New: The Stable & Farm Brief© — Vol. 6 · Week of August 10, 2026.
A week of unfinished business — a Farm Bill markup dead on a 10-11 tie, a 60-day crop insurance lifeline, and Oklahoma’s groundwater law twelve weeks out.
Five items, plain English, with takeaways. … More New: The Stable & Farm Brief© — Vol. 6 · Week of August 10, 2026
New World screwworm is a serious wound parasite, and FDA has temporarily authorized a prescription Ivermectin Liquid for Horses product for short‑term prevention. Stable & Farm Legal outlines the limits of this EUA and how it fits into barn policies, contracts, and veterinary decision‑making. … More New World Screwworm & Horses Update: FDA Emergency Ivermectin Use
Agricultural and equine businesses operate in environments where legal issues rarely stay confined to the abstract. A change in regulation, a contract problem, a governance question, or a shift in industry practice can affect operations long before it feels like a “legal matter” in the traditional sense. That is why we created The Stable & … More Why We Created The Stable & Farm Brief©
Agriculture is often evaluated as a discrete sector, measured primarily by production output. That framing is incomplete—and it matters. When agriculture is viewed too narrowly, its true economic role is underestimated, leading to gaps in policy, risk assessment, and strategic decision-making. In Agriculture as Economic Infrastructure: Why It Matters—and What Must Be Done, I explain … More Agriculture Isn’t Just an Industry—Reframing It as Infrastructure Changes How We Value, Regulate, and Protect It
Agriculture is often discussed as one industry among many—measured, compared, and ranked based on its contribution to gross domestic product. It is frequently cited as representing only a small percentage of the economy. While that statistic may be technically accurate, it reflects an incomplete understanding of agriculture’s true value. … More 🌾 Agriculture Is Not Just a Sector™
On September 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State announced changes to its nonimmigrant visa interview waiver policy, effective October 1, 2025 (U.S. Department of State, 2025). The update narrows eligibility for applicants seeking to renew or apply for visas without an in-person interview.
… More US Visa Interview Waiver Policy Changes for H-2A Workers
On February 26, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a comprehensive $1 billion strategy to combat the ongoing avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak, aiming to protect the poultry industry and reduce soaring egg prices. … More USDA Launches $1 Billion Plan to Fight Avian Flu & Lower Egg Prices
According to a recent article on feedstuffs.com , U.S. egg farmers, led by the United Egg Producers (UEP), are convening on Capitol Hill to advocate for immediate and decisive action. Since the onset of the current HPAI outbreak in 2022, the industry has suffered the loss of approximately 117 million egg-laying hens, with nearly 20 million birds lost in 2025 alone. … More Egg Producers Head to Capitol Hill
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has proposed establishing the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan (US SHIP) as a national, voluntary program to enhance the health status of U.S. swine herds and opens comment period. … More Proposed Rules Establishing the US Swine Health Improvement Plan: Oklahoma Stakeholders Encouraged to Submit Comments