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Oh, SNAP! USDA Is Continuing to Fight Against Payment of Full November SNAP Benefits

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Despite the Senate’s passage of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through January 30, 2026, and the House’s likely passage of a similar bill later this week, the Trump Administration is continuing the legal fight over November’s SNAP benefits. To recap recent events: Last Thursday afternoon, the Rhode Island federal judge issued a […]

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USDA’s Plan to Fortify the American Beef Industry

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Last week, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins – alongside Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler – announced an action plan aimed at strengthening the American beef industry. Secretary Rollins noted that the United States has lost over 17% of

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USDA Inspection Readiness Checklist for Meat, Poultry & Egg Product Establishments

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Your facility has invested millions in equipment, processes, and personnel to meet the highest food safety standards. Yet falling short on USDA inspection can trigger enforcement actions that shut down operations and destroy years of business development. I know this because inadequate USDA inspection readiness costs food establishments their FSIS grant of inspection, market access,

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USDA Compliance and FSIS Compliance and Enforcement: What Every Food Producer Must Know

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Your food production facility operates under the strictest safety standards. You’ve invested in equipment, training, and processes. Yet one FSIS inspection noncompliance record can trigger enforcement actions that shut down operations and devastate your business reputation overnight. I know this because USDA compliance and FSIS compliance failures cost food producers millions of dollars annually –

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USDA-FSIS Publishes Guidance on Applying for Federal Inspection

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Suppose you are interested in producing meat, poultry, and/or egg products for commercial sale. In that case, chances are you will be required to apply for and receive a Grant of Inspection from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). To help you navigate this process, FSIS has released a new guidance document, Applying

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USDA Labeling Requirements: Complete Guide for Meat, Poultry & Egg Products

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Your meat or poultry processing facility produces premium products with exceptional quality control and safety standards. Yet one USDA labeling violation can trigger product recalls, establishment shutdowns, and regulatory sanctions that destroy years of brand development and market positioning. I know this because USDA labeling requirements violations represent the most common compliance failure among meat,

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DOJ RFI Seeks Input on State Laws Affecting the National Economy; Opportunity to Address State Patchwork Impacting the Food Industry

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On August 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), a Request for Information on State Laws Having Significant Adverse Effects on the National Economy or Significant Adverse Effects on Interstate Commerce (RFI). The RFI requests public input on state laws, regulations, and practices that significantly and negatively affect the national economy or interstate commerce. The feedback

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Food, Ag, & Trade Outlook in the Incoming Trump Administration

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The food, agriculture, and trade sectors are aware the Trump Administration could bring myriad policy changes that could have a significant impact on business.    OFW Law provides an initial outlook at the new administration’s approach to food, agriculture, and trade, which will be influenced by individual cabinet and other executive branch appointments who will

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Loper Bright + Corner Post = Supreme Court Opinions and Their Impact on FDA- and USDA-Regulated Industries 

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The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued two important opinions for any entity regulated by a federal agency, such as FDA and USDA.  1. Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, slip op. 22-451, (June 28, 2024) (Loper Bright): For 40 years, Chevron USA, Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., 467 U.S. 837 (1984) required courts to defer

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USDA-AMS Announces Proposed Revision to the Packers and Stockyards Regulations

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On June 3, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) announced a pre-published version of the proposed rule, “Poultry Grower Payment System and Capital Improvement Systems.” The Proposed Rule is part of the agency’s broader effort to increase transparency and address potential deception and unfairness in contracting arrangements. The Proposed Rule

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Oh, SNAP! Might Congress Finally Level the SNAP Retailer Playing Field?

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Few Americans are aware that a federal agency, USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), makes decisions that often result in the permanent disqualification of grocers, supermarkets, and convenience stores from SNAP, formerly know as the federal food stamp program, based on information and records never provided to stores or their attorneys.  It is mind-boggling for

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The Emerging Legal Impacts of Generative AI on Patents and Trademarks: A Symposium with the USPTO and U.S. Copyright Office

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As generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems become increasingly powerful and widespread, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is beginning to evaluate the legal implications for intellectual property rights and protection. On March 27th, the USPTO and the U.S. Copyright Office jointly held a public symposium to explore the emerging challenges AI presents across

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Shipping Grains for Sale in Foreign Commerce: What Exporters Need to Know

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While many requirements pertaining to exported goods are imposed by the importing country, in the case of exporting grains, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service’s (AMS) Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) maintains requirements of its own. Specifically, certain exporters of qualifying grains must register with FGIS prior to shipping grains overseas. Entities

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Association Events Targeted for Scams

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Since the beginning of 2024, our Trade Association professionals have seen an increase in scammers targeting persons who may be attending or have registered to attend trade association events such as meetings, shows, and conferences. These scammers email potential attendees and offer to sell, for a hefty cost, the attendee list and their contact information.

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