The CASL Ledger – November 2020

PRESENTATIONS & PROGRAMS 

On November 3, 2020, Jackie Schweichler facilitated a mediation through the Pennsylvania Agricultural Mediation Program. The PA Agricultural Mediation Program provides agricultural producers and their lenders the opportunity to find a resolution with the help of a trained impartial mediator. For more information about the program, check out our website or email us: AgMediation@pennstatelaw.psu.edu

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT & PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS 

On November 19, 2020, Center staff attended Pennsylvania Bar Association section meetings, for the Environmental and Energy Law Section and the Agricultural Law Section. 

On November 18, 2020, Center staff attended a webinar hosted by the National Agricultural Law Association titled, A Year in Review: Top Ten Ag Law Developments of 2020. Presenters for this webinar included Harrison Pittman and Brigit Rollins. 

PUBLICATIONS

The Agricultural Law Weekly Review provides updates on the most recent legal developments in agriculture and can be found every week on the Penn State Agricultural Law Blog.  The latest installments were written by Center staff attorney Brook Duer and research assistant Audry Thompson:
Agricultural Law Weekly Review—week ending October 30, 2020
Agricultural Law Weekly Review—week ending November 6, 2020
Agricultural Law Weekly Review—week ending November 13, 2020
Agricultural Law Weekly Review—week ending November 20, 2020

The Shale Law Weekly Review  provides comprehensive updates on the most recent legal developments in shale and can be found every week on the Penn State Shale Law Blog.  The latest installments were written by research assistant Sarah Straub and Center staff attorney Jackie Schweichler.  This week’s shale law developments include:
Shale Law Weekly Review – November 2, 2020
Shale Law Weekly Review – November 9, 2020
Shale Law Weekly Review – November 13, 2020
Shale Law Weekly Review – November 20, 2020
Shale Law Weekly Review – November 25, 2020

WATCH OR LISTEN

On our YouTube channel, we share recordings of our agricultural and shale law related presentations. This month, we posted the following videos:
Quarterly Dairy Update Part 1: Industry Round-Up
Quarterly Dairy Update Part 2: Federal Milk Marketing Order 51

The Center posts weekly episodes in our Agricultural Law Podcast.You can find the latest episodes online at aglawpodcast.libsyn.com, as well as on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher.  This month, we posted the following episodes:
158. EPA Approves Dicamba Registrations and Maryland, Delaware Announce Poultry Grower Payments
159. DOL Modifies H2A Minimum Wage Calculation and FDA Bioengineered Salmon Decision Remanded for Additional Analysis
160. EU Imposes Ag Tariffs and JBS Settles Pork Price-Fixing Lawsuit

SOCIAL MEDIA 

Our daily HotLinks cover the newest developments in agricultural and shale law as they occur.  Find these updates and other helpful links by following us on Twitter! (@AgShaleLaw)  This month, the following HotLinks received the most Twitter impressions from our stakeholders:

• “Enbridge Joins Net Zero Bandwagon” 
• “Epa Will Address Challenges to New Dicamba Label”
• “USDA to Extend School Meal Flexibilities” 
• “Congress to Discuss New Farm Bill Soon” 
•  “Dairy Groups: USTR Must Address Key Trade Barriers” 

STAKEHOLDER INQUIRIES 

On a regular basis, CASL staff receive a variety of inquiries from our stakeholders. This month Jackie Schweichler received inquiries regarding liability arising from land leases and CFAP qualifications.  Please contact us if you have any questions about agricultural or shale law topics.  

ANNOUNCEMENTS 

On November 6, 2020, in an article relating to Environmental Protection Agency policy changes affecting pesticides, Progressive Farmer quoted staff attorney Brook Duer. The article, EPA, States Clash Over Pesticides, explains the new EPA requirement that states must follow in order to restrict dicamba or other federal pesticides.