The National Agricultural Law Center’s Post

Since Feb. 2022, over 90 million birds in 48 states have been affected by #HPAI H5N1, according to USDA-APHIS. Dairy cattle in several states have also been infected, as well as farm workers in at least two states. What actions are being taken to control the spread of the disease, and what authority do government agencies have to address these issues? Learn more during our July 17 webinar, presented by Brook Duer, a Staff Attorney at Penn State Center for Agricultural and Shale Law. Info/register: https://lnkd.in/gC3kQN-7

Hemp is not marajana. Hemp is great for making paper and all sorts of other products. It is also high protien for animal feed. In 2019, the South Carolina SLED went against the recommendations of the State Attorney General, then asked a Judge and got denied a warrant, then went to a County Magistrate and got an arrest warrant without telling the Magistrate what the Judge or Attorney Genral had said. Besides arresting the crop grower who had a permit but for a different field, SLED also destroyed the crop worth $2,000,000.00 which was not part of the arrest warrant. This is not going down like SLED thought it would. They are losing face and the lawsuits. The farmer will be owed for damages with interest adjusted for inflation, false inprisonment, legal fees, and more. Why do I care about hemp? As somebody with livestock, I look for value feed sources which will yield a healthy flock. https://lnkd.in/gx59N6Ub

More on the legal challenge launched by Badger Trust and Wild Justice to argue that Natural England issued badger cull licences unlawfully to maintain farmer confidence rather than control disease: - Defra officials advised NE that abrupt policy changes would “seriously undermine” Defra's ability to work constructively with the farming industry on future disease control - A briefing paper on the licensing decision prepared for Natural England’s executive committee also identified the maintenance of the organisation’s relationship with the National Farmers’ Union and the farming community as an advantage of issuing the licences. So does maintaining relationships trump effective disease control now? And why are badgers still being mass killed to control a cattle-spread disease? Asking for 30,000 friends slated for slaughter this year... Read more about our legal challenge > https://buff.ly/3SFqAQc

A court of appeal should not interfere with a trial court's findings of fact and credibility unless they are patently wrong or vitiated by irregularity. Also, the proper approach to the evaluation of expert evidence. #appeal #expertevidence #opinion

🚰The availability of freshwater makes it possible to grow crops and raise livestock. Agricultural water use, in turn, is at the heart of discussions involving water law and policy. Which for many of us, is crucial for our families.Whether you're looking to discuss water law and policies or need help defending them. Call Martin Dugan and Martin today! lawmdm.com #mdmlaw #martinduganmartin #attorney #lawyer #law #waterlaw

EDITORIAL: #ContrabandTrade A parallel economy thrives, unseen yet omnipresent, where the law's reach fades into the shadows. More than a minor blip on the radar, contraband trade is a sprawling marketplace dealing in everything from electronics to livestock, operating under the nose of the law. From cosmetics to armaments, the diversity and volume of goods flowing through this clandestine network are jaw-dropping. Read more: https://ow.ly/EJTJ50Qt00j

Did you know that the agricultural industry remains one of the most hazardous in America? During the fall harvest season, the risk of harm increases even more. That's why the third week of September is dedicated to National Farm Safety and Health Week – a time to raise awareness and promote safety in the agricultural community. Explore webinars on a range of farm safety topics to enhance your knowledge and ensure the safety of yourself and your family on the farm. Click the link below 👇 for more information. https://lnkd.in/eHJBueW #FarmSafety #FarmSafetyWeek #farmlife #safetyfirstalways #agwestlandbrokers

Available now: 'Climate Change, Cattle, and the International Legal Order' by Rebecca Williams A key text for all those with an interest in the legal governance of #ClimateChange and agriculture https://bit.ly/3yCwFWy #EnvironmentalLaw #InternationalLaw

Out now: 'Climate Change, Cattle, and the International Legal Order' by Rebecca Williams A key text for all those with an interest in the legal governance of #ClimateChange and agriculture https://bit.ly/3yCwFWy #EnvironmentalLaw #InternationalLaw