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Welcome to Ag Law in the Field! This is the inaugural episode of a new podcast designed to discuss all things agricultural law. Tiffany Lashmet, Extension Ag Law Specialist with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension, will serve as your host and has a variety of great guests lined up. From law students to seasoned attorneys, to lawyers with experience in international firms, to folks who hung out their own shingle in Small Town America...we plan to visit with them all and discuss their thoughts, exper ...
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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 Pau…
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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 Hu…
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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 Inf…
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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…
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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. Conta…
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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 oversh…
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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 o…
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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) ht…
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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/ (Tw…
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Interested in Law School? You do not want to miss this episode! Listen in as we talk about law school and everything that it contains. Contact Info for Kara Blanchard (Email) kara.blanchard@drake.edu Contact Info for Carol Suzuki (Email) suzuki@law.unm.edu (Website) https://lawschool.unm.edu/faculty/suzuki/index.html Contact Info for Garret Reed (E…
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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 L…
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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/ (Tw…
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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…
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Access to Property and Landlocked Property is one of the topics that comes with the most questions. Be sure to listen in as Cassie Gresham talks to us about access to property and landlocked property myth-busting! Contact info for Cassie Gresham (Email) cgresham@braungresham.com (Phone) 512-894-5426 (Website) https://braungresham.com/ Links to Topi…
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Water Laws in Texas can be more complicated than you realize. Selling land with Water Rights? Leasing Water Rights from someone? Join us as Jason Hill covers these questions and more when it comes to Water Law in Texas. Contact info for Jason Hill (Phone) 512-806-1060 (Website) https://jthill.com/ Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Water Law FAQ…
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Have questions about Carbon Markets? Interested in learning more about the Carbon Industry? You do not want to miss this episode! Listen as Dr. Jordan Shockley explains what the Carbon Industry is and where we can go for more information. Contact info for Jordan Shockley (Email) jordan.shockley@uky.edu (Twitter) @Shock_N_AgMgmt Links to Topics Ment…
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Jim Bradbury, one of our favorites, is back again on our podcast! Listen in as he discusses the changes to the WOTUS rule made under the Biden administration Contact info for Jim Bradbury (Email) jim@bradburycounsel.com (Website) http://bradburycounsel.com/ (Twitter) @jimbluewind Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Jim's Prior Podcast Appearances…
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Join us as Jonathan Wood walks us through the Endangered Species Act along with some of the laws and regulations that go with it. Contact info for Jonathan Wood (Email) jonathan@perc.org (Website) PERC Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show PERC Yellowstone Publications PERC Articles by Jonathan Dusky Gopher Frog Blog Article Lesser Prairie Chicken …
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Join us as Micah Brown walks us through Foreign Ag Land Ownership Laws that are being passed and considered in Texas and around the Country. Contact info for Micah Brown (Email) mrb021@uark.edu (Website) The National Agricultural Law Center Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Previous National Agricultural Law Center Guests…
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Wills are important no matter who you are. Listen as we discuss celebrities wills and estates. Contact Info for Gerry Beyer Texas Tech School of Law Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Gerry Beyer Blog Priscilla Presley Ivana Trump Kobe Bryant Chadwick Boseman Prior podcasts on estate planning: Episode 140 Episode 69 Episode 65 Episode 8 Episode …
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The probate process is something that is a bit confusing and even more confusing can be ancillary probate. Garrett Cout is here today to explain what ancillary probate is and help walk us through different siutations when it comes to ancillary probate. Contact Info for Garrett Couts (Website) Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Episode #73 - Tran…
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Two of our favorites are back and this episode is packing a punch! Jim Bradbury and Jesse Richardson join me to talk about 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 …
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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 Pau…
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When I wanted to do a podcast about how criminal law and agricultural law intersect, there was only one person to call. Heath Hemphill is the current District Attorney in Coleman County, Texas, and he is also a fifth generation rancher. His experiences both in the courtroom and on the ranch gives him a unique perspective and some great stories to s…
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Michelle Pardo is a Washington, DC based attorney who specializes in animal law. From circuses to aquariums, agriculture to zoos, Michelle has represented a number of clients around the country in litigation involving animals. Today, she gives us the rundown on legislation and litigation she is seeing in the animal industry. Contact Info for Michel…
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I'm excited to have long-time food and agricultural law reporter, Helena Bottemiller Evich, join me to chat about the recent White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. Helena gives us the rundown on what happened at the conference and highlights some of the key food policy issues to watch in 2023. Contact Info for Helena Email: info@fo…
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When Shannon Ferrell called to pitch a podcast episode talking about what we can learn from the Royal Family and farm and ranch succession planning, you know I was excited! We chat about Shannon's family connection to the Queen and what lessons we can learn about farm and ranch succession planning from the recent royal family succession. Shannon's …
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Have you heard of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG") practices? Did you know these practices are leading to lawsuits filed against agribusinesses and ag producers? Today, Nate Huff joins us to chat about these "greenwashing lawsuits" and what agribusinesses and producers need to know. Contact Info for Nate Huff Website Email: Nate.Huff@kl…
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This is a topic that is extremely important to me, and one I feel very strongly about sharing on this podcast. Today, I am thrilled to be joined by Maddie Caldwell. Maddie is a farm kid from Illinois who is open with her mental health struggle and suicide attempts in hope that by sharing her story, s…
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Two of our favorite law professors are back! Jesse Richardson and Athony Schutz join me to give us a preview of what is coming in the ag law realm this term from the US Supreme Court. Jesse Contact Info (Email) jesse.Richardson@mail.wvu.edu (Phone) 304-293-9460 (Twitter) @jessejames8785 Anthony Contact Info (Website) https://law.unl.edu/anthony-sch…
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Luke Ellis is back! In our last episode, we talked through the recent Texas Supreme Court decision in Hlavinka v. HSC Pipeline. Today, we turn to the Texas Supreme Court decision in Miles v. Texas Central Railroad in a case deciding whether Texas Central has the lawful right to condemn for the proposed high speed rail between Dallas and Houston. Co…
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It's been a wild couple of months for eminent domain law here in Texas with two important opinions coming out of the Texas Supreme Court. Our friend and eminent domain lawyer, Luke Ellis, is here to give us the rundown on both of these cases, Hlavinka v. HSC Pipeline and Miles v. Texas Central Railroad. In Part 1 of our discussion, we'll dive deep …
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What types of situations cause damage to rural land? What should a landowner do in the event they see damage from spray drift or oil and gas operations? These are the questions I chatted about with Lubbock-based attorneys Amber Miller and Eliott Nixon. Contact Info for Eliott Website Email: enixon@cdmlaw.com Contact Info for Amber Website Email: Am…
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One of the biggest employment law issues that can pop up for ag producers and ag businsses is distinguishing between an employee and an independent contractor. Today, I'm joined by David Barron to walk us through why this distinction matters and how to correctly categorize workers. Contact Info for David Barron (Website) https://www.cozen.com/peopl…
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Special use property tax valuation options are an important consideration for all Texas landowners. Today, Tim Milligan from Plateau Land & Wildlife joins me to chat about wildlife management valuation. How does it work? What is required? How does someone get started? Tim has all the answers! Contact info for Tim Email: tmilligan@plateauwildlife.co…
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Much of the western half of the United States, including Texas, is facing serious drought conditions. Today, I'm joined by Dr. Justin Benavidez, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Economist to discuss some of the programs available to help producers manage risk during a drought. In particular, we're focusing on LFP, PRF, ELAP, NAP, and LIP. Dr. Benavidez…
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As has become a tradition, we are recognizing Mental Health Awareness month with an important conversation about mental health and agriculture. My friend, Shannon Ferrell, joins me to offer some great information, practical tips, and encouragement for anyone struggling. Contact Info for Shannon Ferrell (Email) shannon.l.ferrell@okstate.edu (Twitter…
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If we want someone who knows the in and outs of ag labor and immigration policy, it's Kristi Boswell. Throughout her career, she has worked on this issue. She joined us today to chat about the current issues with ag labor and immigration policy and some of the proposed changes that we have seen over the past several years. Contact Info for Kristi B…
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We had a listener request for a podcast episode about prescribed burn laws in Texas, and luckily, I knew just the guest to invite! Dr. Morgan Treadwell and I walk through the various laws and considerations for prescribed burns in Texas. Contact Info for Dr. Morgan Treadwell Phone: (325)657-7317 E-mail: Morgan.Treadwell@ag.tamu.edu Twitter (@eXMorg…
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I'm thrilled to have Rob and Chris with us to share about Texas forestland and timber contracts. I learned so much from this podcast episode, and I'm confident you will too! Contact Info for Rob Hughes TFA Website Email: rhughes@texasforestry.org Twitter: @TFARobHughes Contact Info for Chris Adams Vision Forestry Website Email: cadams@vision-forest…
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The use of entities like trusts, LLCs, and limited partnerships can be extremely useful in developing a good farm or ranch estate plan. Today, Leah Davis joins me to help talk us through some of the most commonly used entities, how they can be helpful, and how to choose the right option for you. Contact Info for Leah Davis Website Email: ldavis@bmw…
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What questions should I ask when looking at a piece of property? What should I look out for? How do I know if this property is right for me? These were the types of questions that made me invite Clint Robinson on the podcast to offer tips to folks purchasing rural property in Texas. Contact Info for Clint Robinson Website Phone: 806-786-3730 Email:…
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I am so excited to have Emily Unglesbee join me to talk about some of the hot topics related to pesticides and herbicides in agriculture. We had lots to discuss...and even in the week since we recorded, there has been more news stories on these issues. Contact Info for Emily Unglesbee Twitter: @Emily_Unglesbee Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show …
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You know if we're talking WOTUS, our guest has to be Jim Bradbury! Jim has walked us through the various WOTUS updates numerous times over the past five years. Today, he's here to give us an update on the new "waters of the United States" definition that has been proposed by the Biden administration. Contact Info for Jim Bradbury (Email) jim@bradbu…
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Our friend, Trace Blair, is back! Trace joined me to walk us through the three limited liability statutes that exist to protect rural Texas landowners and ag producers. Specifically, this episode offers an update to the details and rules surrounding the Farm Animal Liability Act that went into effect on September 1, 2021. Contact information for Tr…
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We're excited to kick off the year joined by a super star in the ag media world, Ag Day anchor and Farm Journal editor, Clinton Griffiths. Clinton shares his story of becoming involved in ag media and offers us a few issues to watch in 2022. Clinton's Contact Information Twitter: @ClintonReports Links to Other Topics Mentioned on the Show Ag Day Fa…
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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 Pau…
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Recently, I heard Joe Miller and Nowell Berreth speak about the recent OSHA vaccine mandate and agriculture. I knew I had to have them on the podcast to have this same conversation. Learn about the current status of the OSHA mandate, what the mandate contains, and the legal precedent is for challenges to these types of mandates. Contact Info for Jo…
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California's Proposition 12, an animal confinement statute that will likely have impacts across the United States, is set to go into effect on January 1, 2022. Beth Rumley, Senior Staff Attorney at the National Agricultural Law Center joined me to explain what's going on. Contact info for Beth Rumley (Email) erumley@uark.edu (National Ag Law Center…
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