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Agribusiness

Overview

As one of the nation’s preeminent agribusiness practices, we have a deep understanding of the industry and its unique legal challenges, which informs the sophisticated counsel we provide to leading companies that produce and distribute crop protection products, seeds, fertilizer, biologicals and agricultural equipment. We advocate for your interests on a wide range of matters including mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, multi-plaintiff product liability and other complex litigation, government regulation, environmental issues, real estate, and labor and immigration. Our active involvement in the agribusiness industry also includes membership in your trade associations, authoring legal and industry analysis, and sponsoring a biannual national food and agricultural law conference.

Insights & Events

Latest

Blog Post January 2026

Transforming Agriculture and Environmental Markets with Innovation in Green Ammonia and Fertilizer

Deanna’s Dialogues: Navigating Carbon Sustainability
2 min read
Updates January 2026

State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q1 2026 (and Beyond)

New Employee Protections and Employer Obligations in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, and Washington
18 min read
Updates January 2026

Five Things to Know Now About New York’s Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Program

Reporting Entities Must Track 2026 GHG Emissions Now
8 min read
Updates August 2025

The EU Data Act: Impact on Connected Products and Device Manufacturers

Any Organisation Established Outside the EU but Operating in the EU Market Will Potentially Fall Within Scope
14 min read
July 23, 2025

Making AI Work for Ag: Tools, Hurdles & What’s Next

Expert Exchange
1 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap July 23, 2025

AI Tools in Agriculture: What to Know Before You Buy In

Tech Hub LIVE
1 min read
News June 2025

Breia Schleuss Named a 2025 ‘Notable Leaders in Banking’ Honoree by Twin Cities Business

1 min read
Speaking Engagement Recap February 24, 2025

Trump 2.0: Trade Policy Review, Outlooks, and Mitigating Risk - Washington, DC

2025 ARA Winter Board Meeting & Fly-In
1 min read
News December 2024

Mike Stewart Named “Minnesota ICON” By Minnesota Lawyer

1 min read
Event Recap November 09, 2023 CLE

2023 Food & Agribusiness National Conference

1 min read
Insights
Blog Post January 2026

Transforming Agriculture and Environmental Markets with Innovation in Green Ammonia and Fertilizer

Deanna’s Dialogues: Navigating Carbon Sustainability
2 min read
Updates January 2026

State & Local Employment Law Developments: Q1 2026 (and Beyond)

New Employee Protections and Employer Obligations in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Louisiana, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, and Washington
18 min read
Updates January 2026

Five Things to Know Now About New York’s Mandatory Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Program

Reporting Entities Must Track 2026 GHG Emissions Now
8 min read
Updates August 2025

The EU Data Act: Impact on Connected Products and Device Manufacturers

Any Organisation Established Outside the EU but Operating in the EU Market Will Potentially Fall Within Scope
14 min read
Updates March 2025

Trump Administration’s America First Investment Policy to Bring Changes to CFIUS and Outbound Investment Reviews

New Risks and Opportunities for Both Foreign and Domestic Investors
6 min read
Updates December 2024

Butterfly Nets and Business Bets: How Proposed Protections for Monarchs Could Snare Agribusiness, Renewables and Development

Public Comment Sought on Exceptions
4 min read
Updates November 2024

Ranchers-Cattlemen Legal Fund Challenges USDA Electronic Ear-Tag Rule

Another Challenge in the Post-Chevron World
4 min read
Podcast November 2023

Rachael Dettmann Spiegel Addresses Animal Feed and Pet Food Industry Takeaways on ‘FeedStuffs in Focus’ Podcast

1 min read
Media Mentions August 2023

Michael Abbott Discusses Iowa Mergers and Acquisitions With Business Record

3 min read
Media Mentions June 2023

Global Ag Tech Initiative Interviews Carolyn Gunkel on Agricultural Technology Industry

2 min read

Meet The Team

Meet The Full Agribusiness Team