Category Archives: Agriculture Law

Reuters writer Mark Weinraub reported yesterday that, “Global grain trader and food processor Archer Daniels Midland Co allegedly manipulated the price of ethanol to profit from a short position it was holding in the derivatives market, according to a lawsuit by a rival firm. “AOT Holdings, a Swiss company that owns an energy trading subsidiary,… Continue Reading

A news release yesterday from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) stated that, “Agricultural producers can now enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, two popular safety net programs, for the 2019 crop year. Interested producers must sign up for either program by March 15, 2020. “The 2018 Farm Bill… Continue Reading

A news release last week from USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) stated that, “[RMA] has made several updates to the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) policy for the 2020 policy year that expand safety net options and flexibility for agricultural producers. The 2018 Farm Bill triggered updates to WFRP, a popular insurance policy among specialty crop… Continue Reading

An update this week from USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) stated that, “Certain industrial hemp growers will be able to obtain insurance coverage under the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) program for crop year 2020. [RMA] today announced coverage for hemp grown for fiber, flower or seeds, which will be available to producers who are in… Continue Reading

Katie Bernard reported last week at The Kansas City Star Online that, “A collection of Missouri agriculture groups are calling a lawsuit filed this week to block the implementation of a state law aimed at protecting the interests of industrial farms a ‘frivolous’ and ‘desperate’ attempt to ‘disrupt Missouri Agriculture.’ “The statement was released [August… Continue Reading

A news release this week from Representative Antonio Delgado (D., N.Y.) stated that, “[Rep.  Delgado’s] bill to aid family farmers during downturns in the agriculture economy was signed into law by President Trump. H.R. 2336, The Family Farmer Relief Act, eases the process of reorganizing debt through Chapter 12 bankruptcy rules, a tool created specifically to… Continue Reading

DTN writer Emily Unglesbee reported earlier this week that, “Once again, most major soybean states are dealing with a deluge of dicamba injury allegations this summer, with two states already reporting a record level of complaints. “But, unlike last year, the EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs is not getting routine updates from state regulators on… Continue Reading

A news release yesterday from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) stated that, “[FSA] is expanding its payment options to now accept debit cards and Automated Clearing House (ACH) debit. These paperless payment options enable FSA customers to pay farm loan payments, measurement service fees, farm program debt repayments and administrative service fees, as well as… Continue Reading

Luke Nozicka reported on the front page of today’s Kansas City Star that, “Citing economic strains, a steak company that had been trying to add thousands of cattle to its feedlot near Powell Gardens, igniting a legal battle with residents, on Monday said it was closing. “In a statement, Valley Oaks Steak Company said it… Continue Reading