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Reducing the Red Tape for Horse Entry into the U.S.

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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

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Growth, Pressure, and Planning: Why North Carolina Farmers Need Legal Counsel Now More Than Ever

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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

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A Billion-Dollar Trade on the Brink: How to Save the Hemp Beverage Industry

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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

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

NALC and NASDA Foundation Will Hold Agricultural and Food Law Policy Briefing on May 6, 2026

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

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What Pending Medical Cannabis and Hemp Legislation Means for Georgia

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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

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Why Has Marijuana Not Been Rescheduled? The Answer Is Obvious, Kinda

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

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Fatal Agricultural Accident in Bridgeville Highlights Unique Legal Risks for Farm Workers

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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

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2026 Iowa Legislative Session – Week 13

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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

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The Week in Weed: April 2026 #2

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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

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Regional Partnership Program/A Community-Led Approach: National Rural Water Association/Rural Community Assistance Partnership...

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

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Executive Order Prioritizes U.S. Supply of Elemental Phosphorus

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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

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Food and Beverage News and Trends - April 2026

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This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape....more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Oregon's New "Farm Store" Law Expands Opportunities for Farm Operators

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

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FDA Grants Limited Enforcement Discretion for CBD in Dietary Supplements

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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

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Spain’s new food waste law: Key obligations for businesses under new Law 1/2025

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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

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EPA Finalizes Record-High 2026–2027 Renewable Fuel Standard Volume Obligations

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

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CAFO/Clean Water Act Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Washington County, Kansas Cattle Operation Enter into a...

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

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CBD and the Food and Beverage Industry

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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

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2026 Perspectives in Private Equity: Food & Agriculture

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

Bergeson & Campbell, P.C.

EPA’s Final RFS Set 2 Will “Strengthen American Energy Security, Support Rural Economies”

On April 1, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule establishing the applicable volumes and percentage standards for 2026 and 2027 for cellulosic biofuel, biomass-based diesel (BBD), advanced...more

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Top 10 Regulatory Issues That Affect Your Food & Beverage Business

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Foods, beverages, and dietary supplements are subject to strict federal, state, and local regulations. Here are the top 10 issues you should consider...more

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The Week in Weed: April 2026

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Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, the U.S. Army announced a new policy regarding cannabis convictions. A member of Congress would like an...more

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APHIS Seeks Public Comment on Petition to Deregulate Corn Variety Developed Using Genetic Engineering

On March 6, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that it received a request to extend its determination of nonregulated status of Pioneer Hi-Bred...more

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From divergence to dynamic alignment: The UK-EU SPS Agreement explained

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On 9 March 2026, the UK Government released its first substantive update on the new UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Agreement following the commitment in May last year to take the Agreement forward. The proposed SPS...more

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EPA Boosts Biofuel Mandates in Final Renewable Fuel Standard Rule for 2026-2027

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on March 27, 2026, finalized its rule establishing Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Renewable Volume Obligations (RVOs) for 2026 and 2027. This rule, also known as "Set 2,"...more

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