by Ramie Parsons | Sep 3, 2026 | Elizabeth Rumley, Packers and Stockyards Act, Research Fellows
by Jordan Berry, NALC Research Fellow, and Elizabeth Rumley, Senior Staff Attorney In 1921, Congress enacted the Packers and Stockyards Act (PSA) in response to concerns that a small group of meat packers exercised extensive controls over livestock markets. More than...
by Ramie Parsons | Aug 26, 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 16, from August 26, 2026. To sign up for The Feed, click here. Click here to...
by Ramie Parsons | Aug 24, 2026 | "NALC Explains", Brigit Rollins, Pesticides
The Supreme Court has spoken—but what does Monsanto v. Durnell actually mean? In this video, the National Agricultural Law Center explains the case, the Court’s decision and the potential implications for agriculture and future litigation: Read the full analysis...
by Ramie Parsons | Aug 24, 2026 | "NALC Explains", Emily Stone, Nutrition Programs
In this video, Staff Attorney Emily Stone explains a recent federal court ruling that prevents the USDA from giving five states waivers that prohibit SNAP recipients from purchasing certain foods with their benefits: Read the full analysis of the ruling here:...
by Ramie Parsons | Aug 24, 2026 | "NALC Explains", Business Organizations, Farm Bill, Rusty Rumley
In our latest video, Senior Staff Attorney Rusty Rumley reminds farmers to always consult their legal counsel before making any big decisions about business entities:
