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A federal court has ruled the 2025 methodology for calculating H-2A adverse effect wage rates unlawful.
What does that mean for agricultural employers?
Our latest article from Staff Attorney Will Scobey breaks down the decision, its impact and what comes next:
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A: I am most excited to learn more about current legal and policy challenges facing the agriculture sector while working with students and practitioners from across the country.
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Thanks to Staff Attorney Brigit Rollins, the #EndangeredSpeciesAct finally has a manual to help farmers. The NALC's #ESA manual provides an in-depth look at the ESA, how it works, notable court cases regarding the ESA, the impact of the ESA, and more: https://rebrand.ly/nalc-esa-man
🌾 Dive into the world of ag law with NALC “Reading Rooms”! 📚 Each is a collection of electronic resources tailored to specific #aglaw & #foodlaw topics. Whether you're a student/researcher/industry pro, they'll keep you informed. https://nationalaglawcenter.org/research-by-topic/
2025 AEWR Ruled Unlawful
On August 26, 2026, a federal court in California ruled that the current methodology used to calculate adverse effect wage rates…
WOTUS Update: EPA Seeks Comment on Supplemental Proposal
On September 9, 2026, the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) released a proposed rule to supplement and seek additional public comment on…
Between a Rock and a Hard Place: A Roadmap for Distressed Agricultural Borrowers
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) Economic Research Service (“ERS”), the total amount of farm debt in 2025 was…
