On February 1, 2022, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the creation of...
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Ag & Food Law Daily Update: September 22, 2021
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in...
Recently Filed Lawsuit Claims that Swampbuster is Unconstitutional
A farmer in South Dakota has filed a lawsuit against the United States Department of Agriculture...
In the Dirt: Introduction to Sodbuster
The Farm Bill of 1985 is known for introducing several conservation programs which are still in...
Building Blocks: Basics of CSP
Often referred to as the largest conservation program by acreage in the United States, the...
Ag & Food Law Daily Update: January 19, 2021
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in...
Ag & Food Law Update: October 27, 2020
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in...
Stuck in the Swamp? Overview of the Minimal Effect Exemption Under Swampbuster
The Food Security Act of 1985 (“1985 Farm Bill”) established the Highly Erodible Lands and...
Ag & Food Law Update: October 12, 2020
A comprehensive summary of today’s judicial, legislative, and regulatory developments in...
Stuck in the Swamp? A Look At Prior-Converted Croplands Under Swampbuster
“Swampbuster” is the name often used to refer to the section of the Highly Erodible Lands and...