Policy and Regulations
Branan Discusses Employment Law Issues at Carolina Meat Conference
See Andrew's presentation on farm labor at animal operations.
Bee Colony Collapse and Market Adaptation
ARE's Wally Thurman and co-authors Randal Rucker and Michael Burgett assess the effects, or lack thereof, of colony collapse on agricultural markets and pollination fees.
Another Casualty of Climate Change? Recreational Fishing
Econometric research from ARE's Roger von Haefen and Oregon State's Steven Dundas show an adverse affect on recreation participation, specifically fishing, during extreme heat.
NC State Goes All Out to Support Hemp Growers
ARE contributes to student education on hemp production and markets, conducts legal analysis of hemp regulation, and provides hemp-related extension services through its specialists and the Executive Farm Management program.
A U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement: Potential Benefits to U.S. Beef
Blake Brown explains both the positive effects a trade agreement would have on the beef industry as well as the barriers to achieving such a trade deal.
Rejesus Presents on Crop Insurance Coverage for Industrial Hemp in 2020
RMA-administered crop insurance for hemp will be available in 2020 through the Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) policy.
Branan Presents on Industrial Hemp in Caldwell County
Andrew went to northeast North Carolina to provide information on various hemp-related topics.
A New Leaf: CBD, Hemp Products Lead to New Business
Because of all the legal complexities surrounding hemp and CBD, Melissa Becker attended a Business and Law of Industrial Hemp course held by N.C. State University and developed by Marne Coit, agricultural law lecturer with N.C. State.
Finding Attorneys, Banks, and Insurance Companies That Understand Hemp
We are aggregating a list of service providers that can assist you with coverage of your hemp business ventures.
Hemp Law 101: The Regulation of Industrial Hemp
Topics include: the legal history of hemp; the need to clarify laws for farmers, producers and consumers; the impact of the 2018 Farm Bill; and remaining limitations.