by Elizabeth | Nov 20, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update, Biofuels, Environmental Law, Environmental Protection Agency, Renewable Energy
Posted November 20, 2013 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released its proposed 2014 Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS), reducing the proposed volume to 15.21 billion gallons, according to the EPA news release available here. The proposed rule is...
by Elizabeth | Nov 19, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update
Posted November 19, 2013 A vote to override New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s veto of a bill banning gestation crates for female pigs was scheduled for Monday, but was later postponed, according to an article by the Associated Press available here. The...
by Elizabeth | Nov 19, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update, Biotechnology, Food Labeling
Posted November 19, 2013 While the results of the Washington state food labeling initiative that would have required labels for all genetically modified (GMO) foods are narrowing, labeling advocates are moving their fight to state legislatures, according to an...
by Elizabeth | Nov 19, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update
Posted November 19, 2013 Congress members and veterinarians recently debated an amendment to the Horse Protection Act that would require USDA to accredit all inspectors involved in Tennessee Walking Horse shows, according to an article by Agri-Pulse available here. ...
by Elizabeth | Nov 18, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update
Posted November 18, 2013 On Friday, a special master appointed by the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a demand that Nebraska pay $80 million to Kansas in a case over disputed water rights, according to an article by the Lincoln Journal Star available here. The full...
