Elizabeth

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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• May 7, 2024
• Ramie Parsons

US International Trade Court Judge Vaden to deliver Western Conference keynote National Ag Law Center presents 2nd Annual Western Agricultural Law...

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• April 12, 2024
• Ramie Parsons

Ag, water and environmental law experts convene at University of Nevada, Reno National Ag Law Center presents 2nd Annual Western Agricultural...

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• 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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