Article Written By: Brian Calhoun “Cal” Mundell

The “Sport of Kings” has been troubled with on-the-track equine fatalities, with many speculating the cause to be illegal drugging of racehorses by their trainers. In this article, author Cal Mundell discusses fatal equine injuries, correlations with illegal drugging, and responses by horse racing regulators.

Note Written By: Mallie Myers

As it stands, there is no federal authority or comprehensive guidance on the usage of working animals. In this note, author Mallie Myers examines the sparse current laws on the breeding, training, and certifying canine working animals, advocating for a more centralized approach.

Note Written By: Caitlyn Barnes

While many countries including the UK, Japan, Australia and Germany have banned Lasix on the day of race, the United States is much less restrictive. In this note, Caitlyn Barnes discusses the controversial equine drug and how it is currently used in the United States. Caitlyn pushes for the country to follow other countries and ban the substance.

Note Written By: Benjamin Dennison

While many lawmakers call for stricter laws and enhanced border security, agribusiness lobbyists have a differing opinion. In this note, author Benjamin Dennison examines how immigration policy affects agribusiness and ultimately shapes how food is put on our tables.

Comment Written By: Amanda Mullins Bear

In 2014, Kentucky passed a juvenile justice bill referred to as “SB 200.” Part of this bill allows communities to reinvest savings from decreasing incarceration rates in favor of community-based programs to improve outcomes for children and families. This comment discusses SB 200 and pushes for more investment in new and innovative youth programs such as equine therapy.

Note Written By: Andrew Gillespie

This Note explains why the shift in U.S. coal production serves as a backdrop for a new regulatory energy policy in which the U.S. is a prominent exporter of energy, especially of underutilized domestic fossil fuels. Part I discusses the history and current state of U.S. energy policy, focusing not only on domestic policies but also on energy policies concerning global energy consumption.

Note Written By: Connor D. Hicks

The Ohio River Basin now faces a proliferation of abandoned oil and gas wells which present environmental, economic, and public health risks to nearly 25 million residents in the Ohio River Basin. However, coordinated reporting methods, reformation of the bond system, and other substantive policy changes can correct the issue before the consequences are irreparable.

Article Written By: Logan A. Kogan

There is a legal difference between farms and fields that are designated as a converted wetland. In this article, the author Lawrence A. Kogan explores Congress’s true intent when using the term of art “wetland” and “converted wetland” in the Food Security Act of 1985.

Article Written By: Rafael Leal-Arcas, Filipa Santos, Danai Papadea

Latvia, Portugal, and the European Union have a policy on clean energy, electricity, and smart technologies. In this article the authors explore the relationship development between them and the feasibility of smart grids’ and other new tools and technologies’ popularization in the context of the Latvian and Portuguese electricity markets.

Article Written By: Becky L. Jacobs & Chelsea Jacobs

The USDA certification of “organic” and the public’s perception of the term are not the same thing. The authors of this piece explore what the term really means.

Note Written By: Lexington Souers

Low-income families struggle to find sustainable and nutritious food, which is often more expensive, and as a result face severe health problems. In this Note, Lexington Souers examines food assistance programs and how communities can benefit.

Note Written By: Andrew Bocanumenth

Agriculture is a source of pride for Kentucky and agritourism is a great way to spur economic development and showcase the great things the state has to offer. In this Note, Andrew Bocanumenth evaluates how regulations have hindered progress in this area.

Note Written By: Jordan Jennings

With an aging demographic, the number of black farmers in America could see a decline in years to come. In this Note, Jordan Jennings pushes for more urban agricultural programs to remedy this problem.

Note Written By: Cyrus B. Saffari

How will a gas tax effect the state of Kentucky which is a large coal state? What about cars that don’t use gas such as Hybrid cars? Cyrus B. Saffari explores this issue while looking into HB 609.

Article Written By: Michael L. Smith

Ever wonder if it is illegal to walk by a body of water shoot a fish? In this article, the author examines the legality of this practice throughout the United States

Comment Written By: Ryan Quarles

Kentucky’s history is entwined with the history of hemp. In this Comment, Commissioner of Agriculture of Kentucky, Ryan Quarles overviews the laws, history, and future of Kentucky’s hemp program.

Article Written By: Brian P. Sylvester, Nathan A. Beaver, Kara Schoonover & Jonathon I. Tietz

Meat grown outside an animal is longer science fiction. It is reality. In this article, the authors explore the legal pathway for cell-based meat.

Article Written By: Roger A. McEowen

It is clear that the government must provide compensation for when they take physical property. What is not so clear is when the property is not necessarily physical such as airspace rights. This article explores three different legal tests to help this matter.

Note Written By: Eli Bronn

“Deer farms” and game ranching of cervids has caused a significant spread of CWD among cervids. The effects? An unprecedented epidemic. In this note, Eli Bronn discusses the CWD epidemic arguing that game ranching and cervid farming should be banned in the U.S.

Note Written By: Paige Kregor

As agricultural cooperatives develop, issues surrounding the continued protection provided for such cooperatives under Federal Antitrust Laws, as well as concerns with the lack of governance and representation for small-town farmers the traditional cooperatives were formed to empower, become more prevalent.