Ag Law In The Field

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  

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