On April 14, 2026, Governor Jim Pillen signed the Agricultural Data Privacy Act, LB525, after it cleared the Nebraska Unicameral 49-0. It is the first state law to set default rules for who owns and controls the data a farm generates.

In late August 2019, twelve warranty deeds conveying Arizona real estate to a Panamanian entity called the Harris 6 Foundation were recorded on a single day. Three days later, the man who signed them got married.

The Iowa Supreme Court has, for the first time, recognized the responsible corporate officer doctrine (RCOD) as a tool for interpreting the state’s environmental and public welfare statutes. In DNR v. Lilly, No.

The Iowa Supreme Court has clarified the boundaries of immunity under the state’s Domesticated Animal Activities Act, vacating an appellate court decision and affirming the dismissal of an $18.2 million personal injury lawsuit. 

Update: On August 17, 2026, the EPA filed its answer to the complaint.  

On June 5, 2026, the Iowa Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision in Chickasaw County Board of Review v. Property Assessment Appeal Board, No. 25-1002 (Iowa Sup. Ct. June 5, 2026).

On May 15, 2026, the Iowa Supreme Court issued its opinion in Streeter v. Dunn, No. 24-1753 (Iowa Sup. Ct.

On January 7, 2026, the Iowa Court of Appeals ruled that minority shareholders in a family farming corporation did not prove oppression or breach of fiduciary duty by the majority shareholders.

The case revolves around Joe Wedeking, who owned a mobile home park and was negotiating with MSS Capital, LLC (MSS) for the potential sale of the property.

Beginning in the 1970s, Toney and his family rented a twenty-four-acre parcel of land—known as the “Y farm”—from Ruth Parker.

In 2001, Jeffrey and Shirlee Haw purchased a 32-acre property near Cresco, Iowa, with an easement over two adjacent City-owned lots (Lots 1 and 5) to access their land.

This article provides a general overview of the procedures followed during a Compensation Commission hearing conducted by a county sheriff’s department in Iowa.

Iowa's 2025 legislative session ended on May 15, 2025. Below is a summary of legislative activity of interest to farmers and rural landowners. While most bills will be effective July 1, 2025, several have already gone into effect.

On October 16, 2024, the Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed the district court’s decision to dismiss a trust beneficiary’s claim that the bank trustee breached its duty when failing to advise the beneficiary about the power of appointment granted to h

Time is running out to avoid automatic renewal of a 2024 farm lease in Iowa.

Because of tax credits created by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for clean fuel production, some farmers may in the near future receive a higher price for selling crops to renewable fuel producers (i.e.

This presentation is perfect for land owners, township trustees, farm tenants, and anyone interested in understanding Iowa's fence laws.

In this session, you'll learn:

On August 28, 2024, the Iowa Utilities Commission granted Summit Carbon Solutions, LLC, a hazardous liquid pipeline permit.

In a case of first impression in Iowa, the Iowa Supreme Court today ruled that common ownership of adjacent parcels eradicates otherwise existing claims of boundary by acquiescence by subsequent purchasers.

Many Iowans have been impacted by recent severe storms.  This post summarizes relevant notices and relief issued by IRS, FEMA, and the Iowa Department of Revenue.