Articles by Kyle K. Weldon
Virtual fencing can reduce labor costs and maintenance associated with conventional fences and can also allow for set grazing patterns that can improve land management practices and pasture health. As a new and developing technology here in the U.S., the legal landscape related to virtual fencing is truly a new frontier and will need to evolve in the coming years as it is implemented.
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SEC’s new climate disclosure rules
The SEC adopted its final rules requiring the disclosure of certain climate-related information. The final rules eliminated a controversial portion of the proposed rules, which would have required registrants to disclose information related to Scope 3 GHG emissions, which are known as “value chain emissions.”
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'Breaking in' new laws: An update on the livestock dealer statutory trust
In 2020, the Dealer Trust Act was established for the benefit of unpaid cash sellers of livestock. If a dealer fails to pay sellers for livestock, the Dealer Trust Act then is intended to enable the seller to receive payment through these trust assets.
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Right to Farm updates: Important protections for agriculture
Many rural areas are seeing rapid growth, meaning new neighbors without a connection to agriculture. The Right to Farm statutes protect existing operations against nuisance lawsuits, and some states have made updates to strengthen these protections.
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Same song, different verse: An update on air emission regulations
Environmental groups continue to advocate for regulation on emissions from production agriculture. Two recent developments show just how serious these issues are.
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