Ag Law In The Field

With tax season right around the corner, you do not want to miss this podcast! Join us as we check in with Paul Neiffer and discuss the Top 10 Farm Tax Considerations you should think about before filing you taxes.  Contact Info for Paul Neiffer Blog Podcast 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  

As producers and landowners are picking up the pieces after the Panhandle wildfires, there are a number of resources available to help.  This episode highlights those resources and provides infomration about how others who are interested can help in the recovery efforts. Dr. Bart Fischer from the Ag and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University walks us through the various USDA programs for which those landowners and producers impacted by fires may qualify.   Dr. Monty Dozier explains the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension efforts on the ground, including the livestock supply points.  He also highlights ongoing needs for those who may wish to donate. Miquela Smith, MPH, reminds us of the importance of caring for our own mental health during this time and reminds us how important it is to watch out for our neighbors during this time.  If anyone has questions or needs additional infomration or resources, please do not hesitate to contact me at tdowell@tamu.edu or 806-677-5600, our podcast guests (info below)

This episode is one you do not want to miss! Listen in as repeat Garrett discusses his top 10 considerations for landowners when it comes to renewable energy leases!  Contact Info for Garrett Couts Website   Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Previous Podcast Episodes Solar Lease Podcast Wind Lease Podcast   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  

We've got one of the most knowlegable environmenal lawyers in the country here today to give us a rundown on some of the current legal issues imapcting agriculture and environmental law.  We certainly had no shortage of topics to cover.  As you will hear, there are a number of lawsuits related to pesticides around the country, including one that is moving so fast, we had to record an update a mere hour after we finished this episode!  We also jump into the Clean Water Act to discuss where things stand with WOTUS and the County of Maui "functional equivalent test."   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 Existing stocks order (issued 1 hour after podcast was recorded) EPA's new approach to ESA Section 7 consultation webinar information EPA press release on Chlorpyrifos Order denying motion to dismiss in pesticide an

On the show today we are welcoming back long time podcast guest, Amber Miller and first timer Ashley Pritle. Listen in as they discuss The Corporate Transparency Act and what is required of business entity owners moving forward!   Contact Info for Amber Miller (Website) https://www.cdmlaw.com/attorneys/amber-s-miller/  (Email) amiller@cdmlaw.com  (Twitter) https://twitter.com/BradyAmber    Contact Info for Ashley Pirtle (Website) https://www.cdmlaw.com/attorneys/ashley-n-pirtle/ (Email) apirtle@cdmlaw.com  (Twitter) https://twitter.com/BradyAmber    Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Business Entity Considerations for Farms and Ranches Episode #5 Vinson and Elkins - The Corporate Transparency Act  Vinson and Elkins - The Corporate Transparency Act - Subsidiary Exemption      w

We have a great one for you today! Listen in as Robert Moore walks us through Long Term Care Considerations for Farm & Ranch Families! He has some excellent resources that we have linked below. It is never to early to start planning ahead. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did!    Contact Info for Robert Moore Email : moore.301@osu.edu Website   Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Long Term Care in the Farm - Publication Long Term Care Cost Calculator  Genworth Cost of Care Survey  

We are kicking off 2024 with a bang! Damien Schiff and Timothy Bishop join us and discuss what it is like having a case in the Supreme Court and the two most recent cases they have had.  Contact Info for Damien Schiff Website    Contact Info for Timothy Bishop Email : tbishop@mayorbrown.com Website   Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Previous National Pork Producers Council v. Ross podcasts Previous Sackett v. EPA podcasts Previous National Pork Producers Council v. Ross Blogs Previous Sackett v. EPA blogs  

It's that time again!  My friend Paul Goeringer and I team up every December to record our Ag Law Year in Review that is then released on both 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. 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 Episode #137 - Jesse Richardson & Anthony Schutz (SCOTUS Ag Law Preview) Episode #150: Jim Bradbury (Biden WOTUS Rule) Blogs on WOTUS Episode #118 - Beth Rumley (Animal Confinement Statutes) Episode #154: Beth Rumley (National Pork Producers Council v. Ross) US Supreme Court will Hear Proposition 12 Challenge  Blog Posts on Prop. 12 Episode #149: Jonathan Wood (Endangered Species Act) Brigit Rollins Blog Posts    

This week on the podcast, we were able to sit down with numerous people from AALA discussing their conference experience. Interested in attending AALA conference next year? Interested in joining AALA? This podcast is for you!    Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show American Agricultural Law Association  

Today on the show, another Ag Law Legend and my friend, John Huffaker, joins us! Be sure to tune in and listen to how John became interested in Ag Law, where his career took him, and the advice he has for new and upcoming lawyers.     Contact Info for John Huffaker (Email) dodgerhuff@gmail.com Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show State Bar of Texas Huffaker CLE  

Ryann Glen and Amanda Wall join us on the show today as we discuss all things "Ag Gag"! Listen in as they discuss the various states and the different "Ag Gag" laws surrounding them.    Contact Info for Ryann Glenn (Email) RYANN.GLENN@HUSCHBLACKWELL.COM (Website) https://www.huschblackwell.com/professionals/ryann-glenn (Phone) 402.964.5220   Contact Info for Amanda Wall (Email) AMANDA.WALL@HUSCHBLACKWELL.COM (Website) https://www.huschblackwell.com/professionals/amanda-wall (Phone) 402.964.5216   Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show White Paper  US v. Alvarez:  

