Topic
Farmland
55 published works
California Eminent Domain Report
Williamson Act Contracts in California
California’s agricultural lands face constant pressure from residential, commercial, and industrial development. One of the state’s primary tools for preserving farmland and open space is the Williamson Act, formally known…
Rincker Law Blog
Can Mediation Resolve Illinois Farm Boundary, Drainage, Easement, and Access Disputes?
By Dimple Dang
Can Mediation Resolve Illinois Farm Boundary, Drainage, Easement, and Access Disputes? For farmers and agricultural landowners, a disagreement with a neighbor can become much more than a strained relationship. A…
Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation Blog
Untangling the Federal Push to Regulate Foreign Farmland Ownership
After decades of virtually no change, the past year has seen considerable momentum within the federal government towards reforming the rules for foreign agricultural land holdings in the U.S. On…
Texas Agriculture Law Blog
USDA Land Values 2026 Summary Published
By Karli.kaase
In July, the USDA released its annual Land Values Summary for 2026, providing a snapshot of how agricultural real estate values have changed across the country over the past year.…
Climate Solutions Legal Digest
New Proposed AFIDA Reporting Requirements Would Create a New Reality for Energy Developers and Financing Parties
By Daniel Fanning, Brynna Krough-Deaton
On June 25, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a proposed rule that would significantly expand the scope and enforcement of the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA),…
Law Web
Village Land, Earnest Money, and Income Tax
By Law Web
What a seller should know before filing ITRRamesh owned agricultural land in a village, outside the Nagarparishad limits. After holding it for more than 25 years, he agreed to sell…
Rincker Law Blog
Alternatives to Litigation for Illinois Farmland Disputes
By Dimple Dang
In Illinois, farmers and rural landowners may use mediation or arbitration to resolve farm-related disputes outside of court. These options can be especially useful in lease, boundary, easement, drainage, and…
Agricultural Law and Taxation Blog
Strategies for Curing Title Defects in Agricultural Land Transactions
Overview In the world of agricultural real estate, "clean title" is more than a legal formality—it is the bedrock of collateral for operating loans, USDA program eligibility, and long-term land…
Schroeder Ag Law Blog
Persistence Pays Off: Indiana Dairy Wins Zoning Case at Court of Appeals
In the waning hours of 2025, the Indiana Court of Appeals handed down an important victory to an Indiana dairy farm, affirming the zoning approval given by the county board…
Climate Solutions Legal Digest
Restricting Foreign Ownership of U.S. Dairy Land
In recent years, the U.S. government has become increasingly concerned about foreign ownership of agricultural land. According to the most recent U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) report, foreign owners (primarily…