• 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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• December 5, 2024
• Elizabeth

Dustin Messner, Research Fellow Elizabeth Rumley, Senior Staff Attorney Through recent federal proposals, some members of Congress have expressed interest in...

• Animal IdentificationElizabeth RumleyFarm BillFederal Meat Inspection ActFood LabelingFood SafetyFood Safety and Inspection ServiceLocal Food SystemsMeat ProcessingPoultry Products Inspection ActResearch FellowsUnited States Department of Agriculture

• August 8, 2024
• Elizabeth

As of August 2024, three proposals have been released on the 2024 Farm Bill – one in the House of Representatives...

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• July 9, 2024
• Emily Stone

Due to the often-isolated geographic location of rural communities and a declining population, rural America faces a unique set of challenges....

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• April 11, 2022
• Elizabeth

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

• Ag & Food Law UpdateAgritourismCrop InsuranceDaily UpdateDepartment of LaborEndangered Species ActFarm LaborFederal Meat Inspection ActFish and Wildlife ServiceFood and Drug AdministrationFood LabelingFood SafetyImmigrationLaborMeat ProcessingNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

• February 2, 2022
• Elizabeth

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

• Administrative LawAg & Food Law UpdateAquacultureCarbonDaily UpdateDisaster Assistance ProgramsEndangered Species ActEnvironmental LawEnvironmental Protection AgencyFederal Food Drug & Cosmetic ActFederal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide ActFederal Loan ProgramsFish and Wildlife ServiceFood and Drug AdministrationFood LabelingFood SafetyFood Safety and Inspection ServiceLaborMeat ProcessingNALC ResourcesNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationPesticidesUnited States Department of Agriculture

• 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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• 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...

• Animal LawElizabeth RumleyFood SafetyFood Safety and Inspection ServiceLocal Food SystemsMeat ProcessingUnited States Department of Agriculture

• May 24, 2019
• Elizabeth

JUDICIAL: ARKANSAS STATE PLANT BOARD; TERRY WALKER, IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS DIRECTOR OF THE ARKANSAS STATE PLANT BOARD; OTIS HOWE,...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateAnimal WelfareAntitrustConservation ProgramsDaily UpdateEndangered Species ActFederal Meat Inspection ActIntellectual PropertyMeat ProcessingPesticidesWater Law

• February 7, 2019
• Elizabeth

JUDICIAL: Rocky Mountain Farmers Union v. Corey, 913 F.3d 940 (9th Cir. 2019) In 2013, the Ninth Circuit decided the first...

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• February 6, 2019
• Elizabeth

JUDICIAL: OAKDALE GROUNDWATER ALLIANCE et al., Plaintiffs & Respondents, v. OAKDALE IRRIGATION DISTRICT, Defendant & Appellant. Additional Party Names: Louis F....

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• July 31, 2018
• Elizabeth

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. ANNOUNCEMENT:  REGISTER NOW for our...

• Administrative LawAg & Food Law UpdateAnimal IdentificationClean Air ActContinuing EducationDaily UpdateEndangered Species ActEnvironmental LawEnvironmental Protection AgencyFarm LaborFederal Meat Inspection ActFish and Wildlife ServiceFood Safety and Inspection ServiceForest ServiceForestryImmigrationInternational TradeInternational Trade AdministrationLaborMeat ProcessingNational Marine Fisheries ServiceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationPerishable Agricultural Commodities ActPoultry Products Inspection ActSecured TransactionsTransportationUnited States Department of Agriculture

• February 1, 2018
• Elizabeth

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

• Ag & Food Law UpdateAnimal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceAnimal Feeding OperationsAquacultureBiofuelsClean Air ActCommodity Credit CorporationEnvironmental LawEnvironmental Protection AgencyFish and Wildlife ServiceFood SafetyFood Safety and Inspection ServiceInternational TradeMeat ProcessingNational Marine Fisheries ServiceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationRenewable EnergyRural Utilities ServiceUnited States Department of AgricultureWater Law

