by Brigit Rollins | Jul 28, 2026 | Administrative Law, Brigit Rollins, Endangered Species Act, Environmental Law, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
On July 14, 2026, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (“FWS”) together with the National Marine Fisheries Service (“NMFS”) (collectively, “the Services”) finalized a rule to rescind the regulatory definition of “harm” under the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”)....
by Ramie Parsons | Jul 22, 2026 | 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. 4, Issue 14, from July 22, 2026. To sign up for The Feed, click here. Click here to...
by Emily Stone | Jul 21, 2026 | 'MAHA' Movement, Alternative Proteins, Cottage Foods, Emily Stone, Food Labeling, Food Safety, Local Food Systems, Nutrition Programs
With 2026 reaching its halfway point, most state legislatures have wrapped up their legislative sessions. As such, it is important to take stock of notable food related legislative actions that have occurred. This article is the second edition of a 2026 state food law...
by Will Scobey | Jul 16, 2026 | Department of Labor, Farm Labor, Labor, Will Scobey
On June 17, 2026, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0200 (the Policy Memorandum), a guidance that seeks to help dairy producers participate in the H-2A temporary foreign labor program. This is a significant...
by Brigit Rollins | Jul 14, 2026 | Brigit Rollins, Environmental Law, Water Law, Western Water
In late May 2026, the Supreme Court accepted a settlement agreement to end a 13-year lawsuit between Texas and New Mexico over use of water from the Rio Grande. The settlement calls for reduced groundwater pumping along the river and clarifies the amount of water...
by Ramie Parsons | Jul 14, 2026 | NALC Staff, News Release
By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Powell a Hendrix, Northwestern alumnus Powell joins NALC after two years on agriculture beat FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — A love for making complex issues understandable drew Phillip Powell...
by Ramie Parsons | Jul 13, 2026 | Ag & Food Law Update, NALC Staff, News Release
By Phillip Powell National Agricultural Law Center University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts New Nebraska law paves the way for protecting farmer data Iowa and Missouri are considering similar laws Farmers, individual farms in Nebraska now own...
by Ramie Parsons | Jul 8, 2026 | 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. 4, Issue 13, from July 8, 2026. To sign up for The Feed, click here. Click here to...
by Ramie Parsons | Jul 7, 2026 | News Release
By Phillip Powell University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Discussion addresses most recent text of Farm Bill from Senate Ag Committee Arkansas, North Carolina and Nebraska among states with new laws Webinar offered at no cost by National Agricultural...
by Ramie Parsons | Jul 7, 2026 | 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 2026 is available here. To sign up for future newsletters, click here....
by Emily Stone | Jul 7, 2026 | 'MAHA' Movement, Emily Stone, Food and Nutrition Service, Nutrition Programs, United States Department of Agriculture
On June 22, 2026, a federal district judge in the District of Columbia ruled that the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) cannot prohibit SNAP participants in five states from purchasing certain foods with their SNAP benefits. Specifically, the court found that USDA’s...
by Ramie Parsons | Jul 1, 2026 | Ag & Food Law Update, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, Glyphosate, Pesticides
By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Pesticide litigation likely to change directions SCOTUS sends Durnell back to lower court FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that federal law preempts state law when it...
by Ramie Parsons | Jul 1, 2026 | Monthly Round Up
June 2026 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 2026....
by Brigit Rollins | Jun 29, 2026 | Brigit Rollins, Environmental Law, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, Glyphosate, Pesticides, Plaintiffs & Pesticides
On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated in ruling in the landmark case, Monsanto Co. v. Durnell, No. 21-1068 (2026), a lawsuit that asked whether federal pesticide law preempts state law tort claims. Specifically, the Court was asked to...
by Ramie Parsons | Jun 29, 2026 | Ag & Food Law Update
By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts NALC program has had 174 research fellows since 2012 Learn about the research fellows program online FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The National Agricultural Law Center has been a trusted source for...
by Will Scobey | Jun 25, 2026 | Agricultural Data, Intellectual Property, Will Scobey
On April 14, 2026, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen signed LB 525 into law. LB 525, known as the Agricultural Data Privacy Act, establishes certain protections for agricultural data generated by Nebraska farmers. This bill marks the first state law to establish ownership...
by Ramie Parsons | Jun 24, 2026 | 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. 4, Issue 12, from June 24, 2026. To sign up for The Feed, click here. Click here to...
by Emily Stone | Jun 23, 2026 | Ag & Food Law Update, Cottage Foods, Emily Stone, Food Safety, Food Safety and Inspection Service
On June 4, 2026, Colorado’s governor signed into law HB26-1033, titled the “Expanding the Colorado Cottage Foods Act” and often referred to as the “Tamale Act.” This legislation expands Colorado’s Cottage Foods Act to allow products like tamales, burritos, and tortas...
by Ramie Parsons | Jun 18, 2026 | Foreign Ownership, Land Ownership, Soil for Sale?
In recent years, a growing number of states have enacted laws restricting foreign ownership of agricultural land and other real property. Tennessee is among the states that have adopted restrictions on certain foreign investments in land located within the boundaries...
by Ramie Parsons | Jun 17, 2026 | Endangered Species Act, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, Pesticides
By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Fungicide proposal joins previous EPA herbicide, insecticide strategies Submit public comments online FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The public has until June 29 to submit public comment about the U.S....
