{"id":12946,"date":"2024-03-15T16:17:31","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T21:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/?p=12946"},"modified":"2026-04-17T15:10:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T20:10:38","slug":"march-15-2024-weekly-round-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/2024\/03\/15\/march-15-2024-weekly-round-up\/","title":{"rendered":"March  15, 2024 Weekly Round Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It has only been two weeks since our last Weekly Round Up, but there have been a number of major news items related to agricultural law!<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13010\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13010\" class=\"size-large wp-image-13010\" src=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/files\/2024\/03\/dan-dennis-3Z0Y6ElnnLg-unsplash-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/files\/2024\/03\/dan-dennis-3Z0Y6ElnnLg-unsplash-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/files\/2024\/03\/dan-dennis-3Z0Y6ElnnLg-unsplash-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/files\/2024\/03\/dan-dennis-3Z0Y6ElnnLg-unsplash-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/files\/2024\/03\/dan-dennis-3Z0Y6ElnnLg-unsplash-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/files\/2024\/03\/dan-dennis-3Z0Y6ElnnLg-unsplash-2048x1360.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-13010\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@cameramandan83?utm_content=creditCopyText&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=unsplash\">Dan Dennis<\/a>\u00a0<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>* Resources for producers and landowners impacted by Panhandle wildfires.<\/strong>\u00a0 On Monday, we posted a blog with information for producers and landowners who suffered losses during the wildfires about resources available. We have continued to update that document as additional resources have been announced.\u00a0 To read more, <a href=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/2024\/03\/08\/the-panhandle-wildfire-aftermath-usda-programs-for-producers-landowners\/\">click here<\/a>.\u00a0 In particular, I want to highlight an announcement from USDA about $6 million in EQIP funding for producers impacted by fires.\u00a0 The application will need to be made through the producer\/landowner&#8217;s local NRCS office by April 8.\u00a0 Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.morningagclips.com\/usda-provides-emergency-conservation-funds-to-help-texas-farmers-recover-from-wildfires\/\">here<\/a>.\u00a0 We also have a podcast episode on resources available <a href=\"https:\/\/aglaw.libsyn.com\/episode-173-dr-bart-fischer-dr-monty-dozier-and-miquela-smith-the-panhandle-wildfire-aftermath-programs-resources\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>*\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Securities &amp; Exchange Commission publishes final emissions reporting rule; Scope 3 emissions excluded.<\/strong>\u00a0 The SEC released its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.gov\/news\/press-release\/2024-31\">final rule<\/a> related to greenhouse gas emissions.\u00a0 You may recall that two years ago, the SEC released a proposed rule that would have required not only publicly traded companies to report their emissions, but also would have required those companies along the supply chain of publicly traded companies to report their emissions as well.\u00a0 These supply chain emissions are known as Scope 3 emissions, and many agricultural groups responded to the proposed rule with concern over what this might mean for farms, ranches and agribusinesses.\u00a0 The final rule does not require reporting of Scope 3 emissions.\u00a0 This will not be the last we hear of this issue, however, as there are state reporting laws that have been passed and other federal lawmakers have announced they will seek additional legislation to require Scope 3 reporting.\u00a0 We will have an Ag Law in the Field Podcast episode on this topic in the next few weeks.\u00a0 \u00a0[Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dtnpf.com\/agriculture\/web\/ag\/news\/business-inputs\/article\/2024\/03\/06\/final-sec-emissions-reporting-rule\">here<\/a>.]<\/p>\n<p><strong>*\u00a0 Corporate Transparency Act ruled unconstitutional by Alabama court; injunction entered for named plaintiffs.<\/strong>\u00a0 An Alabama federal court judge in <em>National Small Business United v. Yellen<\/em> recently found the Corporate Transparency Act unconstitutional in violation of the First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments.\u00a0 [Read Order <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalaglawcenter.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/cta-ruling.pdf\">here<\/a> and article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bakerlaw.com\/insights\/corporate-transparency-act-declared-unconstitutional-how-does-this-impact-your-company\/?fbclid=IwAR0R35O1JbL7hPpzLG_MLDIfjv4ejQe8yIkrxOThqp3kBCkQXph3M0uIO_A\">here<\/a>.]\u00a0 You may recall from <a href=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/2024\/01\/16\/reporting-required-for-entities-under-corporate-transparency-act\/\">this prior blog post<\/a>\u00a0that the CTA is a federal law requiring beneficial ownership information be reported for small entities created by filing documents with a Secretary of State such as an LLC or corporation.\u00a0 The judge issued an injunction prohibiting the US Department of the Treasury from enforcing the CTA against the named plaintiffs in the lawsuit.\u00a0 The Department of Treasury issued a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fincen.gov\/boi\">press release<\/a> that it will comply with the injunction, but that the CTA is still in effect for everyone other than the named plaintiffs in the case.\u00a0 The case will likely be appealed, but that has not been filed at this point. The National Agricultural Law Center will be hosting a free webinar next week on the CTA and this litigation.\u00a0 For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalaglawcenter.org\/webinars\/cta\/\">click here<\/a>.\u00a0 We previously did a podcast episode on the CTA <a href=\"https:\/\/aglaw.libsyn.com\/episode-170-amber-miller-and-ashley-pirtle-corporate-transparency-act-reporting\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>*\u00a0\u00a0<strong>Texas farmers file lawsuit against Synagro for selling fertilizer allegedly containing PFAS and causing extensive damage.