Regulatory Law
The suit names Corteva, Inc., Corteva Agriscience LLC, The Dow Chemical Company, and three nurseries, alleging that the pesticide makers failed to investigate or disclose neurological risks, and the nurseries failed to prevent off-site exposure.
Final grazing regulations from the Bureau of Land Management could reshape permit administration and land access for western ranchers for years to come.
The election results will bring major leadership changes to congressional agriculture committees in January.
For farmers and ranchers, a dog attacking livestock is more than a nuisance — it can threaten animals, livelihoods, and years of investment — but the law generally does not recognize a blanket right to shoot a dog simply for trespassing.
RFD-TV Farm Legal Expert Roger McEowen recommends knowing the applicable state law, documenting incidents, and understanding the legal requirements before taking action.
EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers are considering new WOTUS definitions following the Supreme Court’s Sackett decision, with implications for farmers, ranchers and rural landowners.
Deliberately falsifying production records or other material information to obtain benefits can lead to consequences far beyond repayment. The case involving Missouri farmer Steve McBee illustrates the point.
A government agency may have authority to regulate groundwater, but that authority does not eliminate the agency’s obligation to respect statutory limits and established property rights.
NCBA and PLC Policy Director Garrett Edmonds discusses federal wolf-management efforts, echoing USDA’s call for states to review policies and engage livestock producers.
The new process could open the tax credit to newer and less-common biofuels.