by Elizabeth | Nov 22, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update, Food Labeling, Food Safety, Local Food Systems, Specialty Crops
Posted November 22, 2013 An Oregon dairy owner recently filed a lawsuit in federal court against the state Department of Agriculture, challenging its ban on advertising the sale of raw milk, according to a Capital Press article available here. Christine Anderson,...
by Elizabeth | Nov 22, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update
Posted November 22, 2013 Farm bill negotiations broke down on Thursday and House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas (R-OK) said it would be “very challenging” for him to meet the Republican leadership’s schedule of having a final agreement by December 13,...
by Elizabeth | Nov 21, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update, Country of Origin Labeling, United States Department of Agriculture
Posted November 21, 2013 U.S. meatpackers are urging Congress in a last-minute effort to stop the implementation of Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) rules, according to an article by the Wall Street Journal available here. The Wichita Business Journal also...
by Elizabeth | Nov 21, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update
Posted November 21, 2013 In Pace v. Bonham, No. 12-cv-05610, 2013 WL 5945799, (N.D. Cal. November 4, 2013), the United States District Court for the Northern District of California dismissed a case which alleged that the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s...
by Elizabeth | Nov 21, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update
Posted November 21, 2013 Executive Director Position Description Field to market is hiring an Executive Director to guide the organization through its transition to an independent organization, working to foster continuous environmental improvements in row crop...
by Elizabeth | Nov 20, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update, Biofuels, Biotechnology, Commodity Programs, Environmental Law, Environmental Protection Agency, Farm Bill
Posted November 20, 2013 Falling corn prices have become a key issue for the farm bill conference, according to an article by David Rogers of Politico available here. On Monday, December 2013 corn futures fell to a new low of $4.12 per bushel at the Chicago Board...
by Elizabeth | Nov 20, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update, Biofuels, Environmental Law, Environmental Protection Agency, Renewable Energy
Posted November 20, 2013 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released its proposed 2014 Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS), reducing the proposed volume to 15.21 billion gallons, according to the EPA news release available here. The proposed rule is...
by Elizabeth | Nov 19, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update
Posted November 19, 2013 A vote to override New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s veto of a bill banning gestation crates for female pigs was scheduled for Monday, but was later postponed, according to an article by the Associated Press available here. The...
by Elizabeth | Nov 19, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update, Biotechnology, Food Labeling
Posted November 19, 2013 While the results of the Washington state food labeling initiative that would have required labels for all genetically modified (GMO) foods are narrowing, labeling advocates are moving their fight to state legislatures, according to an...
by Elizabeth | Nov 19, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update
Posted November 19, 2013 Congress members and veterinarians recently debated an amendment to the Horse Protection Act that would require USDA to accredit all inspectors involved in Tennessee Walking Horse shows, according to an article by Agri-Pulse available here. ...
by Elizabeth | Nov 18, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update
Posted November 18, 2013 On Friday, a special master appointed by the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a demand that Nebraska pay $80 million to Kansas in a case over disputed water rights, according to an article by the Lincoln Journal Star available here. The full...
by Elizabeth | Nov 18, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update, Conservation Programs, Crop Insurance, Farm Bill, Forest Service, Forestry, Nutrition Programs
Posted November 18, 2013 A report released by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) shows that Congress could save around $130 billion over 10 years from reductions or changes to several agriculture programs, according to an Agri-Pulse article available here. The...
by Elizabeth | Nov 18, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update
Posted November 18, 2013 Leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives have named the legislators who will negotiate and reconcile the Water Resources Development Act, which passed both the House and Senate earlier this year, according to a Farm Futures article...
by Elizabeth | Nov 18, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update, Forestry, National Organic Program, Pesticides, Right to Farm
Posted November 18, 2013 In Hale v. State of Oregon, Or. Ct. App., A150572 (Nov. 14, 2013), the Oregon Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit that challenged the constitutionality of the state’s “right to farm” law. Capital Press reported the story in an article...
by Elizabeth | Nov 15, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update, Farm Bill, Federal Loan Programs, Finance and Credit, Labor, Land Ownership, Nutrition Programs, Production Contracts, United States Department of Agriculture
Posted November 15, 2013 House Agricultural Committee ranking member Collin Peterson (D-MN) said that the conference is making progress toward a farm bill deal, according to an article by The Hill available here. Peterson suggested that the framework for an...
by Elizabeth | Nov 15, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update, Aquaculture, Food and Drug Administration, Food Safety, International Trade, United States Department of Agriculture
Posted November 15, 2013 A new catfish inspection program at USDA has created a hurdle for U.S. efforts to reach a trade agreement with 11 Pacific nations by the end of the year, according to an article by the New York Times available here. The new catfish...
by Elizabeth | Nov 14, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update, Animal Law, Clean Water Act, Environmental Law, Environmental Protection Agency, Water Law
Posted November 14, 2013 Agriculture organizations are raising concerns over the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) draft report “Connectivity of Streams and Wetlands to Downstream Waters: A Review and Synthesis of Scientific Evidence,” according to an...
by Elizabeth | Nov 14, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update, Biofuels, Environmental Law, Environmental Protection Agency, Renewable Energy
Posted November 14, 2013 Biofuel producers and gasoline refiners are anxiously awaiting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) release of the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), according to an article by the National Journal available here. A...
by Elizabeth | Nov 14, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update, Food Safety, Food Safety and Inspection Service, United States Department of Agriculture
Posted November 14, 2013 In response to recent statements from lawmakers, the USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a correction, stating that poultry from China is not allowed for import to the United States, according to an Agri-Pulse article...
by Elizabeth | Nov 13, 2013 | Ag & Food Law Update, Commercial Transactions, Farm Labor, Labor, Local Food Systems, Production Contracts, Taxation, Taxation
Posted November 13, 2013 A direct marketing guide for South Carolina is now available through the National Agricultural Law Center here. State-specific direct marketing guides for several states are also available here. Local food is a growing area of interest. ...
