Review of National Conference - Top Environmental Issues for 2026
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Here are the top three issues I heard about at the ABA’s SEER conference in Washington DC that could impact agriculture in 2026.
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The Schroeder Ag Blog addresses issues facing farmers, ranchers, and businesses involved with crops, livestock, dairy, and meat production.
Another Government Flooding Takings Case!
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On April 16, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that property owners could pursue their federal inverse condemnation claims against the State of Texas through the existing state law.
Read More2024: Water Problems in the Heartland
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In the Midwest, we’ve historically had more than enough water for everyone. This usually meant a hands off approach to water regulation. But 2024 may be the year that changes the status quo.
Read MoreIndiana Agriculture in Laos
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This year, I traveled to Laos with our state’s ag leadership program. Laos is a hot communist country bombed by the U.S. not that long ago and it couldn’t be more different from its neighbors.
Read MoreSupreme Court Limits Federal Clean Water Act Jurisdiction
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The Court narrowed the reach of the Clean Water Act in Sackett v. EPA by limiting what wetlands are considered Waters of the United States (WOTUS).
Read MoreIndiana Agriculture in Korea
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The Korean Peninsula is a land of opposites—modern and ancient, high-tech and steeped in tradition, North and South. During a recent trip, I learned about South Korean farming and the role US agriculture plays in today’s South Korea.
Read MoreModern Agriculture Goes to College
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This spring, I was happy to be invited to speak to students at different events at Indiana University and at Purdue University. I think the future of agriculture is in good hands.
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How Will Indiana's Isolated Wetlands Act Impact Agriculture?
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Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb signed the controversial isolated wetlands bill into law on April 29, 2021. What, if anything, does that mean for agriculture?
Read MoreFake Meat: When "Beef" Isn't Beef
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The U.S. Cattlemen's Association recently filed a petition asking the USDA to issue a formal definition of "beef" as meat derived from cattle. This has set off a battle over labels with makers of lab-grown "clean meat" and plant-based meat substitutes. So just what is "beef"?
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We opened our office ten years ago. Here’s a short look at how agriculture and the practice of law have changed during that time.