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USDA Intends to Withdraw Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule

Make and Keep a Legal New Year’s Resolution- Review and Amend Your Important Documents


Proposed Settlement of Claims Against Syngenta: What Does It Mean For Delmarva Producers?

Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards- Delayed Again


Father’s Estate Plan Leaves Many Unanswered Questions Relating to Gifts to On-Farm Heir

Recent Decision Emphasizes the Need for Farmers To Understand Ag Overtime Exemption

Happy Thanksgiving


Federal Estate Tax and Gift Tax Limits Announced For 2018

November Food Safety Modernization Act Trainings- Do You Need to Attend?


Recording of Identical Livestock Brands in Different Locations on An Animal Violated State Law Precl

Nothing Runs Like a Deere and Nothing Better Look Like a Deere: Deere’s Trademark Infringement


Court Agrees That Pollution Clause in Insurance Policy Excludes Damage from Manure

The Life Estate Deed-Look Before You Leap!


Challenge Brought Against Decision to Approve Loan Guarantee for Maryland Poultry Farm

Complying With The FSMA Produce Safety Rule – The Records You Need To Keep


Wyoming’s Resource Data Collection Statute Violates the First Amendment of the Constitution

Organic Trade Association Suing USDA Over Failure to Enact Organic Livestock and Poultry Standards

