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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...
Water Rights Dispute: Public Trust Doctrine in Front of NV Supreme Court
On September 17, 2020, the Nevada Supreme Court issued an opinion answering two questions posed to...
Lending for Livestock, Credit for Crops: The Basics of Secured Transactions in Agriculture
Agricultural producers typically utilize financing from lenders to fund their farming operation....
Rule Change Alters Farm Service Agency Programs Eligibility and Payment Limits
By Drew Mitchell, Research Fellow, National Agricultural Law Center With the release of a new...
Deconstructing the CWA: What is a TMDL?
One of the key tools employed by the Clean Water Act (“CWA”) to help meet the statute’s goal of...
Bankruptcy on the Farm: A Look at the Chapter 12 Option
Financial conditions during the past few years have been harsh for agricultural producers. Low...
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...
Murky Tides: EPA Sued for Chesapeake Bay Cleanup Violations
Two lawsuits have been filed against the Environmental Protect Agency (“EPA”) over the agency’s...
Show Me the Money: A Primer on Agricultural Lending
The availability of credit is an integral part of the agricultural production process. Borrowing...