by Brigit Rollins | Jun 16, 2026 | Brigit Rollins, Bureau of Land Management, Environmental Law
The Bureau of Land Management (“BLM”) has released a proposal to update regulations implementing livestock grazing on public lands under both the Taylor Grazing Act (“TGA”) and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (“FLPMA”). This marks the first time that BLM...
by Ramie Parsons | Jun 15, 2026 | Ag & Food Law Update, Continuing Education, News Release
By Mary Hightower University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture See “conventional” version of story MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Farm Bill feuding, land sale fraud, and whether the country needs to consider a different path for farm safety nets were among the...
by Ramie Parsons | Jun 10, 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 11, from June 10, 2026. To sign up for The Feed, click here. Click here to...
by Emily Stone | Jun 9, 2026 | Emily Stone, Food and Nutrition Service, Nutrition Programs, United States Department of Agriculture
On May 8, 2026, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) published final rulemaking that updated stocking requirements for authorized retailers participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The final rule, titled “Updated Staple Food Stocking...
by Will Scobey | Jun 4, 2026 | Antitrust, Right to Repair, Will Scobey
On May 14, 2026, an Illinois-based landscaping company filed a class-action lawsuit in a federal court against equipment manufacturer John Deere & Company (“Deere”) over repair restrictions tied to its construction and forestry (C&F) equipment. The complaint...
by Brigit Rollins | Jun 2, 2026 | Biofuels, Brigit Rollins, Clean Air Act, Environmental Law, Environmental Protection Agency, Research Fellows
Jakob Christopherson, Research Fellow Brigit Rollins, Staff Attorney On April 1, 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published its “Set 2” final rule to establish the 2026 and 2027 renewable volume obligations (“RVO”) for the Renewable Fuel...
by Ramie Parsons | Jun 1, 2026 | Ag & Food Law Update, Forestry, News Release, Timber Theft, Webinar
By Ramie Parsons University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Webinar reviews state timber trespass statutes and landowner remedies Examines enhanced damages, valuation disputes, unlawful harvesting issues Free registration available online FAYETTEVILLE,...
by Ramie Parsons | Jun 1, 2026 | Monthly Round Up
May 2026 Roundup As May 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 May 2026....
by Ramie Parsons | May 29, 2026 | Ag & Food Law Update, Animal Law, Animal Welfare, Elizabeth Rumley, Veterinary Law
by NALC Senior Staff Attorney Elizabeth Rumley A proposed ballot measure in Oregon, known as Initiative Petition 28 (IP 28), would make sweeping changes to Oregon animal cruelty laws and could substantially impact hunting, fishing, livestock production, and other...
by Ramie Parsons | May 27, 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 10, from May 27, 2026. To sign up for The Feed, click here. Click here to...
by Brigit Rollins | May 26, 2026 | Brigit Rollins, Clean Water Act, Environmental Law, Environmental Protection Agency, WOTUS Update
The United States Supreme Court is currently considering whether to take up a case from the Second Circuit Court of Appeals concerning the definition of “waters of the United States” and the scope of wetlands jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act (“CWA”). The case,...
by Ramie Parsons | May 21, 2026 | Ag & Food Law Update
by NALC Staff Recently, the Utah state legislature enacted House Bill 291 (“HB 291”), which amends the state’s existing foreign ownership law. This amendment continues the ongoing trend among state legislatures to regulate foreign ownership of land located within the...
by Emily Stone | May 19, 2026 | Federal Food Drug & Cosmetic Act, Food and Drug Administration, Food Foundations, Food Safety, Research Fellows
Emily Whitest, Research Fellow If you’ve ever read an ingredient list on the back of a bottle of salad dressing or a box of crackers and felt confused, you are not alone. The regulatory world of food ingredients is a complex web of federal regulations and statutes....
by Ramie Parsons | May 18, 2026 | Ag & Food Law Update
By the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts SCOTUS decision could alter course of future pesticide litigation Register online for May 20 webinar on ‘failure to warn’ legal updates FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The U.S. Supreme Court’s upcoming...
by Will Scobey | May 14, 2026 | Commodity Programs, Conservation Programs, Farm Bill, International Trade, Nutrition Programs, Specialty Crops, United States Department of Agriculture, Will Scobey
Introduction On April 30, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives voted 224-200 to advance the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, more commonly known as the 2026 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is a type of legislation called an “omnibus” bill, which means it...
by Ramie Parsons | May 13, 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 9, from May 13, 2026. To sign up for The Feed, click here. Click here to...
by Brigit Rollins | May 12, 2026 | Brigit Rollins, Endangered Species Act, Environmental Law, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, Pesticides
In April 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released a draft version of its Fungicide Strategy, the most recent move in the agency’s effort to reduce pesticide exposure to endangered wildlife. The draft Fungicide Strategy is similar to both the...
by Emily Stone | May 5, 2026 | 'MAHA' Movement, Alternative Proteins, Cottage Foods, Emily Stone, Food Labeling, Food Safety
As it reaches the point of the year when most states are wrapping up their 2026 legislative sessions, there are several noteworthy food-related laws that have been passed and enacted. This article will specifically highlight legislation concerning alternative...
by Ramie Parsons | May 1, 2026 | Ag & Food Law Update, News Release, Pesticides, Webinar
By Ramie Parsons University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Webinar examines state and federal developments on pesticide labeling and liability Covers recent legislation and U.S. Supreme Court case involving failure to warn claims Free registration...
by Ramie Parsons | May 1, 2026 | Monthly Round Up
Roundup As April 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 April 2026. Blog...
