• January 26, 2026
• Ramie Parsons

Jan. 26, 2026 By Ramie Parsons University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Fast Facts: Program to help agricultural employers prepare...

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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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• September 2, 2025
• Ramie Parsons

Sept. 1, 2025 By Mary Hightower U of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Fast facts: Farm operations need to understand intricacies...

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• May 16, 2024
• Elizabeth

Labor is in high demand for agriculture in the United States (“U.S.”) and the H-2A visa program is an important component...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateDepartment of LaborFarm LaborImmigrationLaborSamantha Capaldo

• April 18, 2024
• Elizabeth

In 2022, agriculture and food related jobs accounted for approximately ten percent of employment in the United States. H-2A workers play...

• Department of LaborFarm LaborImmigrationLaborRural DevelopmentSamantha CapaldoUnited States Department of Agriculture

• 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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• October 5, 2023
• Elizabeth

The H-2A program allows agricultural employers to hire foreign workers when there is a shortage in domestic labor. According to Philp...

• Department of LaborFarm LaborImmigrationLaborSamantha CapaldoUnited States Department of Agriculture

• August 23, 2022
• Elizabeth

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

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• June 1, 2022
• Elizabeth

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

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• May 13, 2022
• Elizabeth

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

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• May 5, 2022
• Elizabeth

Several federal laws protect workers by ensuring equal access to job opportunities. These laws prevent employers from discriminating against potential and...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateDepartment of LaborFair Labor Standards ActFarm LaborImmigrationLaborSamantha Mikolajczyk

• April 21, 2022
• Elizabeth

H-2A agricultural guest workers (“H-2A workers”) are in the United States as part of a visa program for short-term agricultural labor...

• Department of LaborFarm LaborImmigrationLaborSamantha Mikolajczyk

• April 11, 2022
• Elizabeth

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

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• March 31, 2022
• Elizabeth

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

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• March 15, 2022
• Elizabeth

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

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• December 16, 2021
• Elizabeth

The Department of Labor (“DOL”) is trying to change the rules surrounding the wage rates of H-2A temporary foreign workers (“H-2A...

• Department of LaborFarm LaborImmigrationLaborSamantha MikolajczykUnited States Department of Agriculture

• December 7, 2021
• Elizabeth

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.                                                                                                                                                 Judicial: H-2A...

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• December 2, 2021
• Elizabeth

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

• Ag & Food Law UpdateAquacultureDaily UpdateEndangered Species ActFederal Loan ProgramsFinance and CreditFood and Drug AdministrationFood and Nutrition ServiceFood LabelingImmigrationLaborMarketing OrdersNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationNutrition Programs

• December 2, 2021
• Elizabeth

The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) was created in 2002 and is responsible for, among other things, border security, administration, and...

• Department of LaborFarm LaborImmigrationLaborSamantha Mikolajczyk

• September 30, 2021
• Elizabeth

On July 1, 2020, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”) went into effect. The new agreement replaces the North American Free Trade...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateBiotechnologyFarm LaborFood LabelingImmigrationInternational TradeLaborSamantha MikolajczykTaxation