Parks Brown is back on the show this week discussing a new and emerging topic! Join in and listen as we walk through carbon capture with sequestration pipelines and wells!   Contact Info for Parks Brown (Email) pbrown@ufjbwlaw.com (Website) http://ufjbwlaw.com/f-parks-brown/    Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Previous podcast episodes  

For National Farm Safety and Health Week we sat down and talked with Dr. Josie Rudolphi! Dr. Rudolphi is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois whose main research topics include Agricultural Safety and Mental Health. Listen in as she discusses some tips and tricks and great programs that are in the works in the Northern States.    Contact Info for Dr. Josie Rudolphi - Email: josier@illinois.edu - Website:  Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Farm Safety's Power Couple Previous podcasts   

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.  Each year, Tiffany records a podcast in honor of this topic, and this year, her guest is Paul Moya. Tiffany and Paul, with their combined academic knowledge and personal experiences, unravel the complexities of mental health issues, especially in rural settings, shedding light on a topic often overshadowed by urban-centric narratives. Their expertise and connection to the rural heartland make their commentary both deeply insightful and profoundly relatable. Paul and Tiffany capably guide their listeners from the depths of the issue to the pinnacles of potential solutions, providing both a sense of hope and actionable direction.   Contact Info for Paul Moya - Email: paul@paulmoya.com - Website: https://paulmoya.com/#home  Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Ted Matthews Episode Previous Episodes 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Phone - 988  

This week we talked with Ag Law Legend Drew Kershen! Listen in as he walks us through the exciting things he got to accomplish over his career and how American Agricultural Law Association played a part in that!   Contact Info for Drew Kershen - Email: dkershen@ou.edu - Website: http://www.law.ou.edu/directory/drew-kershen Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show American Agricultural Law Association 2023 Annual Educational Symposium             

Our friend J Pete Laney is back for a Texas Legislature Recap which has become a tradition.  J Pete and I talk through several key bills related Texas Agriculture as well as some bills that did not pass.  It's always fun to chat with J Pete and get his on-the-ground knowledge about what's going on in Austin. Contact Info for J Pete Laney (website) http://www.jpetelaneylaw.com/ (phone) 512-473-0404 Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Right to Farm Statute - Blog Post Amendments to the Right to Farm Statute HB 1750 HB 2308 HB 2947 Constitutional Amendment protecting the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management HJR 126 Relating to limitation of certain liability of owners, lessees, and occupants of land in connection with livestock and agricultural land HB 73 A program to compensate landowners for property damage caused by certain criminal activities SB 1133 Labeling of analogue and cell-cultured products SB 664 Use of certain weapons in or on the b

  Contact info for Bryan Davis (Email) bryan.davis@ag.tamu.edu (Phone) 830-303-3889 (Website) https://guadalupe.agrilife.org/   Contact info for Cassie Gresham (Email) cgresham@braungresham.com (Phone) 512-894-5426 (Website) https://braungresham.com/   Contact info for Jim Bradbury (Email) jim@bradburycounsel.com  (Website) http://bradburycounsel.com/ (Twitter) @jimbluewind   Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Cassie's Prior Podcast Appearances Jim's Prior Podcast Appearances Recreational Use Statute Agritourism Act Farm Animal Liability Act Texas Limited Liability Statutes Landowner Liability Statutes  

Ever wonder what a TSCRA Special Ranger does?!? Join us as Joey Aguilar shares some of his stories and tips from being a TSCRA Special Ranger!   Contact Info for Joey Aguilar  (Phone) 956-515-0297 (Website)  https://tscra.org/district29/    Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Second Edition Five Strands Owning Your Piece of Texas Ranchers Agricultural Leasing Handbook Owning Your Piece of Texas - Online Course  

Two of our favorite law professors are back!  Jesse Richardson and Anthony Schutz join me to give us an overview of the ruling in the Sackett v. EPA.   Contact Info for Jesse Richardson (Email)  jesse.Richardson@mail.wvu.edu (Phone) 304-293-9460 (Twitter)  @jessejames8785   Contact Info for Anthony Schultz (Website) https://law.unl.edu/anthony-schutz/  (Twitter) https://twitter.com/anthony_schutz    Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Supreme Court Decision Turtles all the way down article Prior Podcasts Jesse Richardson Prior Podcasts for Anthony Schutz SCOTUS Ag Law Preview Clean Water Act   

California's Proposition 12 hearing has reached a ruling.  Beth Rumley, Senior Staff Attorney at the National Agricultural Law Center joined me to explain what the rulings were and when they go into effect.    Contact info for Beth Rumley (Email) erumley@uark.edu (National Ag Law Center Twitter)  https://twitter.com/nataglaw   Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Beth's prior podcast episode on animal confinement Beth's prior podcast episode on slaughter laws National Agricultural Law Center website Beth's latest blog article  Texas Agriculture Law Blogs on Prop. 12 Prop. 12 Opinion