Category Archives: Agriculture Law

A news release this week from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) stated that, “U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that the re-enrollment deadline for the Margin Protection Program (MPP) for Dairy will be extended until June 22, 2018. The new and improved program protects participating dairy producers when the margin –… Continue Reading

Associated Press writer Emery P. Dalesio reported yesterday that, “Blankets of black flies spawned by a nearby industrial hog farm’s uncovered cesspools can be so thick, Elvis Williams told jurors Tuesday, he built a screened front porch for his mobile home so that he could continue grilling dinners as he’s loved doing for decades. “The 60-year-old former… Continue Reading

A recent AFP news article reported that, “A beekeeping cooperative in northern France has filed a legal complaint against German chemicals giant Bayer after traces of the controversial weedkiller glyphosate were detected in batches of honey, officials said Friday. “The head of the cooperative in the Aisne region, which represents some 200 beekeepers, said Famille… Continue Reading

DTN Tax Columnist Rod Mauszycki reported on Friday that, “The ag economy isn’t great and many producers are struggling to break even. In the past, farmers accepted losses and even looked at them as opportunities. Having good and bad years is just part of the rollercoaster called farming. However, the new tax law changed how we… Continue Reading

Associated Press writer Blake Nicholson reported yesterday that, “A judge has dismissed Montana-Dakota Utilities’ eminent domain lawsuit over a proposed half-mile natural gas pipeline in northern North Dakota, a decision hailed by landowner attorneys as a rare victory. “North Central District Judge Gary Lee ruled May 29 that harm to private landowner Lavern Behm outweighed… Continue Reading

An update on Monday by Catherine Greene and Dennis Vilorio of the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) stated that, “The small, longstanding market for organically grown food continues to expand. In 2016, the Nutrition Business Journal estimated U.S. organic food purchases at over $40 billion (about 5 percent of total U.S. at-home food expenditures). Annual sales… Continue Reading

A news release Friday from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) stated that, “As part of a 33-year effort to protect sensitive lands and improve water quality and wildlife habitat on private lands, the [USDA] will resume accepting applications for the voluntary Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Eligible farmers, ranchers, and private landowners can sign up… Continue Reading

A news release yesterday from USDA stated that, “U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced a partnership between the [USDA] and Texas A&M’s AgriLife Extension Service to help military veterans obtain loans and pursue careers as farmers and ranchers. Secretary Perdue joined local dignitaries, members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and community leaders at… Continue Reading