Learn more about laws impacting foreign ownership of farmland.
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Mid-South spotlight session
At the 13th Annual Mid-South—co-hosted by the National Agricultural Law Center and the NASDA Foundation—Brandon Davis (Phelps Dunbar LLP) will cover “Ag Labor, ICE, & Related Issues.”
Get practical guidance on enforcement risks, employer rights, and
Standing timber can be a valuable asset—but it’s also vulnerable to unlawful harvesting, especially on remote land with unclear boundaries.
Join Ross Pifer of Penn State University's Center for Agricultural & Shale Law (@AgShaleLaw) for a webinar on state timber trespass laws,
“Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin 💭
The One Big Beautiful Bill (H.R. 1) raises the federal estate tax credit to $15M — a major change for American agriculture. But even with tax relief, succession planning remains a critical
In the past couple years, over a dozen states have enacted a law restricting #foreignownership of ag land. The topic of foreign ownership has increased in popularity over the last decade, and heavily in recent years. Check out NALC resources on foreign ownership on our website:
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Standing timber, state statutes: NALC webinar to examine timber trespass laws and landowner protections
By Ramie Parsons University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Fast Facts Webinar reviews state timber trespass statutes and landowner remedies Examines…
