2024 Articles

Industrial Hemp Production Contracts By Rusty Rumley December 2024 Because hemp production is relatively new to today’s growers and attorneys, the contracts that we have seen in use largely resemble contracts for traditional specialty crops and oilseed crops. While there is some overlap between the crops, the differences in licensing, common clauses found in hemp contracts, the differences with the hemp plant itself, and the high costs of planting and harvesting a hemp crop necessitates a more thorough contract.

The Italian Far Right’s Beef with Vegans and Immigrants By Gray Fuller September 2024 How food is politicized in a culture known for its cuisine.

Italian Legislation on Food Law By Claudio Santarelli September 2024 The fundamental principles of the legislation include transparency, risk analysis, risk prevention, consumer protection, and the free movement of safe products within the internal market of the Union and with third countries.

John Deere Adjusts Its DEI Policies Following Social Media Scrutiny August 2024 In the wake of social media pressure, John Deere released a statement that revamps its diversity initiatives.

Labeling on Snacks By Lynne Osfeld May 2024 There is a growing movement to put labels on the front of the food packaging and to use color coding to emphasize high quantities of things like sugar and salt.

Local Food Infrastructure Grant Program April 2024 Information about the Local Food Infrastructure Grant Program.

Meet Food Law Section Member Michael Gotkin By Angela Peters March 2024 A spotlight on Michael Gotkin, a member of the Food Law Section.

Meet Lynne R. Ostfeld By Angela Peters February 2024 A member spotlight on Lynne Ostfeld.

Meet On Food Law April 2024 On Food Law is a food and policy blog that serves as a forum for food law scholars, policymakers, media, the food industry, and the interested public to engage with and discuss research in and ideas about food law and policy.

Meet Our Chair, Robert Anderson By Angela Peters January 2024 A member spotlight on the Food Law Section Council chair, Robert Anderson.

Meet the American Council on Science and Health January 2024 Highlights of the educational information available from the American Council on Science Health.

Plaque Presented to Outgoing Chair July 2024 The 2023-24 chair received a plaque in recognition of his service at the 2024 ISBA Annual Meeting.

Report Details Impact of Glyphosate Loss on Farm Bill Programs By AGDAILY Reporters December 2024 The analysis reveals how such a loss would affect key areas of the farm bill, including crop insurance, conservation, nutrition, and commodity programs. By leveraging open-source research and economic modeling, the report underscores the ripple effects that glyphosate restrictions could have on farmers, consumers, and the environment.

Share Your Knowledge at the Illinois Farm Bureau Conference August 2024 Share your knowledge, lessons learned, or research with industry leaders and growers across the state at the Illinois Farm Bureau Conference.

Sierra Club Northwest Cook County Group’s March Meeting March 2024 Learn about the essential role of native plants and receive seed packs to be a part of local habitat preservation at the March meeting of the Sierra Club Northwest Cook County.

Soil Health Week Presentations March 4-10, 2024 By Angela Peters January 2024 Illinois Soil Health Week is coming up in early March 2024.

Towards Harmonized Front-of-Pack Labelling: Empowering Consumer Health Choices By Chiara Moscatello August 2024 Front-of-pack labels and nutrition logos can improve the population's knowledge of the foods they purchase and consume, safeguard health and reduce the risk of developing pathologies, and promote correct and careful nutrition.

Transforming the Midwest Into an Internationally Recognized Leader in Innovation and Business Growth By Lynne Ostfeld March 2024 Global Midwest Alliance is a business-led, region-wide, not-for-profit education organization dedicated to transforming the Midwest into an internationally recognized leader in innovation and business growth.

Understanding Food Law in Mexico: A Guide for U.S. Stakeholders By Julio J. Copo October 2024 This article provides an overview of Mexico’s food law framework, key regulatory bodies, significant legislation, and opportunities, offering a brief but comprehensive guide to anyone involved in the food industry, looking to enter the Mexican market.

The Union of Concerned Scientists Points a Finger at the U.S. Food System July 2024 A critical look at the U.S. food system.

Unravelling the Layers of Food Law in India: Opportunities and Key Developments in the Agri-Food Tech Sector By Ajay Bhargava June 2024 The evolution of food law in India represents a paradigm change in the country's commitment to ensuring the safety, quality, and integrity of its food supply.

U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program December 2024 You must have a license to grow hemp in the United States. If your state or tribe has a USDA-approved hemp plan or is in the process of developing a hemp plan, you will apply to and be licensed under its hemp program. If your state or tribe does not have a pending or approved hemp plan, you may apply for a USDA hemp production license.

Viewpoint: Climate change is real … and farmers are the solution By Charles R. Stack, MPH, BCES, MASCE October 2024 As a graduate student at the University of Illinois in the early 1980s, I learned about the immense complexity of the climate riddle and how much farmers contribute to the solutions. I bristle when I read articles blaming American farmers for methane emissions from “cow farts,” dead zones in the Gulf of Mexico from poor fertilizer practices, and other perceived acts that damage our environment.

Webinar Series for the National Agricultural Law Center By Angela Peters May 2024 As part of its mission, the National Agricultural Law Center is hosting a series of webinars on current and emerging important agricultural and food law topics.

You, Your Idea, Your Farm, or Your Organization Could Be Front and Center at the 4th Annual Soil Health Week, the First Week of March By Liz Rupel December 2024 Soil Health Week is March 3-9, 2025! What does it take to host an event during Soil Health Week?