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Here at Budding Trends, we like to roll up our “Top 10 Weed Roundup” between the sacred and renowned 420 holidays. Each year, we pack a recap post with 10 highly read blog posts since the previous 420 to see what’s shakin’ on...more
From 6th April 2026, the inheritance tax landscape has shifted, making careful succession planning of even greater importance. What is the most significant of these changes? The answer to that is the reform of Agricultural...more
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we start off with Virginia, where legalization is so close, but yet so far. Then we move on to Texas,...more
I was delighted this week to visit again with Alexandra Dunn, President and Chief Executive Officer of CropLife America (CLA), and my colleague Jim Aidala, to discuss some of the issues facing the crop protection industry....more
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced a "Grocery Guarantee" initiative aimed at increasing access to capital across the domestic food supply chain....more
Applying California law, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California held that pollution exclusions may apply to bar coverage for litigation and settlement of Clean Water Act and Resource Conservation and...more
Effective May 11, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS) will no longer require that horses imported into the United States be accompanied by documentation of a...more
Most farmers did not get into farming because they dreamed of sitting across a table from an attorney. They got into farming because they love the land, because their families have worked it for generations, or because they...more
Few industries in recent American history have climbed so fast or stand to fall so hard. The hemp-derived THC beverage industry went from virtually nonexistent in 2018 to a market worth an estimated $1.375 billion in annual...more
On May 6, 2026, the National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation will host a half-day program featuring the latest updates in agricultural and...more
Key Points: • Senate Bill 220, the bipartisan "Putting Georgia's Patients First Act," would eliminate Georgia's 5% THC cap in favor of a 12,000-milligram possession limit and otherwise transform what has been the nation's...more
Since President Biden announced the initiation of proceedings to reschedule marijuana and President Trump issued an executive order directing the attorney general to do so as expeditiously as possible, industry stakeholders...more
A fatal agricultural accident in Bridgeville is under investigation by Delaware State Police following an incident on April 10, 2026. While early reporting is limited, incidents like this often raise a set of legal questions...more
After relatively short weeks of floor action and light debate calendars in both chambers, there is progress towards pushing the legislature toward adjournment. Last week’s Senate debate calendar contained several high-profile...more
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we begin in Idaho, where the legislature is not on board with a medical marijuana ballot initiative. Then...more
The National Rural Water Association (“NRWA”) and Rural Community Assistance Partnership (“RCAP”) have issued a report titled: Regional Partnership Program: A Community-Led Approach (“Report”)....more
On February 18, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order No. 14387, Promoting the National Defense by Ensuring an Adequate Supply of Elemental Phosphorus and Glyphosate-Based Herbicides. ...more
This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape....more
Today, Governor Kotek signed HB 4153 into law, marking a significant change in Oregon's agritourism regulations. The law signals the state's alignment with farm stand operators who, for more than 30 years, have navigated an...more
On April 1, 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new enforcement discretion policy for orally administered, hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products that meet certain criteria....more
Law 1/2025 introduces binding, Spain-specific obligations to prevent food waste across the supply chain. Businesses must implement internal prevention plans, prioritise redistribution mechanisms and ensure traceability of...more
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) “Set 2” final rule sets a new high‑water mark for the RFS, establishing all-time-high renewable volume obligations for 2026 and 2027. The rule...more
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and D&S Cattle Company, LLC (“DS”) entered into a February 17th Complaint and Consent Agreement (“CA”) addressing alleged violations of the Clean Water Act National...more
The market for food and beverage products containing hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) continues to grow. With new CBD products introduced to the market every year, here are some of the top considerations for companies looking...more
Despite an uncertain economic and consumer backdrop throughout 2025, private equity activity in the food and agriculture sector picked up throughout the year. As we enter 2026, a number of positive market trends and a strong...more