Arbitration, Federal Preemption, and a Crop Denial Claim: Why One Farmer Had No Recourse
Mariah Corpus | June 23, 2026
A USDA NAD Appeal Determination lays bare the legal machinery that can strip a farmer of all recourse – even after an insurance company retroactively slashes coverage by half a million dollars. Case Alert · Federal Crop Insurance · USDA NAD 2025W000435 · July 16, 2025 A farmer works 6,300 acres. He grows spring and…
When Federal Hemp Crop Insurance Fails: What One Farmer’s $4 Million Claim Can Teach Your Family Farm
Mariah Corpus | June 16, 2026
A 2026 USDA National Appeals Division determination involving hemp crop insurance exposes a critical documentation requirement that can void your coverage entirely – even after your premiums are accepted and your policy is issued. Case Alert · Federal Crop Insurance · USDA NAD 2025S000417 · May 7, 2026 A farmer plants more than 2,750 acres…
A Family Apple Farm, a Decade of Legal Battles, and a Crop Denial Claim That Led Nowhere: What NAD Case Teaches Every Farmer
Mariah Corpus | June 9, 2026
A multigenerational apple farm fought its crop insurance company through arbitration, federal district court, the Sixth Circuit, and two separate Section 20(i) appeals – and lost every time. Here is why, and what it means for your family farm and farming operations. Case Alert · Federal Crop Insurance · USDA NAD 2025E000198 · June 13,…
When the USDA Says No: How a Crop Law Attorney Can Fight Back for Your Farm
Mariah Corpus | June 5, 2026
A federal crop insurance denial can feel like the end. Understanding your appeal rights – and having the right legal partner – can make all the difference for your family farm. Agricultural Law Review and Federal Crop Insurance & NAD Appeals Every growing season, American farmers plant with hope and harvest with risk. Drought,…
