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Business Considerations Amid Hemp Product Policy Change

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In passing the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Act, Congress closed the hemp loophole effective Nov. 12, 2026, sending shock waves through the estimated $30 billion national...more

Ropes & Gray LLP

Blowing Smoke? White House Orders Completion of Marijuana Rescheduling, but Significant Hurdles Remain

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On December 18, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that may breathe new life into efforts to move marijuana to a less restrictive schedule under the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”)....more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Proposed revisions to the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act: Key developments and implications

On December 29, 2025, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Notice) seeking public comment on potential revisions to the regulations implementing the Agricultural Foreign...more

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PFAS in Biosolids: What EPA’s Draft Risk Assessment Means for Industry and Municipalities

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 2025 Draft Risk Assessment for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) in biosolids, identifying potential human health risks under...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Medical Cannabis Finally Rolling in Alabama

In a monumental decision almost five years in the making, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission on Thursday issued medical cannabis dispensary licenses to three applicants: GP6 Wellness LLC, RJK Holdings LLC and CCS of...more

Harris Beach Murtha

Ultra-Processed Food Regulations: 5 Things Food Companies Should Know

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Ultra-processed foods are a staple of diets throughout the nation. For many, these foods are more accessible, affordable and convenient due to their long shelf lives and ready-to-eat nature....more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

[Webinar] What to Expect in Chemicals Policy and Regulation and on Capitol Hill in 2026 - January 27th, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST

Register now to join Bergeson & Campbell, P.C. (B&C®) for “What to Expect in Chemicals Policy and Regulation and on Capitol Hill in 2026,” a complimentary webinar offering our best-informed judgment as to the trends and key...more

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CalRecycle Withdraws SB 54 Regulations for Revisions and Another Public Comment Period

On January 9, 2026, the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) officially withdrew its proposed regulations for the Plastic Pollution and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act (SB 54) from the...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Cannabis and the Law

CMS LEAD Model Cracks Door Open to Cannabis Conversation

On the heels of an executive order1 that is intended to reschedule medical marijuana and increase federal cannabidiol research, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center recently announced hemp...more

Mogin Law LLP

DOJ Antitrust Investigation Broadens Across U.S. Food Supply Chain

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The Department of Justice’s scrutiny of egg pricing has blown up into one of the most aggressive federal antitrust initiatives in the agricultural sector in decades....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Key Regulatory and Business Factors Shaping the Dietary Supplement Industry in 2026

As we enter 2026, the dietary supplement industry faces a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by regulatory developments, shifting consumer expectations, and heightened scrutiny from both state and federal authorities....more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Sharing the Spotlight: A Discussion of Agrivoltaics and the Drafting Considerations in Related Site Control Documents

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Solar developers contend with a wide array of challenges, from competing for viable project sites to combatting disinformation surrounding the expansion of clean energy development. With demand for energy rapidly growing...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Food Venture Financing News – Weekly Issue No. 266

Food Venture Financing Trends - Biographica, a startup working to improve and accelerate the crop trait development process through machine learning, announced that it raised £7 million in a seed round....more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Released: What You Need to Know

On January 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (“DGAs” or “Guidelines”), representing the...more

Venable LLP

Executive Order on Medical Marijuana and CBD Does Not Alter November Hemp Product Restrictions - Midterm Dynamics Will Shape the...

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On December 18, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order, "Increasing Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research." While the order signals a significant federal shift toward expanded research access and a more coherent...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EPA Announces Availability of Draft Pesticide Registration Notice 2026-NEW: Notifications, Non-Notifications, and Minor...

On January 5, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of a draft Pesticide Registration (PR) Notice entitled “Pesticide Registration Notice 2026-NEW: Notifications, Non-Notifications,...more

Beveridge & Diamond PC

EPA Proposes New Guidance Addressing Pesticide Registration Notifications and Non-Notifications

What Happened: On January 5, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a draft Pesticide Registration Notice (PRN) intended to update and clarify longstanding guidance that outlines the changes that EPA...more

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

USDA Will Update BioPreferred Program “to Put American Producers First”

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on December 30, 2025, several coordinated actions intended to emphasize American agricultural research and innovation “by ensuring ideas stay in America or among our allies,...more

Wiley Rein LLP

USDA Announces Department-Wide Standardization of Grant and Cooperative Agreement Terms

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WHAT: On December 31, 2025, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins issued a memorandum establishing a single, standardized set of General Terms and Conditions (GT&Cs) for all U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants,...more

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U.S. Producers File New Trade Case Against Imports of Fresh Winter Strawberries from Mexico

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The Strawberry Growers for Fair Trade (“Petitioner”) has filed a new petition with the U.S. Department of Commerce (“DOC”) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) seeking the imposition of antidumping (“AD”) on...more

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Antitrust Bites - December 2025

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ICA launches a market investigation into the impact of large-scale retail supply chains on the agri-food chain sector - On 16 December 2025, the ICA launched a market investigation into the impact of large-scale retail...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

Trump Administration Steps Up Antitrust Enforcement in Food and Agriculture

On December 6, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) entitled “Addressing Security Risks from Price Fixing and Anti-Competitive Behavior in the Food Supply Chain.” The EO directs the Department of Justice (DOJ)...more

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Better Health Care Newsletter - January 2026

Our newsletter helps patients and their families get the best possible medical care. We teach consumers how to become their own advocates for high-quality care and how to ask the right questions and get the best answers –...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Why Retailers Selling THC Products Need to Tune In Now

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If you’re a retailer selling hemp derived or marijuana derived THC-infused products, you’re probably feeling the impact of recent Congressional actions. The rules of the game have changed, and it’s more important than ever to...more

Morgan Lewis - Up & Atom

High Standards: Marijuana Reclassification and NRC Fitness-for-Duty Requirements

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order directing the reclassification of marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). This reclassification, along with the growing number of states that allow...more

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