Regulatory Law
By coupling operational agility with proactive tax planning under the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA), family-owned operations can fully leverage expanded safety nets and emergency deductions to insulate themselves from market volatility and preserve operational equity for the next generation.
A Farm Bureau economist says EPA’s Hypoxia Task Force has made encouraging progress in reducing nitrogen runoff in the Mississippi River Basin, but work remains on phosphorus.
NCBA is focused on hours-of-service regulations and support for increased truck weight limits, which would allow haulers to move more cattle with fewer trucks.
A Kansas Court of Appeals ruling confirms that premarital agreements can waive future homestead rights, impacting farm succession planning, blended-family estates, property rights, fiduciaries, and agricultural attorneys statewide.
The Potter Valley Project has provided irrigation water and hydroelectric power for over 100 years in Northern California, serving agriculture and municipal users.
The agency also plans to strengthen workforce culture and modernize infrastructure and technology.
The administration says the move will support domestic seafood production and coastal economies.
Protecting your water is no longer just about ensuring next year’s crop; it is about defending the fundamental constitutional rights that secure the future of American agriculture.
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins recently told senators that 45Z guidance remains a priority, while also reaffirming support for year-round E15.
The Agri Stats settlement may prove to be one of the most consequential agricultural antitrust cases in decades.