One of the most common origins of foodborne illness outbreaks in the United States comes from the...
Agencies
Department of Labor Finalizes New H-2A Regulations
Labor is in high demand for agriculture in the United States (“U.S.”) and the H-2A visa program is...
Child Nutrition: Summer Nutrition Programs
Beginning in summer 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) is implementing a...
US International Trade Court Judge Vaden to deliver Western Conference keynote
US International Trade Court Judge Vaden to deliver Western Conference keynote National Ag Law...
“Hazardous Substances”: EPA Takes Action on PFAS
The Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has issued its highly anticipated final rule to...
Amos Miller and the Regulation of Raw Milk
Discussions among legislators, public health officials, and consumers persist across the United...
Federal Bills Propose Changes to the H-2A Program
In 2022, agriculture and food related jobs accounted for approximately ten percent of employment...
FWS Streamline ESA Voluntary Conservation Programs
The United States Fish and Wildlife Service (“FWS”) have issued a final rule to update the...
Update on Proposed Food Additive Bans
In October 2023, California passed the California Food Safety Act becoming the first state to ban...
Farmers File Suit Over PFAS Contamination
In February 2024, a group of Texas farmers filed a lawsuit against Synagro Technologies, Inc....