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Professor of Agricultural Law and Taxation
Washburn University School of Law | Author, Speaker, RFD-TV & Radio Host
Latest Articles
The McBee Crop Insurance Fraud Case:
10/27/2026
Overview Federal crop insurance is an important part of the agricultural safety net, helping farmers manage production and revenue risks. The program,…
Wetlands Regulation After Sackett
10/24/2026
Overview For decades federal agencies have repeatedly attempted to expand their regulatory authority beyond the boundaries established by Congress. Few areas demonstrate…
USDA’s $8 Billion Farm Aid Program
10/20/2026
Introduction On October 19, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it would make $8 billion available for one-time payments…
Extending Chapter 12 Repayment Plans
10/15/2026
Overview Agricultural operations are inherently subject to financial uncertainty. Drought, rising input costs, declining commodity prices, and livestock losses can quickly undermine…
Latest Commentary
When the Majority Is Not Enough – Protecting Rural America in an Increasingly Urban Political System
08/09/2026
Prof. Roger A. McEowen Overview There is a political problem developing in Kansas and, more broadly, throughout rural America that deserves more…
The Plowshare and the Pen: How Agrarian Crisis Forged the American Republic
07/01/2026
A Semiquincentennial Reflection on Shays’ Rebellion, Property, and Constitutional Order Roger A. McEowen July 1, 2026 Overview As the United States marks its…
Is the Kansas Judicial Nominating Commission Failing Farmers and Ranchers?
06/16/2026
Roger A. McEowenJune 16, 2026 Overview As someone who has been involved in the practice of law and/or legal education for the…
The E-85 Illusion: A Law and Economics Critique of Year-Round Ethanol Mandates
05/22/2026
Roger A. McEowenMay 22, 2026 Overview Capitol Hill is once again captivated by the allure of a seemingly straightforward populist fix: the…
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