Ag Law In The Field

Understanding your property tax bill is crucial for any landowner, but what happens when you think it's wrong? In this episode, we dive into the first part of a series on protesting your property taxes with Dr. Blake Bennett. Learn about the grounds for protest, the necessary documentation, and the steps you need to take to challenge your assessment. Don't miss this essential information for Texas landowners!   Contact Info for Blake Bennett (Email) b-bennett@tamu.edu (Phone) 972-952-9273   Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Dr. Bennett previous podcasts Special use property tax valuation Wildlife management property tax valuation     Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit,  AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, and AgTexas

Parks Brown is back with another new and emerging topic, pore space! Join in and listen as we walk through pore space and all the legal issues pertaining to it.  Contact Info for Parks Brown (Email) pbrown@uhlfitzsimons.com (Website) http://uhlfitzsimons.com   Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Previous podcast episodes Produced Water from Oil and Gas Companies Garcia's Mexican Food

Get ready to dive deep into the world of agricultural and environmental law! We're fortunate to have one of the nation's leading environmental lawyers joining us today. Brigit will provide an in-depth overview of the current legal landscape surrounding Dicamba, a topic of significant interest and debate within the agricultural industry.   Contact Info for Brigit Rollins (Email) brollins@uark.edu (Phone) 707-494-3138   Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Brigit's prior Dicamba podcast episode National Agricutlrual Law Center website Dicamba decision vacating label   Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit,  AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, and AgTexas  

Two of our favorites are back! Jim Bradbury and Jesse Richardson join me to talk about the Final Ag Law Lessons we could all learn from the hit TV Series Yellowstone.    Contact Info for Jim Bradbury (Email) jim@bradburycounsel.com  (Website) http://bradburycounsel.com/ (Twitter) @jimbluewind   Contact Info for Jesse Richardson (Email)  jesse.Richardson@mail.wvu.edu (Phone) 304-293-9460 (Twitter)  @jessejames8785   Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Eminent Domain Conservation Easements Estate Planning Succession Planning Probate Inheritance Tax Capital Gains Tax Farm Animal Liability Act Will Workers' Compensation Prior Episodes with Jim Bradbury  Prior Episodes with Jesse Richardson   Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit,  AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, and AgTexas

It's that time again!  My friend, Paul Goeringer, and I team up every December to record our Ag Law Year in Review episode for my Ag Law in the Field Podcast and Paul's Maryland Risk Management Education Podcast. This year, our list included lots of interesting topics...see if you agree with our top legal issues. Be sure to check out our resource list at the end of the podcast! You can find these linked below as well.  Contact Info for Paul Goeringer (Email)  lgoering@umd.edu (Twitter)  @aglawpaul (Blog)  http://agrisk.umd.edu/  (Podcast)  https://marylandagpodcast.org/  Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Corporate Transparency Act Blogs Corporate Transparency Act Podcast Beef Cattle Electronic Tag Update Beef Cattle Electronic Tag Update Podcast Texas v. New Mexico Water Update Ag Law in the Field Podcast Texas Agriculture Law Blog Texas Agriculture Law YouTube AgRisk Library Southern Ag Today The National Agricultural Law Center Ohio Agricultural Law Blog Iowa State University - Cen ter for Agricultural

As we are closing in on the deadline for Pasture, Range, and Forage Insurance, we had Rachel Myers join us on the show today explaining all things related to "Rainfall Insurance". The deadline for 2025 sign-ups for PRF insurance is Dec. 1st!   Contact Info for Rachel Myers (Email)  (Website)  Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show RMA PRF Decision Support Tool Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit,  AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, and AgTexas      

With the increase in direct beef sales businesses, we asked Audra Smith to join us on the show today. Audra has a number of clients in the direct beef sales space.  We walk through the legal considerations for producers interested in this type of business.    Contact Info for Audra Smith (Email)  (Website)  Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Where’s the Beef?: Legal and Economic Considerations for Direct Beef Sales Where’s the Beef?: Legal and Economic Considerations for Direct Beef Sales - Workshop Where’s the Beef?: Legal and Economic Considerations for Direct Beef Sales - Videos Current Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Warehousing Practice in Manufacturing, Packing, or Holding Human Food.  Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit,  AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, and AgTexas  

There is no shortage of legal news, regulations, and cases involving environmental marketing.  Today, we have Natalie Rainer join us on the Ag Law in the Field Podcast to talk us through some of the major issues facing businesses when it comes to these types of issues.    Contact Info for Natalie Rainer (Email)  (Website)  Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Previous Episodes with Nate Huff FTC - "Green Guides" Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit,  AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, and AgTexas  

Today on the show, another Ag Law Legend, Don Uchtmann, joins us! Be sure to tune in and listen to how Don became interested in ag law, where his career took him, and the advice he has for new and upcoming lawyers.    Contact Info for Don Uchtmann (Email)  (Website)  Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show American Agricultural Law Association Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit,  AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, and AgTexas  

