by Elizabeth | Oct 3, 2012 | Ag & Food Law Update
The United States government has established a voluntary admininstrative claims process, the USDA Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers Claims Process (HWFRCP), that seeks to resolve allegations of past discrimination involving USDA farm loan programs. The period...
by Elizabeth | Oct 2, 2012 | Ag & Food Law Update, Animal Welfare, Business Organizations
Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States (“HSUS”), announced today that he is running as a candidate for election to the board of directors of Tyson Foods. His motivation, according to the press release issued by HSUS is to...
by Elizabeth | Oct 1, 2012 | Ag & Food Law Update
On September 24, 2012 USDA announced the opening of the claims filing period for Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers who claim past discrimination involving the USDA farm loan program. The claims period will run through March 25, 2013. A USDA press...
by Elizabeth | Oct 1, 2012 | Ag & Food Law Update
On Monday, September 24th, Rusty Rumley from the National Agricultural Law Center presented at an edamame meeting in Russellville, Arkansas. The meeting was well attended with over 25 participants representing the farmers, industry, state government, and...
by Elizabeth | Sep 25, 2012 | Ag & Food Law Update
In order to enhance their similar missions, the National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) have formed a partnership that will serve to further the mission of both institutions. Founded in 1915,...
