Learn more about laws impacting foreign ownership of farmland.
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Data on Economic and Bankruptcy Trends
A broader perspective of ag bankruptcies filed since 2021.
Questions on grazing and hunting leases? Check out the Ranchers' Ag Leasing Handbook: Grazing, Hunting, and Livestock Leases (co-authored by Senior Staff Attorney Rusty Rumley, our partner @TiffDowell, Shannon Ferrell, and Paul Goeringer): https://bit.ly/3Sz6hCC @txextension
Hemp regulations could look very different this fall. With a November 12 deadline approaching, Congress is considering whether to delay major changes to the federal definition of hemp.
Read our latest policy and legislative update on what’s next for hemp, by Research Fellow
Q1: Why are you interested in agricultural law?
A: During my undergraduate studies, I began to recognize the vital role that the legal system plays in ensuring the safety, integrity, and sustainability of our food supply."
-Emily Harris Whitest, @UGASchoolofLaw Class of 2027.
Robert Frost famously wrote "good fences make good neighbors." In the world of animal ag, this is particularly true. However, not all fences are built the same. Check out NALC's fence law compilation to learn about the fence laws in your state: https://nationalaglawcenter.org/state-compilations/fence-laws/
Policy and Legislative Update on Hemp
Riata Meldrum, Research Fellow Rusty Rumley, Senior Staff Attorney On November 12, 2025, Public Law 119-37 was signed into law with…
Seventh Circuit Reinstates Chobani “Zero Sugar” Case
In July 2026, the 7th Circuit reinstated a lawsuit brought against the yogurt company, Chobani, which had previously been dismissed by…
Section 301 Tariffs Challenged
On August 3rd, 2026, a coalition of 25 U.S. states filed suit in the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) to…
