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UADA news release: Should I change my farm operation from a partnership to an LLC?

By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Ballard describes changes in USDA payment limitations for LLCs Tidgren...

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Distressed Farm Credit Loans

Agricultural production requires large amounts of capital- everything from land to equipment to seed, livestock or other inputs- to operate, leading...

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Defaulting on FSA Loans

Agricultural operations are capital intensive, often requiring producers to take out loans to fund operating costs. Producers may receive loans from...

Between a Rock and a Hard Place: A Roadmap for Distressed Agricultural Borrowers

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) Economic Research Service (“ERS”), the total amount of farm debt in 2025 was...

NALC news release: Ag Debt in the West: Conference session will discuss navigating ag bankruptcy

By Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of Agriculture April 11, 2025 Fast facts: Session will...

NALC news release: Navigating farm debt, ag bankruptcy focus at Mid-South conference

The conference will be held June 5-6 in Memphis, Tennessee, with a livestream option available. It is co-hosted by the NALC...

NALC news release: Federal judge puts Arkansas foreign ownership restrictions on hold

The preliminary injunction applies to the plaintiffs in Jones Eagle LLC v. Arkansas Department of Agriculture. By Drew Viguet National Agricultural...

Farm Bill 2024: Themes in the Proposed Trade, Credit, and Research & Extension Titles

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

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

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

Ag and Food Law Daily Update: September 29, 2022

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

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

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

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”

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

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: Notice Requirements for Sale of Collateral

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

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: When Default Occurs

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

Securing an Interest: Federal Crop Insurance Proceeds

In agricultural finance, it is common for creditors to obtain an interest in a farmer’s crop insurance payments to secure a...

Lending for Livestock, Credit for Crops: Effect of Bankruptcy

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