With apologies to English singer-songwriter Adele, a look back at 2021 could be characterized by a line in her song titled “Hello,” reflecting dairy’s current relationship with past conditions and times.

This year has seen several developments in legal issues impacting not only hay and forage operations but all agricultural operations, from the legalization of hemp to continued battles over “Waters of the U.S.” Let’s look at the top five developments in agricultural law in 2019.