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EPA Delays Rescinding Gasoline Volatility Waivers Until 2025
In 2023, approximately forty percent of corn produced in the United States (“U.S.”) was used for...
U.S.-Mexico Trade Dispute Over Genetically Modified Corn
In 2023, the United States (“U.S.”) exported $13.1 billion in corn, approximately $5.4 billion of...
U.S. Department of Labor Finalizes Independent Contractor Rule
Classifying workers as “employees” or “independent contractors” is an important task for...
Challenges to the 2023 U.S. Department of Labor H-2A AEWR Methodology Rule
The H-2A program, which allows employers to employ foreign nationals to fill temporary U.S....
State Tax Changes Enacted in 2023 Affecting Agriculture
April may feel far away in January, but tax day is always closer than you think. For agricultural...
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...
Flood Insurance for Agricultural Producers
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”), only one inch of water in a...
Legal Challenges to State Hemp Laws and Regulations
In 2023, lawsuits were filed against state governments in Indiana, Arkansas, Virginia, and Alaska...
USDA Publishes Final Rule Amending Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards
On October 25, 2023, Secretary Vilsack announced that the Agricultural Marketing Service (“AMS”)...