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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

Recent proposals from Congress have sparked a significant discussion around the slaughter and processing of livestock, particularly through legislative initiatives like the LOCAL Foods Act and various farm bill proposals. These developments could res

A recent ruling from the U.S. District Court in Texas has thrown a significant wrench into the implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which was designed to enhance financial transparency and combat crimes such as money laundering. Is

A recent ruling from the federal court in the Northern District of California has significant implications for the regulation of pesticide-coated seeds, particularly those treated with neonicotinoids. On November 20, 2024, the court upheld the Enviro