1988 Archived AgLaw

JANUARY

  • FMHA FORECLOSURES REPORT
  • SECURITY INTEREST ATTACHES TO HARVESTED CROPS
  • FCIC: SOME BARS TO RECOVERY
  • COOP’S SECURITY INTEREST IN CROPS
  • BUENO V. MATTNER AFFIRMED
  • IRC SECTION 521 QUALIFICATIONS
  • IMMUNITY OF FMHA OFFICIALS
  • SWAMPBUSTER, SODBUSTER AND CONSERVATION COMPLIANCE PROGRAMS – FINAL REG’S

 

FEBRUARY

  • RECLAMATION LAW AMENDMENTS
  • IMPACT OF THE BUDGET RECONCILIATION ACT
  • AGRICULTURAL CREDIT ACT OF 1987
  • IN DEPTH: SOME OBSERVATION THE CHAPTER 12 FAMILY FARMER CONCEPT

 

MARCH

  • THE POULTRY PRODUCERS FINANCIAL PROTECTION AC OF 1987
  • DIESEL FUEL EXCISE TAX COLLECTION PROCEDURES
  • RESTRICTIVE TRANSFER PROVISIONS OF COOPERATIVE UPHELD IN BANKRUPTCY
  • AN ARGUMENT FOR PIK AND ROLL WITH SECTION 77 ELECTION
  • ARCOREN V. PETERS CONTINUED
  • IN DEPTH: MAJOR CHANGES IN ASCS PAYMENT LIMITATION LAW COMMENCING IN 1989
  • FLORIDA AG DEPARTMENT’S DESTRUCTION OF HEALTHY CITRUS TREES

 

APRIL

  • FICA CHANGES AFFECT AGRICULTURE
  • NO MORE “SWEAT EQUITY” IN FARM BANKRUPTCIES
  • IN DEPTH: GROUNDWATER ISSUES EMERGE AS FOCUS OF FIFRA REFORM
  • MISSISSIPPI COURT FIRST TO CONSIDER AGRICULTURAL CREDIT ACT OF 1987
  • NATIONAL CENTER FOR AGRICULTURAL LAW RESEARCH AND INFORMATION
  • FARMER BUYER HELD O BE A MERCHANT

 

MAY

  • SOME RELIEF FROM CAPITALIZATION RULES
  • USDA PAYMENT LIMITATIONS RULE STRUCK DOWN
  • IN DEPTH: CALIFORNIA’S PROPOSITION 65- IMPLICATIONS FOR AGRICULTURE
  • MEDIATION FUNDS
  • JOB FAIR
  • PROPOSED REGS IMPLEMENTING CONGRESSIONAL CHANGES IN PAYMENT LIMITATION RULES FOR 1989 CROP YEAR

 

JUNE

  • JEWELL V.  BANK OF AMERICAN OVERTURNED
  • COURT RULES FARMERS HAVE UNCONDITIONAL RIGHT TO REACQUIRE FARMLAND AT APPRAISED FAIR MARKET VALUE
  • IN DEPTH: CHAPTER 12 AND DEBTS ARISING FROM A FARMING OPERATION
  • CLASSIFICATION, PERFECTION OF SECURITY INTERESTS
  • DAMAGES FOR IMPROPERLY GRADED SOYBEANS

 

JULY

  • “JEWELL” LENDER LIABILITY CASE REVERSED
  • REVIEW OF “PERSON” DETERMINATIONS
  • IN DEPTH: FARM PRODUCTS CENTRAL FILING UPDATE
  • ORAL CONTRACT WITH COOPERATIVE UPHELD
  • SECURITY INTERESTS IN “GROWING CROPS” VS. “FARM PRODUCTS”

 

AUGUST

  • SUPREME COURT RULES THAT INTERIOR SECRETARY EXCEEDED AUTHORITY IN RESERVOIR WATER CONTRACT
  • STATE COMMODITY COMMISSION LEGISLATION UPHELD
  • IN DEPTH: CHAPTER 12: A SELECTIVE REVIEW OF RECENT COURT DECISIONS
  • USDA REVISES HORSE PROTECTION RULES
  • CALIFORNIA COURT SUPPORTS UPLAND IRRIGATORS
  • LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES TO DAIRY CATTLE FROM NEUTRAL-TO-EARTH VOLTAGE

 

SEPTEMBER

  • IMPLIED RIGHT OF ACTION UNDER THE FARM CREDIT ACT REVISITED
  • PAYMENT LIMITATION FINAL RULES FOR THE 1989 CROP YEAR
  • IN DEPTH: THE DISASTER ASSISTANCE ACT OF 1988
  • COURT DENIES RESTRUCTURING REVIEW
  • AG CREDIT ACT OF 1987 AND FARMERS IN BANKRUPTCY
  • CREDITOR INTERESTS IN FEDERAL FARM PROGRAM PAYMENTS

 

OCTOBER

  • FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION’S FINAL BORROWERS’ RIGHTS REGULATIONS
  • PRODUCTION DISTRICTS – A NEW TWIST
  • IN DEPTH: CAN FARMERS AND HUNTER CO-EXIST: FEE HUNTING AND OTHER ALTERNATIVES?
  • FEDERAL REGISTER IN BRIEF

 

NOVEMBER

  • 1988 FIFRA AMENDMENTS
  • HIGHLIGHTS OF TECHNICAL AND MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE ACT OF 1988
  • IN DEPTH: HAZARDS OF THE WORKPLACE REVISITED
  • MILK MARKETING ORDER AMENDMENTS
  • PATRONAGE-SOURCED INCOME FROM CCC STORAGE CREDITS

 

DECEMBER

  • RELIEF UNDER AG CREDIT ACT OF 1987 MAY HAVE TAX IMPLICATIONS
  • FMHA’S NET RECOVERY VALUE
  • IN DEPTH: HAZARDS OF THE WORKPLACE – AN EMPLOYERS’ OBLIGATION TO DISCLOSE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC
  • DISASTER ASSISTANCE ACT MATERIALS
  • MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY FOR HAZARDOUS WASTES DEPOSITED ON A FARMJANUARY