Legal Planet

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Credit: Wikipedia This past week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued important orders in two closely-related environmental lawsuits previously decided by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Last Friday, the justices granted review in Diamond Alternative Energy v.

Clean Air Act

Circle of Blue

MAY 19, 2025

agriculture to kill insects after World War Two has a farm chemical been as important to American crop production, and come under more scientific, political, and legal scrutiny as the weedkiller Roundup, and its active ingredient, glyphosate. Not since DDT was introduced to U.S. Glyphosate also has negative consequences for growing crops.

Biotechnology

National Law Center

JULY 24, 2025

The new law includes several provisions typically associated with the Farm Bill, the omnibus spending bill that governs various agricultural and food programs in the United States. The OBBBA includes provisions related to agricultural commodity programs, nutrition programs, tax policies, and conservation programs.

2013

Legal Planet

MARCH 10, 2025

EPAs efforts to regulate carbon emissions from powerplants have had a tortuous history, and were about to go through another round, with a rule from a Democratic Administration being repealed and replaced by a Trump rule.

Carbon Emissions

Circle of Blue

AUGUST 6, 2025

Nathan Wilson, a doctoral candidate with Lakehead University’s environmental and biotechnology program, is attempting to fish out the nuances of cyanobacteria in the waters of northwestern Ontario. This rise can be linked to inadequate septic systems, land and forestry development and agricultural runoff.

Biotechnology

National Law Center

JULY 10, 2025

The Ag & Food Law Update > Search Site Navigation About the Center Professional Staff Partners Research by Topic Center Publications Webinar Series State Compilations Farm Bill Resources Ag Law Bibliography Ag Law Glossary Ag Law Reporter General Resources 10 Jul The Feed: Vol. Click below to sign up for The Feed, and also read the PDF for Vol.

Endangered Species Act

Environmental News Bits

JULY 21, 2025

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Recycling

Nanotech

JANUARY 7, 2025

Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on December 20, 2024, that the United States prevailed in its dispute under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) challenging certain Mexican biotechnology measures concerning genetically engineered (GE) corn.

Biotechnology

Nanotech

JANUARY 2, 2025

Department of Agricultures (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that it acknowledges the U.S. As reported in our May 18, 2020, memorandum, The post APHIS Restarts Permitting and Am I Regulated Processes for Products of Biotechnology appeared first on Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. Vilsack (No.

Biotechnology

National Law Center

JULY 21, 2025

For the OBBBA, both the House Committee on Agriculture and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry were directed to cut their budgets by a certain amount. Thus, the Secretary of Agriculture will still be permitted to offer an ABAWD exemption to all 50 states if they have an unemployment rate of over 10 percent.

2013

Nanotech

JULY 2, 2025

The National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) announced on July 1, 2025, that it is gathering input to modernize U.S. biotechnology product regulation and create simpler, faster, science-based pathways to market.

Biotechnology

Environmental News Bits

JULY 28, 2025

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Recycling

National Law Center

JULY 11, 2025

National Agricultural Law Center Director Harrison Pittman appeared on C-SPAN to discuss one of the most active legal issues in the U.S., National Agricultural Law Center Director Harrison Pittman appeared on C-SPAN to discuss one of the most active legal issues in the U.S., land Recording is available online FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.

2013

Environmental News Bits

JUNE 16, 2025

438) Local government (438) Public lands (54) National parks & forests (45) State government (182) U.S. Website Powered by WordPress.com.

Recycling

National Law Center

AUGUST 5, 2025

Jurisdiction of food supply In the United States, the food supply is primarily regulated on the federal level by two agencies – the FDA and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The House appropriations bill for Agriculture and FDA has passed committee but has not yet received a floor vote.

2013

National Law Center

JUNE 12, 2025

grain dealer statutes NALC news release: Western conference session will tackle how SCOTUS’ Chevron decision impacts ag May Monthly Roundup Administrative Law Ag & Food Law Update Agencies Agricultural Marketing Service Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Bureau of Land Management Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S.

Endangered Species Act

Environmental News Bits

AUGUST 1, 2025

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Recycling

National Law Center

JULY 17, 2025

Foundation of Current Challenge In the complaint introduction, the DOJ focuses on its belief that the CA egg requirements are examples of unwarranted regulations that impact consumer cost, preventing farmers across the country “from using a number of agricultural production methods which were in widespread use—and which helped keep eggs affordable”.

Law

National Law Center

AUGUST 1, 2025

Link to interview: [link] July 18 – In-person presentation on “MAHA and Agriculture: Overview, Update, & Looking Ahead” at the 2025 Arkansas Farm Bureau’s Officers and Leaders Conference in Rogers, AR. Outlined below are many of the new NALC resources from July 2025.

