Last month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (“APHIS”) issued the long-awaited proposed rule on Traceability for Livestock Moving Interstate. The new proposed system will replace the National Animal Identification System (“NAIS”) and will be primarily managed at the state level.  The USDA is currently seeking comments on the proposed [...]

I read this excellent blog post last night from Alison Rowe, an equine lawyer in Texas, titled “How To Cold-Call An Attorney.”  She did a great job covering preparation, expectation, listening and timing.  I especially liked Alison’s advice on explaining your problem to your attorney in four sentences or less and contacting an attorney well [...]

I have two very exciting announcements today.  First, this month’s  ABA Journal has an article on yours truly!  You can read the full article here. I’m very proud to be one of the few cowgirls in NYC (and I think the only agriculture attorney).  Thank you to all my family, friends, colleagues, support staff, “ag [...]

During the last few weeks, I have been busy drafting posts for a few other agriculture blogs.  Please check out some of the following posts: 1.  regarding general partnerships for horse owners; 2.  an interview with New York Agri-Women member Trina Hall; 3.  interviews with National Cattlemen’s Beef Association’s (“NCBA”) Young Producer Council (“YPC”) members [...]