• September 19, 2023
• Micah Brown

In August 2023, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) announced it is providing $530 million in additional financial assistance for certain...

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• 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...

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• 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...

• AgenciesAnimal Feeding OperationsCrop InsuranceEnvironmental LawEnvironmental Protection AgencyFarm BillFinance and CreditFood and Drug AdministrationFood and Drug LawProduction ContractsThe FeedWater Law

• 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...

• AgenciesAnimal Feeding OperationsCrop InsuranceEnvironmental LawEnvironmental Protection AgencyFarm BillFinance and CreditFood and Drug AdministrationFood and Drug LawProduction ContractsThe FeedWater Law

• 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...

• Animal Feeding OperationsAntitrustCountry of Origin LabelingCrop InsuranceEnvironmental LawFarm BillFinance and CreditHempPesticidesProduction ContractsThe FeedUnderserved Communities, BIPOCVeterinary Law

• 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...

• Animal Feeding OperationsAntitrustCountry of Origin LabelingCrop InsuranceEnvironmental LawFarm BillFinance and CreditHempPesticidesProduction ContractsThe FeedUnderserved Communities, BIPOCVeterinary Law

• September 6, 2022
• Micah Brown

In August 2022, Congress passed a $739 billion spending package known as the Inflation Reduction Act (“IRA”) of 2022. Of the...

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• August 30, 2022
• Micah Brown

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 ServiceEnvironmental Protection AgencyFarm Service AgencyFinance and CreditForeign Agricultural ServiceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationPesticides

• July 14, 2022
• Micah Brown

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

• Ag & Food Law UpdateEndangered Species ActEnvironmental Protection AgencyFinance and CreditFish and Wildlife ServiceFood and Nutrition ServiceHemp

• May 31, 2022
• Micah Brown

Many agricultural producers borrow money to successfully run their operations. Typically, the lender requires the borrower to give a security interest...

• Finance and CreditLending for Livestock, Credit for CropsMicah BrownSecured TransactionsUniform Commercial Code

• April 5, 2022
• Micah Brown

Many agricultural producers borrow money to successfully run their operations. Typically, the lender requires the borrower to give a security interest...

• Finance and CreditLending for Livestock, Credit for CropsMicah BrownSecured TransactionsUniform Commercial Code

• March 22, 2022
• Micah Brown

The Food Security Act of 1985 (“FSA”) established a rule known as the federal farm products rule (codified as 7 U.S.C....

• Finance and CreditMicah BrownSecured Transactions

• February 15, 2022
• Micah Brown

Many agricultural producers borrow money to successfully run their operations. Typically, the lender requires the borrower to give a security interest...

• Finance and CreditLending for Livestock, Credit for CropsMicah BrownSecured TransactionsUniform Commercial Code

• February 1, 2022
• Micah Brown

Many agricultural producers borrow money to successfully run their operations. Typically, the lender requires the borrower to give a security interest...

• Finance and CreditLending for Livestock, Credit for CropsMicah BrownSecured TransactionsUniform Commercial Code

• December 21, 2021
• Micah Brown

UPDATE: On March 18, 2022, the Farm Service Agency (“FSA”) published a notification to clarify hog eligibility, documentation requirements, and payment...

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• 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...

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• December 17, 2021
• Micah Brown

For decades, farmers in the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) and other underserved communities have been disproportionately affected by unfairly...

• Finance and CreditResource HighlightUnderserved Communities, BIPOCUnited States Department of Agriculture

• December 7, 2021
• Micah Brown

Many agricultural producers borrow money to successfully run their operations. Typically, the lender requires the borrower to give a security interest...

• Finance and CreditLending for Livestock, Credit for CropsMicah BrownSecured TransactionsUniform Commercial Code

• November 23, 2021
• Micah Brown

Many agricultural producers borrow money to successfully run their operations. Typically, the lender requires the borrower to give a security interest...

• Finance and CreditLending for Livestock, Credit for CropsMicah BrownSecured TransactionsUniform Commercial Code

• November 12, 2021
• Elizabeth

In February, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack tweeted : “We will harness the vast and powerful resources of USDA to target underserved...

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