September is National Suicide Prevention Month.  In honor of that, we have Brian Reisinger on our Ag Law in the Field Podcast to talk about his family's story related to farm and ranch mental health.  Brian is the author of a new book - "Land Rich, Cash Poor," which offers an interesting overview of the history and cause of the decrease in the number of farms cross the United States.  Additionally, Brian wrote a powerful opinion piece in USDA Today discussing the mental health crisis facing America's agricultural producers. Above all, Brian's story is one of family, resilience, and hope.  If you or someone you know is struggling, please remember, you are not alone.  There is help available.  There is hope, even in the darkness.  Contact Info for Brian Reisinger (Twitter): BrianJReisinger   Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show USA Today Opinion Piece: https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2024/09/02/america-farms-mental-health-agriculture/74981037007/ Land Rich, Cash Poor book: https://a.co/d/8GkUME5

This week we have Garrett Reed on the show.  Garrett is in the agricultural law practice group at McAfee & Taft in Oklahoma City.  We talk through the different types of common equine agreements, the importance of putting these agreements in writing, and some of the key contents that would be included in each agreement.    Contact Info for Garrett Reed  (Email) garrett.reed@mcafeetaft.com (Website) https://www.mcafeetaft.com/bios/garrett-j-reed/    Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Prior podcasts Progressive Cattlemen Article - Equine Agreements National Agricultural Law Center - State Compilations     Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit,  AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, and AgTexas

The USDA has finalized a new rule related to electronic eartags for certain cattle crossing state lines. Chelsea Good from the Livestock Marketing Association joined me on the Ag Law in the Field Podcast to give us the rundown.   Contact Info for Chelsea Good Email:  cgood@lmaweb.com Phone:  816-305-9540   Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Prior Podcast Episodes Interstate Livestock  Traceability Final Rule   Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit,  AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, and AgTexas  

John Dillard, a Principal Attorney at OFW Law in Washington, DC, is on the show to help us walk through the recent USDA Regulations!   Contact Info for John Dillard (Email)  jdillard@ofwlaw.com  (Phone) 202-518-6349 (Twitter) @DCAgLawyer (Website) https://www.ofwlaw.com/attorneys/john-g-dillard/    Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Prior John Dillard Podcasts   Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit,  AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, and AgTexas  

Two of our favorite law professors are back!  Jesse Richardson and Athony Schutz join me in discussing some of the decisions coming from the SCOTUS!   Contact Info for Jesse Richardson (Email)  jesse.Richardson@mail.wvu.edu (Phone) 304-293-9460 (Twitter)  @jessejames8785   Contact Info for Anthony Schutz (Website) https://law.unl.edu/anthony-schutz/  (Twitter) https://twitter.com/anthony_schutz    Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Prior Jesse Richardson Podcasts Prior Anthony Schutz Podcasts Duane Morris - Animal Law Development Blog  AALA - American Agricultural Law Association   Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit,  AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, and AgTexas  

Join us this week as we talk with Shane Kiefer, a Certified Wildlife Biologist and a Senior Property Tax Consultant. Shane is discussing all the things Small Acreage Landowners should consider and be aware of when buying property.   Info for Shane Kiefer  Website   Phone - 512-894-3479 Links to Other Topics Access to landlocked property/easements - Podcast Special Use Property Tax - Podcast Wildlife Management Property Tax Valuation - Podcast Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit,  AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, and AgTexas

Join us this week as Greg Lehrmann discusses the dos and dont's of 1031 Exchanges and lots of examples of what can be done with future funds!   Contact Info for Greg Lehrmann Email   Website   Links to Other Topics  Prior Blog Posts on Capital Gains  Prior Podcasts on Capital Gains Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit,  AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, and AgTexas  

Join us this week as we have frequent guests Shannon Ferrell and Dr. Bart Fischer return to the show! We are discussing our recent law review artricle looking at the unintended consequences of USDA payment  limits on farm and ranch transition planning.    Contact Info for Shannon Ferrell  Email   (Twitter)  @shanferrell Website   Contact Info for Dr. Bart Fischer Email  Website Agricultural and Food Policy Center Links to Other Topics Past Podcasts with Shannon Past Podcast with Dr. Bart Fischer  Law Review article  Southern Ag Today article   Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit,  AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, and AgTexas  

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  Grant Heinrich, a family farmer and agribusiness operator from the South Plains of Texas, shared his story in a powerful video focused on mental health and suicide in a farming family and community.  Hear more about Grant's story and the impact the video had in this episode. Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show  Grant's video Prior podcast episodes on mental health    Contact Info for Grant Heinrich grantheinrich1@gmail.com    Contact Info for Miquela Smith  Email Website Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit,  AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, and AgTexas  

Join us this week as we discuss Brine Mining with Josh Ellis. Listen in and learn what Brine Mining is and what all it entails and what area of the State this might be happening in soon! Contact Info for Josh Ellis Email Website Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit,  AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, Texas Ranch Sales and AgTexas  

Megan Houdeshel and Kayla Race from Dorsey and Whitney LLP join us this week to discuss recent climiate disclosure laws and regulations.  We walk through new disclosure laws passed by California and the new disclosure rule issued by the SEC, and focus on how these laws may impact agriculture and agribusinsses.  Shortly after we recordeded this episode, the SEC announced it will stay the implementation of its climate rule due to pending litigation. The SEC said it will “continue vigorously defending” the rule’s validity in court, but believes that “justice so requires” a stay on the rule due to the ongoing litigation. Contact Info for Megan Houdeshel Email Website Contact Info for Kayla Race Email Website Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit,  AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, Texas Ranch Sales and AgTexas