by Brigit Rollins | Feb 10, 2026 | Brigit Rollins, Clean Air Act, Environmental Law, Environmental Protection Agency
In late January 2026, the Trump administration announced that it will no longer criminally prosecute manufacturers, distributors and users of so-called “defeat devices” which are used to disable air emissions control systems in diesel-powered vehicles. An example...
by Ramie Parsons | Feb 9, 2026 | Field Guide to CSA, Local Food Systems, News Release, Webinar
by Ramie Parsons University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Fast Facts: Webinar explores community supported ag business model for producers, consumers Program will address CSA formation, contracts, liability, labor and federal programs Free registration...
by Will Scobey | Feb 5, 2026 | Administrative Law, Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Procedure, Will Scobey
When a lawsuit is filed, courts must first resolve preliminary legal issues before they ever consider evidence or reach the merits of the dispute. Courts must resolve these issues to decide whether they may hear the case at all. One such issue, jurisdiction,...
by Emily Stone | Feb 3, 2026 | 'MAHA' Movement, Emily Stone, Food Safety
On December 23, 2025, a District Judge in the Southern District of West Virginia ruled that the state is temporarily prohibited from enforcing its synthetic food dye ban while the law is being challenged in court. This law, enacted as HB 2354 and codified at W. Va....
by Ramie Parsons | Feb 2, 2026 | Monthly Round Up
January 2026 Roundup As January 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...
by Ramie Parsons | Feb 2, 2026 | Ag & Food Law Update, NALC Staff, News Release
Feb. 2, 2026 By Ramie Parsons University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Paid Washington, D.C.-based fellowship for agricultural law students Agricultural and water policy in home state of California influenced inaugural recipient Honors legacy...
by Ramie Parsons | Jan 28, 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 2, from January 28, 2026. To sign up for The Feed, click here. Click here to...
by Brigit Rollins | Jan 27, 2026 | Brigit Rollins, Environmental Law, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, Pesticides, Plaintiffs & Pesticides
The United States Supreme Court has announced that it will hear oral arguments in Durnell v. Monsanto, a case filed by a Missouri plaintiff who claims that exposure to the herbicide Roundup and its active ingredient glyphosate caused him to develop non-Hodgkin’s...
by Ramie Parsons | Jan 26, 2026 | Ag & Food Law Update, Farm Labor, Immigration, Labor, NALC Resources, NALC Staff, News Release, Webinar
Jan. 26, 2026 By Ramie Parsons University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Fast Facts: Program to help agricultural employers prepare for ICE and DHS enforcement actions Webinar addresses employer rights, worksite inspections, raids, workforce preparedness...
by Emily Stone | Jan 20, 2026 | 'MAHA' Movement, Emily Stone, Food and Drug Administration, Food and Nutrition Service, Nutrition Programs, United States Department of Agriculture
On January 7, 2025, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Secretary Rollins and Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Secretary Kennedy unveiled the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030 (DGA). The Trump Administration is hailing the publication of...
by Ramie Parsons | Jan 15, 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 fourth quarter of 2025 is available here. To sign up for future newsletters, click here....
by Will Scobey | Jan 15, 2026 | Crop Insurance, Disaster Assistance Programs, Farm Service Agency, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, Federal Loan Programs, Finance and Credit, Will Scobey
According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, U.S. agricultural producers lost $20.3 billion in 2024 due to natural disasters such as floods, wildfires, and droughts. These events are unpredictable and can often be devastating for individual operations. USDA’s...
by Ramie Parsons | Jan 14, 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 1, from January 14, 2026. To sign up for The Feed, click here. Click here to...
by Ramie Parsons | Jan 14, 2026 | Finance and Credit, International Trade, NALC Resources, NALC Staff, News Release, Nutrition Programs, United States Department of Agriculture, Webinar
By Ramie Parsons National Agricultural Law Center U of A System Division of Agriculture Jan. 14, 2026 Fast facts: Webinar features USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden Discussion to cover agricultural trade, financial assistance, USDA policy priorities Free...
by Brigit Rollins | Jan 13, 2026 | Brigit Rollins, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Environmental Law, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Environmental Policy Act, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Pesticides, Water Law
The last year saw significant developments in the arena of environmental law and 2026 is likely to bring more of the same. The following is an overview of some of the top environmental law issues that NALC will be watching in the coming year. Waters of the United...
by Brigit Rollins | Jan 6, 2026 | Brigit Rollins, Environmental Law, Research Fellows, Water Law
Madison Mills, Research Fellow Brigit Rollins, Staff Attorney The Colorado River is one of the most vital waterways in the western United States. The Colorado River Basin spreads across seven states, irrigates approximately 5.5 million acres of farmland, and supplies...
by Ramie Parsons | Jan 5, 2026 | Monthly Round Up
Roundup As we begin a new month (and a new year!) and reflect on last month, 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...
by Will Scobey | Dec 18, 2025 | Department of Labor, Labor, Will Scobey
Introduction On November 21, 2025, the national agricultural labor union United Farm Workers (UFW) filed suit against the Department of Labor (“DOL”), challenging an interim final rule recently published in the Federal Register. The interim final rule amends the...
by Emily Stone | Dec 16, 2025 | 'MAHA' Movement, Alternative Proteins, Emily Stone, Food and Drug Administration, Food Labeling, Food Safety, Nutrition Programs, United States Department of Agriculture
2025 was an impactful year in the world of food law. Last week, NALC staff identified the “top ten” areas in agricultural and environmental law. Now, for those interested in more food- and consumer – focused issues, here are the top areas of food law and policy...
by Elizabeth | Dec 11, 2025 | 'MAHA' Movement, Ag & Food Law Update, Antitrust, Clean Water Act, Department of Labor, Endangered Species Act, Environmental Protection Agency, Farm Bill, Farm Labor, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, Fish and Wildlife Service, Food Labeling, Foreign Ownership, Hemp, Immigration, International Trade, Labor, Meat Processing, NALC Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service, Nutrition Programs, Pesticides, Taxation, United States Department of Agriculture, Webinar
In the world of agricultural law, 2025 was a year for significant developments and changes. In summary below, attorneys at the National Agricultural Law Center have identified and compiled the top legal and policy developments that affected agriculture this year,...