2013

National Law Center

JUNE 26, 2025

3, Issue 11 Federal Court Finds Swampbuster Constitutional Administrative Law Ag & Food Law Update Agencies Agricultural Marketing Service Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Bureau of Land Management Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. Click below to sign up for The Feed, and also read the PDF for Vol.

Endangered Species Act

National Law Center

JUNE 24, 2025

The National Agricultural Law Center is providing a series of articles with background and perspective on these issues that remain at the forefront of the future of administrative law. For more information on administrative law from the National Agricultural Law Center, click here. To read the decision in Auer v. Robbins , click here.

2013

National Law Center

JULY 1, 2025

For more information and reference to the specific cottage food laws and regulations of each individual state, please visit the cottage food compilation on the National Agricultural Law Center’s website. This article will highlight recent general trends in cottage food law and discuss specific state updates. What Are Cottage Foods?

Law

National Law Center

JUNE 4, 2025

The failure of a grain dealer can have far-reaching impacts on agricultural producers, and an upcoming webinar will examine how grain dealer statutes are designed to provide a safety net in those situations. The series provides in-depth information on current legal and policy issues affecting agriculture.

Law

National Law Center

JUNE 17, 2025

Background on FDA The FDA is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and it shares regulatory authority over the American food system with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Share: Recent Posts FDA Updates: June 2025 The Feed: Vol.

2025

Nature

JULY 22, 2025

New York City, New York (US) Springer Nature Ltd Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Biological, clinical, and social science Title: Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Biological, clinical, and social science Organization: Nature Portfolio Locations: New York or Jersey Cit.

Biotechnology

National Law Center

JULY 31, 2025

CFIUS) , Foreign Ownership , Land Ownership , NALC Staff , United States Department of Agriculture by NALC staff On June 23, 2025, the House passed the Agricultural Risk Review Act ( H.R. agriculture, particularly in farmland. agriculture, particularly in farmland. agriculture. agricultural businesses and land.

2013

National Law Center

JULY 8, 2025

While several states’ foreign ownership laws focus specifically on agricultural land or land near critical infrastructure, SB 17 applies to all categories of real property. This includes agricultural land, timberland, commercial and industrial property, as well as mineral rights and water rights. agriculture, click here.

Law

Nanotech

AUGUST 5, 2025

Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on August 1, 2025, the opening of a 30-day public comment period for stakeholders to provide feedback on USDA’s reorganization plan, as outlined in the July 24, 2025, memorandum issued by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L.

2025

Nanotech

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the release of a new web-based tool on the Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation for companies that develop microbial biotechnology products. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and U.S.

Biotechnology

Nanotech

JUNE 4, 2024

On May 23, 2024, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) issued a press release applauding its Congressional Commissioners — Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Todd Young (R-IN) and Representatives Stephanie Bice (R-OK) and Ro Khanna (D-CA) — for introducing the legislative recommendations from its first report.

Biotechnology

Nanotech

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Biotechnology Risk Assessment Grants (BRAG) program supports the development of new information that will assist federal regulatory agencies in making evidence-based decisions about the effects of genetically engineered organisms on the environment. BRAG is co-administered by the U.S.

Biotechnology

Scientific American

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Food Systems Summit put biotechnology at center stage, although agroecological innovations offer greater promise for sustainability. -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.

Biotechnology

Nanotech

MAY 16, 2024

Department of Agriculture (USDA) released a plan to update, streamline, and clarify their regulations and oversight mechanisms for products of biotechnology. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S.

Biotechnology

Brag

MAY 3, 2023

Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that it published a new five-year strategic plan. The plan includes six strategic goals that focus on working to: Protect agriculture from plant and animal diseases and pests. Bergeson and Carla N. Hutton On April 25, 2023, the U.S.

Biotechnology

Nanotech

JULY 10, 2024

Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its spring 2024 Unified Agenda, which includes the following items regarding biobased products and biotechnology: The post USDA’s Spring 2024 Unified Agenda Includes Rulemakings Concerning Biobased Products and Biotechnology appeared first on Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

Biotechnology

Earth 911

MAY 1, 2023

The post Earth911 Podcast: Yield10’s Oliver Peoples on Genetic Engineering’s Role in Regenerative Agriculture for Biofuels appeared first on Earth911. The future lies in our farmlands — as the fossil fuels industry fades, crops like.

Biofuels

Brag

APRIL 3, 2023

Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing: Harnessing Research and Development to Further Societal Goals. Hutton As reported in our March 30, 2023, blog item , on March 22, 2023, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) released a new report, Bold Goals for U.S. The report states that bold goals for the U.S.

Biotechnology