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 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 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 Will Scobey | Dec 4, 2025 | Finance and Credit, Grain Dealers, Will Scobey
Introduction With the recent bankruptcy filing of nationwide grain dealer Hansen-Mueller, producers may be left without compensation for grain sold to the company. In these situations, producers should consider what options may be available to recover compensation for...
by Will Scobey | Nov 20, 2025 | International Trade, Will Scobey
Background Following President Trump’s three-leg journey across Asia in October of 2025, the White House has released details of new trade agreements that seek to increase U.S. agricultural exports. Additionally, agreements executed earlier this year with the United...