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Five farmers near Grandview, Texas have filed suit against Synagro in a Maryland court claiming that the company sold them fertilizer for their fields that contained PFAS and resulted in contaminated water supplies, soil, and severe health impacts for humans and livestock. [Read article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dtnpf.com\/agriculture\/web\/ag\/crops\/article\/2024\/02\/20\/texas-farms-detail-pfas-lawsuit\">here<\/a> and Complaint <a href=\"https:\/\/peer.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/2024.02.27-First-Amended-Complaint-Date-Stamped.pdf\">here<\/a>.]\u00a0 We previously did a podcast episode discussing PFAS <a href=\"https:\/\/aglaw.libsyn.com\/episode-101-mary-thomas-hart-pfas-and-agriculture\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>*\u00a0 Last Sugar Mill in Texas shuts down citing ongoing water shortage issues.<\/strong>\u00a0 The Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, Inc. announced it has completed its last harvest and milling season after more than 50 years in operation.\u00a0 The Board of Directors cited issues with water shortages with Mexico as a main reason for the closure of the mill. [Read article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tpr.org\/environment\/2024-02-26\/the-last-sugar-mill-in-texas-shuts-down-because-of-ongoing-water-issues-with-mexico?utm_source=Texas%2BWater+Newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=9de15fe6e4-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_03_22_08_02_COPY_01&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_-86323a7a46-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&amp;mc_cid=9de15fe6e4&amp;mc_eid=1bdee99e2d\">here<\/a>.]<\/p>\n<p><strong>*\u00a0 EPA launches Office of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.<\/strong>\u00a0 The Environmental Protection Agency just announced that it will be establishing a new office to expand opportunities for engagement with agriculture and rural communities.\u00a0 This will be a new office within the EPA, and EPA Administrator, Michael Regan, says that by creating this office the EPA will &#8220;ensure agricultural and rural stakeholders will continue to have a seat at the table for many years to come.&#8221;\u00a0 The office will be led by Rod Snyder. [Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/newsreleases\/epa-launches-new-office-strengthen-engagement-agricultural-and-rural-communities\">here<\/a>.]<\/p>\n<p><strong>*\u00a0 Plaintiffs sue Wisconsin cranberry farms for violating the Clean Water Act.<\/strong>\u00a0 Two Wisconsin cranberry farms are facing allegations they violated the Clean Water Act in\u00a0<em>Courte Oreilles Lakes Ass&#8217;n, Inc v. Zawistowski<\/em>.\u00a0 The plaintiffs claim the farms have been making unpermitted discharges in violation of the Clean Water Act.\u00a0 Traditionally, cranberry bogs are exempt from Clean Water Act permitting requirements because they fall within the &#8220;irrigation return flow&#8221; exemption.\u00a0 [Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/nationalaglawcenter.org\/plaintiffs-claim-cranberry-bog-not-exempt-from-cwa-regulation\/\">here<\/a>.]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Upcoming Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ll be busy the next couple of weeks with several programs.\u00a0 On Tuesday, March 19, I&#8217;ll be virtually attending a meeting with the University of Houston Agricultural Law group.\u00a0 The following day,\u00a0 I will be in Lubbock at the Texas Tech University School of Law to talk about ag law with the Ag Law Society and to guest lecture in the agricultural law class.\u00a0 The following week, I&#8217;ll be speaking to the Texas Sorghum Growers Association and to a group of NRCS employees at their meetings.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, we are just a month away from our upcoming <a href=\"https:\/\/agriliferegister.tamu.edu\/ereg\/index.php?eventid=787469&amp;\">Ranchers Leasing Workshop<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/agriliferegister.tamu.edu\/ereg\/index.php?eventid=787317&amp;\">Owning Your Piece of Texas<\/a> programs in San Angelo!\u00a0 Make plans to join us.<\/p>\n<p>To see a full list of my upcoming programs, <a href=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/upcoming-presentations\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It has only been two weeks since our last Weekly Round Up, but there have been a number of major news items related to agricultural law! * Resources for producers and landowners impacted by Panhandle wildfires.\u00a0 On Monday, we posted a blog with information for producers and landowners who suffered losses during the wildfires about resources available. We have continued to update that document as additional resources have been announced.\u00a0 To read more, click here.\u00a0 In particular, I want to highlight an announcement from USDA about $6 million&#8230; <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/2024\/03\/15\/march-15-2024-weekly-round-up\/\">Read More &rarr;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2444,"featured_media":13010,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[36,83,82,6,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12946","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-business-entity-selection","category-corporate-transparency-act","category-pfas","category-water-law","category-weekly-round-up"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>March 15, 2024 Weekly Round Up - Texas Agriculture Law<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/agrilife.org\/texasaglaw\/2024\/03\/15\/march-15-2024-weekly-round-up\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"March 15, 2024 Weekly Round Up - Texas Agriculture Law\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"It has only been two weeks since our last Weekly Round Up, but there have been a number of major news items related to agricultural law! * Resources for producers and landowners impacted by Panhandle wildfires.\u00a0 On Monday, we posted a blog with information for producers and landowners who suffered losses during the wildfires about resources available. 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