
USDA Provides Additional Round of Debt Relief Payments to “Distressed” Farm Borrowers
- 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...

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
- Micah Brown
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
- Micah Brown
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
- Micah Brown
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
- Micah Brown
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
- Micah Brown
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
- 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....

Lending for Livestock, Credit for Crops: Considering “Commercial Reasonableness”
- 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...

Lending for Livestock, Credit for Crops: Manner and Methods of a Collateral Sale
- 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...

USDA Payments: Relief for Negotiated Hogs
- 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...

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
- Micah Brown
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
- Micah Brown
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: Taking Possession of Collateral
- 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...

Resources for Underserved Communities: Highlight on Heirs Property and Estate Planning
- November 12, 2021
- Elizabeth
In February, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack tweeted : “We will harness the vast and powerful resources of USDA to target underserved...