Author: Elf

After the September 11 attacks, Congress became more focused on protecting American agriculture from terrorism. This is because agriculture is important for the economy and stability of the country. During the Cold War, the US and Soviet Union researched ways to harm each other’s agriculture. This threat still exists today, so policymakers are working on…

More and more people are into drinking raw cow, goat, and sheep milk, which means it hasn’t been pasteurized to kill harmful germs. Some say pasteurization takes away good stuff in milk, like nutrients and helpful bacteria. But raw milk can make people sick, and the rules about selling it are different in each state.…

Our ancestors’ burial sites are in danger of being destroyed, and that means we could lose valuable information about how they lived. These sites are important because they help us understand our past and our way of life today. If we don’t protect them, we could lose irreplaceable knowledge about our history. It’s up to…

Oral arguments in court are often not as important as they seem. Judges might have already made up their minds, and lawyers can struggle to answer tough questions on the spot. It costs a lot of time and money for everyone involved. But the goal is still the same: to make sure the court makes…

Agroterrorism and bioterrorism are ways that people might try to harm the food supply and agriculture. Since 9/11, there have been more security measures, but there is still a risk. The industry that uses planes to spray crops is important for making sure our food is pest-free and can be sold around the world. This…

Homeowner associations in Florida can’t stop you from using water-saving landscaping. If they tell you to fix your lawn, you have rights. There are some unclear parts of the law, but experts are working to make it clearer. In 2001, during a drought, a state senator introduced a bill to allow homeowners to use xeriscaping…

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a serious illness that affects deer, elk, and moose. It’s caused by misfolded proteins called prions and can damage the nervous system, leading to death. While there’s no strong evidence that humans can get CWD, it’s important to be cautious. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has put new…

In a Florida court, it’s common for parties in a case to make agreements before a trial starts. These agreements, called stipulations, cover things that both sides agree on and help the trial move along smoothly. But sometimes mistakes can happen, like agreeing to an old version of a law by accident. This happened to…

This article talks about what happens to a person’s home after they die if they leave it to someone who is not their spouse, even though the law says they should leave it to their spouse. The article suggests that the spouse can give up their rights to the home so that the person the…