Investment

Rural America faces a unique set of challenges, including geographic isolation and a declining population. To address these issues, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has established over 70 programs through its Rural Development agency. These

In a landmark decision on June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court overturned the longstanding precedent set by Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. (1984), fundamentally altering the landscape of federal agency autho

As June comes to a close, the National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) has once again demonstrated its commitment to providing valuable research and information in the fields of agricultural and food law. Throughout the month, the NALC staff has been

As the clock ticks towards the expiration of the 2018 Farm Bill, legislators in the House of Representatives and Senate have released three distinct proposals for the 2024 Farm Bill. These proposals, which are currently under consideration, address c

When most people hear the words “Farm Bill,” they generally wouldn’t think that the largest and most expensive title in the omnibus piece of legislation governing an array of agricultural and food programs is “Nutrition.” Yet, this title is crucial,

Syngenta Seeds, a titan in global agricultural technology, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with artificial intelligence company InstaDeep. This partnership aims to fuse Syngenta’s proprietary trait research and development capabilities w

In 2022, the agricultural and food sectors were a significant employment engine in the United States, accounting for approximately ten percent of the nation’s workforce. This year, 2024, has seen a flurry of legislative activity across several states

The last several months have brought significant developments in the ongoing litigation involving glyphosate-based pesticide products, specifically Roundup, and their alleged link to cancer. Plaintiffs in these lawsuits argue that Monsanto Co., which

In a landmark move for the agricultural industry, Garford Farm Machinery and RootWave have announced a strategic partnership to co-develop cutting-edge weeding technology. The collaboration aims to integrate electrical weeding into precision-guided t

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is heralded as one of the most potent wildlife protection laws globally, playing a crucial role in conserving species teetering on the brink of extinction. Since its inception in 1973, the ESA has tasked the U.S. Fish