• December 13, 2017
• 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...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateAnimal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceAnimal WelfareClean Air ActClean Water ActDaily UpdateEndangered Species ActEnvironmental LawEnvironmental Protection AgencyFederal Loan ProgramsFinance and CreditFish and Wildlife ServiceFood LabelingFood SafetyMeat ProcessingNALC ResourcesNational Marine Fisheries ServiceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationNutrition ProgramsPerishable Agricultural Commodities ActTaxationTransportationUnited States Department of AgricultureWebinar

• October 2, 2017
• Elizabeth

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.  ANNOUNCEMENT: Join us this Wednesday,...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateAnimal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceBiotechnologyClean Air ActCrop InsuranceDaily UpdateEndangered Species ActEnvironmental LawEnvironmental Protection AgencyFederal Food Drug & Cosmetic ActFish and Wildlife ServiceFood and Drug AdministrationFood LabelingFood SafetyForest ServiceForestryIntellectual PropertyLandowner LiabilityMarketing OrdersMeat ProcessingNALC ResourcesNational Environmental Policy ActNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationPesticidesTransportationUnited States Department of AgricultureWebinar

• September 18, 2017
• Elizabeth

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE.  ANNOUNCEMENT:  Join us this Wednesday,...

• Administrative LawAg & Food Law UpdateAgricultural Marketing ServiceAnimal IdentificationAquacultureClean Air ActClean Water ActDaily UpdateDepartment of LaborEnvironmental Protection AgencyFair Labor Standards ActFederal Loan ProgramsFinance and CreditFood and Drug AdministrationFood LabelingFood SafetyInternational TradeInternational Trade AdministrationLaborMarketing OrdersMeat ProcessingNational Marine Fisheries ServiceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationNutrition ProgramsSpecialty CropsUnited States Department of AgricultureWebinar

• August 1, 2017
• Elizabeth

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

• Ag & Food Law UpdateAnimal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceAntitrustBiotechnologyClean Air ActConservation ProgramsDaily UpdateEndangered Species ActEnvironmental LawEnvironmental Protection AgencyFederal Food Drug & Cosmetic ActFish and Wildlife ServiceFood and Nutrition ServiceFood LabelingFood SafetyForest ServiceGrain Inspection Packers & Stockyards Administration (GIPSA)Grain Standards Act (GSA)Indigenous Food and AgricultureLandowner LiabilityMeat ProcessingNALC ResourcesNational Environmental Policy ActNational Marine Fisheries ServiceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationNutrition ProgramsPesticidesRenewable EnergyUnited States Department of Agriculture

• July 11, 2017
• Elizabeth

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

• Ag & Food Law UpdateAgricultural Marketing ServiceAquacultureBankruptcyClean Air ActConservation ProgramsDaily UpdateDisaster Assistance ProgramsEnvironmental LawEnvironmental Protection AgencyFederal Loan ProgramsFinance and CreditForest ServiceForestryInternational TradeInternational Trade AdministrationLaborLocal Food SystemsMeat ProcessingNational Marine Fisheries ServiceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationNatural Resources Conservation ServiceNutrition ProgramsPesticidesRenewable EnergyUnited States Department of AgricultureUrban AgricultureZoning

• July 10, 2017
• Elizabeth

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

• Ag & Food Law UpdateClean Air ActClean Water ActComprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)Daily UpdateEndangered Species ActEnvironmental LawEnvironmental Protection AgencyFood SafetyInternational TradeInternational Trade AdministrationLandowner LiabilityLocal Food SystemsMeat ProcessingNational Marine Fisheries ServiceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationPesticidesUrban AgricultureWater LawZoning

• April 19, 2017
• Elizabeth

A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in agriculture and food. Email important additions HERE. ANNOUNCEMENT: Join us TOMORROW at...

• Ag & Food Law UpdateAnimal and Plant Health Inspection ServiceAnimal WelfareAquacultureBiofuelsBiotechnologyDaily UpdateEndangered Species ActFederal Loan ProgramsFederal Meat Inspection ActFish and Wildlife ServiceFood LabelingFood SafetyFood Safety and Inspection ServiceForestryInternational TradeInternational Trade AdministrationLeasesMeat ProcessingNational Marine Fisheries ServiceNational Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationPoultry Products Inspection ActUnited States Department of AgricultureUrban AgricultureWebinarZoning