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Resources for Underserved Communities: Highlight of New Publications

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, environmental justice is defined as “the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all...

Proposed Regulation: Competition and Market Integrity

On Monday, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (“AMS”) released a proposed rule governing competition in the livestock and poultry industries.  This was...

Livestock Dealer Trust: Payment Protection for Sellers

On December 21, 2020, the Consolidated Appropriations Act (“CAA”) passed both houses of Congress and was later signed into law on...

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Announcement: Packers and Stockyards Proposed Regulation Currently Accepting Comments

Today, USDA released a proposed rule governing competition in the livestock and poultry industries.  This was the latest iteration of the...

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The Ag and Food Law Daily Update: Jan. 13, 2020

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

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AG & FOOD LAW UPDATE: JUNE 11th, 2019

REGULATORY: Notice: Rural Utilities Service, USDA.; The Rural Utilities Service (RUS), a Rural Development agency of the United States Department of Agriculture, is...

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AG & FOOD LAW UPDATE: APRIL 9th, 2019

JUDICIAL: BREAKING FREE, LLC, & CONNIE BUTTRAM, Plaintiffs, v. JCG FOODS OF ALABAMA, LLC, KOCH MEAT CO., INC., & KOCH FOODS,...