On November 17, 2025, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) unveiled a proposed rule to redefine “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA). This proposal aims t
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As the leaves fall and the year winds down, the National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) remains steadfast in its mission to provide up-to-date, reliable information on agricultural and food law. November 2025 was no exception, with the center rolling
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In a series of strategic moves aimed at bolstering U.S. agricultural exports, President Trump’s administration has unveiled several trade agreements following his recent Asia trip, adding to earlier deals with the United Kingdom and the European Unio
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The United States food safety system is a complex web of regulations, and perhaps no product illustrates this better than the humble egg. The regulation of eggs in the U.S. is a shared responsibility between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
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The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) has taken legal action against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), filing a lawsuit with the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to compel a response to a 2020 petition regarding neonicotinoid pesticides,
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In a significant move to nurture the next generation of agricultural lawyers, the National Agricultural Law Center, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, and the NASDA Foundation have joined forces to establish the Scott E. Fa
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In the intricate landscape of the U.S. judicial system, the path a case takes can be as varied as the laws it seeks to interpret. Understanding this journey is crucial, especially for those in sectors like agriculture, where federal regulations and l
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As the leaves change color and the air grows crisp, the National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) has been diligently working to provide up-to-date resources and outreach to agricultural stakeholders across the United States. October 2025 was a busy mo
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In a significant legal challenge to federal land management practices, three environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the United States Forest Service (USFS), contesting the 2019 Colville National Forest Land Management Plan and the subseque
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 1264 into law, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s approach to ultra-processed foods (UPFs). This landmark legislation not only creates a statutory definition of UPFs but also makes Californi
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