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
States Tighten Child Labor Laws, Boost Ag Workforce Safety Read More »
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
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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
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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
ESA Complexity: Captive Species’ Legal Maze Unraveled Read More »
Syngenta Group, a global leader in agricultural technology, has announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at fostering innovation and promoting sustainability in agriculture. The company will now provide rights to selected genome-editing and breedi
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As May has drawn to a close, the National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) has continued to provide invaluable research and insights into agricultural and food law, catering to stakeholders nationwide. The month of May 2024 saw the release of several n
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In the ever-evolving world of agritech, start-ups like FA Bio and Agreena are not just surviving but thriving, despite the challenging fundraising environment. Since their initial pitch at the World Agri-Tech Summit, these companies have made signifi
AgriTech Start-Ups FA Bio & Agreena Defy Odds in Funding Surge Read More »
The landscape of meat alternatives has seen significant developments in the first half of 2024, with state and federal actions shaping the future of this burgeoning industry. Meat alternatives, encompassing both plant-based products and cell-cultured
States Split on Cultured Meat: FL & AL Ban, TN & AZ Falter Read More »
In a significant development for the agricultural sector, the Farm Bill proposal spearheaded by House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson has successfully navigated its initial markup discussion and gained bipartisan approval from t
Farm Bill Clears Hurdle; May Upend State Livestock Laws Read More »
In 2023, the Federal Crop Insurance Program (FCIP) provided coverage for an impressive 539 million acres and 42 million head of cattle and swine, according to the Risk Management Agency (RMA). This extensive coverage underscores the critical role of
FCIP Expansion: 539M Acres, 42M Livestock Insured in 2023 Read More »
