Worldwide: Land Law & Agriculture

Last week, a rural Texas county enacted a one-year moratorium on data center construction, potentially imperiling as many as eight planned projects in the county.

The U.S. Department of Justice and DEA have issued a landmark order rescheduling FDA-approved marijuana products and state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act.

California has extended protections to certain mountain lion populations under the California Endangered Species Act, introducing new regulatory requirements for development projects in affected regions. The designation prohibits actions that may harm these populations and requires developers to obtain incidental take permits, potentially affecting project timelines, costs, and feasibility in the Central Coast and Southern California.

Agricultural biotechnology is advancing rapidly, but navigating the regulatory landscape remains complex. This podcast episode examines how the Coordinated Framework divides oversight among USDA, FDA, and EPA, while exploring how gene editing technologies challenge legacy regulations and how national security concerns are driving calls for risk-based regulatory modernization.

The National Agricultural Law Center and NASDA Foundation bring together leading congressional staff, policy experts, and industry advocates to discuss critical developments in agricultural trade policy, farm legislation, and regulatory challenges facing the sector. Attendees will gain insider perspectives on current legislative priorities including E-15, MAHA initiatives, and the Farm Bill, while exploring the intersection of litigation, regulation, and USDA policy implementation. This half-day program off

The Food and Agriculture Organization's Development Law Service is hosting a webinar to explore the emerging legal concept of Rights of Nature and its intersection with critical areas including water resources, Indigenous Peoples' rights, biodiversity, and sustainable food systems. Legal experts will provide analytical insights through case studies and examine how this evolving framework connects to FAO's mandate for environmental protection and land tenure.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced on December 30, 2025, several coordinated actions intended to emphasize American agricultural research and innovation...

North Carolina's agricultural landscape is undergoing dramatic transformation as development pressure threatens over a million acres of farmland by 2040.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Dec. 10, 2025, announced a slate of federal actions and $700 million in funding to support farmers and ranchers who deploy regenerative agriculture practices.