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On December 27, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unveiled a significant update to the definition of the implied nutrient content claim “healthy.” This final rule aims to modernize the criteria that food products must meet to bear the “hea

On December 12, 2024, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) unveiled its highly anticipated proposed decision to designate the monarch butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This significant step comes a

As the agricultural sector braces for a new era of policy and regulation, stakeholders are urged to prepare for significant changes in the wake of the recent elections. With the 2018 Farm Bill now expired, the landscape of agricultural law and policy

As the year draws to a close, the National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) is reaffirming its commitment to providing essential resources and insights into agricultural and food law. With December 2024 marking a significant milestone, the center has r

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) has emerged as a popular model for connecting local producers with consumers, offering a unique relationship built on mutual support and shared risks. As members purchase shares in a farm’s upcoming harvest, they

The year 2024 has been marked by significant legal and policy shifts in the agricultural sector, with developments that are poised to reshape the landscape for farmers, corporations, and environmental advocates alike. As Harrison Pittman, director of

The rise of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, is transforming the agricultural landscape, offering farmers innovative ways to gather agronomic data and apply pesticides more efficiently and cost-effectively. However, this tec

A significant legal development in Arkansas has emerged, as a federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction halting the enforcement of the state’s foreign ownership restrictions against Jones Eagle LLC, a crypto-mining business based near DeWitt.

In a significant legal development, Jones Eagle, LLC, a company focused on cryptocurrency mining, has initiated a lawsuit against the state of Arkansas, challenging the constitutionality of two foreign ownership laws—Acts 636 and 174. The case, title

In a landscape increasingly dominated by renewable energy, the practice of solar leasing is gaining traction among landowners and solar companies alike. This arrangement allows landowners to rent out tracts of land for the installation of solar panel