As previously discussed, the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (“AFIDA”) (7 U.S.C. §§...
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“Top Ten” Issues in Ag & Env Law: 2023 Edition
In the world of agricultural law, 2023 was a year for significant developments and changes. In...
Recent Federal and State Legislation to Amend Child Labor Laws
Agriculture can be a hazardous occupation, and adding child workers into the equation can lead to...
EPA Proposes Vulnerable Species Pilot Project
One June 22, 2023, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released a draft white paper for...
AMS Updating the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard’s List of Bioengineered Foods
Bioengineered (BE) foods is a familiar term that has created consumer confusion in the United...
Flood Insurance for Agricultural Producers
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”), only one inch of water in a...
FTC Warns Trade Associations and Nutrition Influencers of Lack of Disclosures in Sponsored Social Media Posts
On November 15, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent letters to two food and beverage trade...
Legal Challenges to State Hemp Laws and Regulations
In 2023, lawsuits were filed against state governments in Indiana, Arkansas, Virginia, and Alaska...
Eighth Circuit Ruling Revives Foods Uses for Chlorpyrifos
On November 2, 2023, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision in Red River Valley...
USDA Publishes Final Rule Amending Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards
On October 25, 2023, Secretary Vilsack announced that the Agricultural Marketing Service (“AMS”)...