
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...

Focus on Food: FDA Publishes Proposed Agricultural Water Rule
- December 14, 2021
- Elizabeth
On December 6, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a proposed rule to amend the agricultural water regulations found...

“Custom Exempt” Slaughter: The Exception, or the Rule?
- November 19, 2021
- Elizabeth
The processing of livestock- which includes animals such as cattle, sheep, swine, and goats- is governed on a national level by...

The Adulterating Foodborne Pathogens: The Other 78% of the Food Supply
- November 16, 2021
- Elizabeth
In recent weeks, foodborne pathogens have continued to be a major news topic. Particularly, on October 20, 2021 multiple news sources...

The Adulterating Foodborne Pathogens: Meat, Poultry, and Some Egg Products
- November 2, 2021
- Elizabeth
Foodborne pathogens have been a major news topic in recent weeks. Notably, on October 19, 2021 the Food Safety Inspection Service...

Focus on Food: Understanding Labeling and the First Amendment
- October 5, 2021
- Elizabeth
On both sides of the same coin, federal and state governments regulate food labels through restricting the use of certain statements...

Food Law Themes for 2021
- January 12, 2021
- Brigit Rollins
So much happened in 2020 in the food law world. This article highlights some of the major themes from the past...

FDA’s Proposed Food Traceability Rule – The Basics
- December 15, 2020
- Brigit Rollins
Proposed Traceability Rule As part of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was tasked...

Fish Fumbles: GE Salmon Face More Hurdles
- 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...

October Monthly Round Up
- November 3, 2020
- Elizabeth
October Round-Up As October ends, researchers at the National Agricultural Law Center continue to bring trusted research and information in agricultural...

Ag & Food Law Update: October 30, 2020
- October 30, 2020
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY:...

Lettuce Keep it Clean: Efforts to Reduce Leafy Green Contamination
- October 20, 2020
- Brigit Rollins
Produce safety, especially the safety of leafy green vegetables, has been at the forefront of U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA)...

Putting All the Eggs in One Basket: FSIS Updates Egg Products Inspection Regulations
- September 22, 2020
- Brigit Rollins
On September 9, 2020, the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced their intent to...

Ag Law Weekly: September 8 – September 13, 2020
- September 14, 2020
- Elizabeth
This week’s Ag Law Weekly discusses the reopened comment period for the October 2019 interim final hemp rule, pending retroactive biofuel...

Ag & Food Law Update: August 25, 2020
- August 25, 2020
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY:...

The Ag & Food Law Daily Update: July 2, 2020
- July 2, 2020
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY:...

The Ag & Food Law Daily Update: July 1, 2020
- July 1, 2020
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY:...

June Round Up
- June 30, 2020
- Elizabeth
The month of June has brought us a steady stream of news and developments in the world of agricultural law, and...

The Ag & Food Law Daily Update: March 30, 2020
- March 30, 2020
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. REGULATORY:...

THE AG & FOOD LAW UPDATE: AUGUST 22, 2018
- August 22, 2018
- Elizabeth
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. ANNOUNCEMENT: Mark your calendar for...