For Now, Court Is Cool with California in Charge
The Supreme Court narrowly rejects a Dormant Commerce Clause challenge to a California pork law.
Domestic Animals, Wild Emissions
Scholars address regulatory struggles to rein in greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.
The Health Risks of Underregulated Factory Farms
Scholars discuss public health harms from the underregulation of factory farms and propose potential solutions.
How Factory Farming Could Cause the Next COVID-19
The CDC should recommend agricultural reforms to reduce pandemic risks caused by factory farms.
Using Insurance to Regulate Food Safety
Insurance underwriters can help farmers manage the risk of microbial contamination in their fields.
Stomping Out the Spotted Lanternfly
The battle against the spotted lanternfly is hobbled by regulatory challenges.
Land Reform Is America’s Long Lost Regulatory Frontier
A history of regulatory exclusion continues to encourage unequal access to land ownership.
Calls for Regulatory Approval of Edible Insects
Edible insects may become essential in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, but FDA regulation is lacking.
Breaking Up Big Ag Requires Reasonable Antitrust Enforcement
The FTC and Justice Department must change their interpretation of antitrust laws to protect fair competition in agriculture.
The Hefty Price of Methane
New Zealand grapples with balancing agricultural interests when reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Bringing Home the Bacon on Climate Change
The lack of regulation on animals’ greenhouse gas emissions opens the door for climate change litigation.
Where’s the Plant-Based Beef?
Scholar argues for promotion of environmentally conscious plant-based diets through regulation.