by Ramie Parsons | Aug 7, 2024 | NALC Resources, NALC Staff, News Release, Solar Leasing, Webinar
“As renewable energy is an increasingly popular topic at local, state and federal levels, these conversations will inevitably become more frequent.” — Jesse Richardson by Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of...
by Ramie Parsons | Aug 2, 2024 | Monthly Round Up
Roundup As July has ended, the staff at the National Agricultural Law Center continue to bring trusted research and information in agricultural and food law to stakeholders across the country. Outlined below are many of the new NALC resources from July 2024. Blog...
by Emily Stone | Aug 1, 2024 | Emily Stone, Food and Drug Administration, Food Labeling
In May 2024, Nestle announced its intention to create a new food brand, called Vital Pursuit, specifically marketed for consumers who use GLP-1 drugs for weight loss. GLP-1 drugs mimic glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) hormones to create the feeling of fullness and...
by Ramie Parsons | Jul 31, 2024 | Agencies, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Growing Careers, NALC Resources, NALC Staff, News Release, Right to Repair, Solar Leasing, United States Department of Agriculture, Water Law, Webinar
by Drew Viguet, NALC Communications & Special Projects Coordinator Webinars are a key component of the NALC’s mission as the nation’s leading source of agricultural and food law research and information. Webinars are typically held on the third...
by Brigit Rollins | Jul 30, 2024 | Brigit Rollins, Carbon, Climate Change, Conservation Programs, Environmental Law, Farm Bill, United States Department of Agriculture, Water Law
The Farm Bill is an omnibus bill enacted approximately every five years that authorizes and funds most programs administered by the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”). While agricultural policies can be created and changed by legislation at any time, the...
by Ramie Parsons | Jul 25, 2024 | The Feed
The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for The Feed, and also read the PDF for Vol. 2, Issue 14, from July 25, 2024. To sign up for The Feed, click here. Click here to...
by Elizabeth | Jul 25, 2024 | Commodity Programs, Environmental Law, Farm Bill, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, Forestry, Hemp, Local Food Systems, Marketing Orders, National Environmental Policy Act, National Organic Program, Samantha Capaldo, Specialty Crops, United States Department of Agriculture
As of July 2024, three proposals have been released on the 2024 Farm Bill – one in the House of Representatives and two in the Senate. This article is the fifth in a series outlining the themes in these three proposals. This article will cover the Commodities title,...
by Ramie Parsons | Jul 23, 2024 | Continuing Education, Elizabeth Rumley, Estate Planning, heirs property, NALC Resources, NALC Staff, News Release, Taxation
“The Cultivating Connections Conference targets the professionals who enable a critical issue today: the successful transfer of agricultural operations from one generation to the next.” — Peggy Hall by Drew Viguet National Agricultural Law Center U...
by Emily Stone | Jul 18, 2024 | Ag & Food Law Update, Emily Stone, Food and Drug Administration, Food Labeling, Food Safety, Food Safety and Inspection Service
In May 2024, Nestle announced its development of a new food brand created for customers who are users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. GLP-1, which stands for glucagon-like peptide 1, is a hormone that naturally occurs in the small intestine and plays a role in the...
by Brigit Rollins | Jul 16, 2024 | Brigit Rollins, Environmental Law, Water Law
On June 21, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling in Texas v. New Mexico, No. 141, Orig, (2024), a long-running case between the states of Texas and New Mexico over apportionment of water in the Rio Grande River. Both Texas and New Mexico are parties...
by Ramie Parsons | Jul 11, 2024 | The Feed
The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for The Feed, and also read the PDF for Vol. 2, Issue 13, from July 11, 2024. To sign up for The Feed, click here. Click here to...
by Ramie Parsons | Jul 11, 2024 | Quarterly Newsletter
The National Agricultural Law Center compiles and publishes a quarterly newsletter highlighting recent and upcoming events and resources. The newsletter for the second quarter of 2024 is available here. To sign up for future newsletters, click...
by Elizabeth | Jul 11, 2024 | Administrative Law, Antitrust, Samantha Capaldo
On June 27, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States (“SCOTUS”) released its opinion in Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy, 601 U.S. – (2024). This case concerned the authority of the administrative adjudication system and what types of cases can be...
by Emily Stone | Jul 9, 2024 | Clean Water Act, Emily Stone, Farm Bill, Federal Loan Programs, Food Safety, Meat Processing, Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture, Water Law
Due to the often-isolated geographic location of rural communities and a declining population, rural America faces a unique set of challenges. To help support these communities, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has over 70 programs and initiatives...
by Brigit Rollins | Jul 2, 2024 | Administrative Law, Brigit Rollins
On June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in Loper Bright Enters. v. Raimondo, No. 22-451 (2024). The case focused on the question of federal agency authority, and specifically asked the Court to revisit its decision in...
by Ramie Parsons | Jul 1, 2024 | Monthly Round Up
Roundup As June has ended, the staff at the National Agricultural Law Center continue to bring trusted research and information in agricultural and food law to stakeholders across the country. Outlined below are many of the new NALC resources from June 2024. Blog...
by Ramie Parsons | Jun 27, 2024 | The Feed
The Feed newsletter highlights recent legal developments affecting agriculture, with issues released twice a month. Click below to sign up for The Feed, and also read the PDF for Vol. 2, Issue 12, from June 27, 2024. To sign up for The Feed, click here. Click here to...
by Elizabeth | Jun 27, 2024 | Farm Bill, Farm Service Agency, Federal Loan Programs, Finance and Credit, International Trade, Land Ownership, Nutrition Programs, Rural Development, Samantha Capaldo, Secured Transactions, Specialty Crops, Taxation, United States Department of Agriculture
As of June 2024, three proposals have been released on the 2024 Farm Bill – one in the House of Representatives and two in the Senate. This article is the third in a series outlining the themes in these three proposals and this article will cover the Trade, Credit,...
by Emily Stone | Jun 25, 2024 | Commodity Programs, Emily Stone, Farm Bill, Finance and Credit, Food and Nutrition Service, Nutrition Programs, Rural Development, United States Department of Agriculture
When most people hear the words “Farm Bill” they generally would not think that the largest and most expensive title in the omnibus piece of legislation that governs an array of agricultural and food programs is “Nutrition.” The Farm Bill is an omnibus bill which is...
by Elizabeth | Jun 20, 2024 | Department of Labor, Fair Labor Standards Act, Farm Labor, Labor, Samantha Capaldo
In 2022, the agricultural and food sectors provided approximately ten percent of employment in the United States. So far, in 2024, Legislation has been considered in numerous states that affects agricultural labor. Common themes include child labor, workplace safety,...
