As the leaves begin to change color and the air turns crisp, the National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) has been diligently working to provide up-to-date resources and insights into the complex world of agricultural and food law. September 2025 has
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In the realm of agricultural innovation, the concept of cell-cultured meat, once a futuristic notion, has become a reality. This technological advancement, along with the rise of plant-based meats, has sparked a wave of regulatory responses from stat
In a case that could reshape water rights and property laws across the American West, the City of Fresno and several Central Valley irrigation districts have petitioned the Supreme Court to review a dispute involving water deliveries, the Bureau of R
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A recent federal court decision has sent ripples through the agricultural sector, particularly for employers who rely on the H-2A program to address seasonal labor shortages. On August 25, a federal judge in Louisiana vacated the Department of Labor’
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The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative, spearheaded by Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert Kennedy, has been making waves on both the federal and state levels. While federal actions and legislative proposals have
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In a significant development during the 2025 legislative session, Texas joined a growing list of states by enacting legislation aimed at restricting foreign investments in real property. Senate Bill 17 (SB 17), signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott
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In a significant legal challenge to the agricultural industry, a coalition of environmental groups led by the Center for Food Safety has taken the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to court over its decision to register two widely used herbicides
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In the ever-evolving landscape of agricultural policy, producers are often tasked with navigating complex legislative changes that can significantly impact their operations. The recent passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, or OBBBA, has introduc
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The “Right to Repair” movement has gained significant traction in recent years, advocating for consumers’ right to repair their own products, ranging from electronics to large-scale agricultural equipment. This movement has now taken a significant le
In the rapidly evolving landscape of renewable energy, commercial solar leasing has emerged as a significant topic, particularly due to the high rental rates in many areas across the country. This practice involves installing solar panels on large ar
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