In: Finance and Credit
Farm Bill 2024: Themes in the Proposed Trade, Credit, and Research & Extension Titles
- June 27, 2024
- Elizabeth
As of June 2024, three proposals have been released on the 2024 Farm Bill – one in the House of Representatives...
State Tax Changes Enacted in 2023 Affecting Agriculture
- January 11, 2024
- Elizabeth
April may feel far away in January, but tax day is always closer than you think. For agricultural producers, staying on...
USDA Provides Additional Round of Debt Relief Payments to “Distressed” Farm Borrowers
- September 19, 2023
- Elizabeth
In August 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) announced it is providing $530 million in additional financial assistance for certain...
The Feed: Vol. 1, Issue 7
- April 14, 2023
- Elizabeth
The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for...
The Feed: Vol. 1, Issue 6
- March 22, 2023
- Elizabeth
The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for...
The Feed: Vol. 1, Issue 5
- March 9, 2023
- Drew Viguet
The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for...
The Feed: Vol. 1, Issue 4
- February 24, 2023
- Ramie Parsons
The Feed is a bi-weekly newsletter highlighting recent legal developments affecting agriculture. Click below to sign up for The Feed, and...
The Feed: Vol. 1, Issue 3
- February 8, 2023
- Elizabeth
The Feed is a bi-weekly newsletter highlighting recent legal developments affecting agriculture. Click below to sign up for The Feed, and...
Ag & the IRA: Debt Relief and Financial Assistance Provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act
- September 6, 2022
- Elizabeth
In August 2022, Congress passed a $739 billion spending package known as the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) of 2022. Of the...
Ag and Food Law Daily Update: August 30, 2022
- August 30, 2022
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. ...
Ag and Food Law Daily Update: July 14, 2022
- July 14, 2022
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. ...
Lending for Livestock, Credit for Crops: Strict Foreclosure
- May 31, 2022
- Elizabeth
Many agricultural producers borrow money to successfully run their operations. Typically, the lender requires the borrower to give a security interest...
Lending for Livestock, Credit for Crops: Distribution of Proceeds
- April 5, 2022
- Elizabeth
Many agricultural producers borrow money to successfully run their operations. Typically, the lender requires the borrower to give a security interest...
Protection for Buyers of Farm Products: A Primer on the Federal Farm Products Rule
- March 22, 2022
- Elizabeth
The Food Security Act of 1985 (“FSA”) established a rule known as the federal farm products rule (codified as 7 U.S.C....
Lending for Livestock, Credit for Crops: Considering “Commercial Reasonableness”
- February 15, 2022
- Elizabeth
Many agricultural producers borrow money to successfully run their operations. Typically, the lender requires the borrower to give a security interest...
Lending for Livestock, Credit for Crops: Manner and Methods of a Collateral Sale
- February 1, 2022
- Elizabeth
Many agricultural producers borrow money to successfully run their operations. Typically, the lender requires the borrower to give a security interest...
USDA Payments: Relief for Negotiated Hogs
- December 21, 2021
- Elizabeth
UPDATE: On March 18, 2022, the Farm Service Agency (“FSA”) published a notification to clarify hog eligibility, documentation requirements, and payment...
Top Ten Agricultural Law Issues in 2021
- December 20, 2021
- Elizabeth
In the world of agricultural law, 2021 was a year for significant developments and changes. Below, attorneys at the National Agricultural...
Resources for Underserved Communities: Highlight on Access to Credit
- December 17, 2021
- Elizabeth
For decades, farmers in the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and other underserved communities have been disproportionately affected by unfairly...
Lending for Livestock, Credit for Crops: Notice Requirements for Sale of Collateral
- December 7, 2021
- Elizabeth
Many agricultural producers borrow money to successfully run their operations. Typically, the lender requires the borrower to give a security interest...