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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Episode #200: Lois Dowell (An Interview with Tiffany's Gran)
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32:30Today marks a very special milestone for us here at the podcast. We are incredibly excited and honored to bring you our 200th episode! To celebrate this momentous occasion, we have a truly unique and heartwarming conversation for you. Today, we're stepping away from our usual legal deep dives to bring you an interview with one of my favorite people…
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In this episode we are welcoming back Leah Davis to talk about an important estate planning issue. Before you leave land as an undivided interest, or inherit land titled this way, it is critical that you understand the concept of partition and how it can affect you and your land. Contact Info for Leah Davis Website Email: [email protected] Links …
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Episode #198: Chelsey Byers (Mental Health Awareness Month – Dementia and Agriculture)
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38:02May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The topic of mental health is one that is near and dear to my heart. Because of that, we host podcast episodes each year related to this topic. To see a complete list of mental health-related episodes, click here. Today, we are thrilled to have Chelsey Byers with us to chat with us about dementia and agricultur…
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Episode #197 Kristine Tidgren & Dario Arezzo (Residual Soil Fertility Tax Deduction)
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44:54There has been a lot of buzz recently about the residual soil fertility tax deduction. We've got the facts and advice from two of the best in the business on this episode with Kristine Tidgren and Dario Arezzo! Before you purchase land or take a residual soil fertility deduction, this is a must-listen! Contact Info for Kristine Tidgren (Email) ktid…
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Episode #196: Judith McGeary (Texas Cottage Food Law)
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41:50In this episode of the Ag Law in the Field Podcast, Judith McGeary delves into the intricacies of Texas Cottage Food Law. If you're a home baker, a small-scale food producer, or simply curious about the regulations surrounding selling homemade food in Texas, this episode is a must-listen. Contact Info for Judith McGeary (Email) Judith@farmandranchf…
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Episode #195: Dr. Blake Bennett (Protesting Your Property Taxes: Part 2)
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33:39Understanding your property tax bill is crucial for any landowner, but what happens when you think it's wrong? In this episode, we dive into part two of this series on protesting your property taxes with Dr. Blake Bennett. Learn about the steps you need to take to challenge your assessment. Don't miss this essential information for Texas landowners…
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Episode #194: Dr. Blake Bennett (Protesting Your Property Taxes: Part 1)
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38:25Understanding 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 assessmen…
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Episode #193: Parks Brown (Pore Space Legal Issues)
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1:26:37Parks 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) [email protected] (Website) http://uhlfitzsimons.com Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Previous podcast episodes Produced Water from Oil and …
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Episode #192: Brigit Rollins (Dicamba Update)
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43:08Get 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 Inf…
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Episode #191: Jim Bradbury and Jesse Richardson (Final Ag Law Lessons From Yellowstone)
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47:55Two 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) [email protected] (Website) http://bradburycounsel.com/ (Twitter) @jimbluewind Contact Info for Jesse Richardson (Email) jesse.Richardson@m…
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Episode #190: Paul Goeringer (2024 Ag Law Year in Review)
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42:21It'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 li…
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Episode #189: Rachel Myers (Pasture, Range, Forage Insurance aka "Rainfall Insurance")
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36:48As 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 Suppo…
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Episode #188: Audra Smith (Direct Beef Sales Laws and Regulations)
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46:08With 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 t…
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Episode #187: Natalie Rainer (Environmental Marketing & Related Pressures)
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52:36There 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 th…
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Episode #186: Don Uchtmann (Ag Law Legends)
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38:15Today 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 Spo…
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Episode #185: Brian Reisinger (Hope That Nobody Can Take From Us: Rural America's Silent Mental Health Crisis))
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38:47September 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…
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Episode #184: Garrett Reed (Equine Agreements)
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50:57This 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 …
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Episode #183: Chelsea Good (New Electronic ID Requirements)
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28:41The 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: [email protected] Phone: 816-305-9540 Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Prior Podc…
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Episode #182: John Dillard (Recent USDA Regulations)
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44:40John Dillard, a Principal Attorney at OFW Law in Washington, DC, is on the show to help us walk through some new USDA regulations impacting the livestock industry. Contact Info for John Dillard (Email) [email protected] (Phone) 202-518-6349 (Twitter) @DCAgLawyer (Website) https://www.ofwlaw.com/attorneys/john-g-dillard/ Links to Topics Mentioned …
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Episode #181: Jesse Richardson and Anthony Schutz (SCOTUS Recap)
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1:08:04Two of our favorite law professors are back! Jesse Richardson and Athony Schutz join me in discussing the agricultural law related decisions from SCOTUS this term. Contact Info for Jesse Richardson (Email) [email protected] (Phone) 304-293-9460 (Twitter) @jessejames8785 Contact Info for Anthony Schutz (Website) https://law.unl.edu/antho…
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Episode #180: Shane Kiefer (Small Acreage Landowner Considerations)
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48:58Join 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 - Podc…
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Episode #179: Greg Lehrmann (1031 Exchanges)
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36:53Join us this week as Greg Lehrmann discusses the dos and dont's of 1031 Exchanges and lots of examples of how a 1031 might be useful in various circumstances. 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,…
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Episode #178: Shannon Ferrell & Dr. Bart Fischer (USDA Payment Limits Negative Impact on Farm & Ranch Transition Planning
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33:53Join 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 Fi…
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Episode #177: Grant Heinrich & Miquela Smith (Sharing Your Story Matters)
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35:56May 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…
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Join us this week as we discuss brine mining with Josh Ellis. This is a new issue in Texas and Josh gives us the scoop on where it is occurring and what landowners need to know. 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 &…
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Episode #175 - Megan Houdeshel & Kayla Race (Climate Disclosure Laws and Regulations)
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45:01Megan 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 episod…
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Episode #174: Paul Neiffer (Top 10 Farm Tax Considerations)
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45:33With tax season right around the corner, you do not want to miss this podcast episode! Join us as we check in with Paul Neiffer and discuss the Top 10 farm tax xonsiderations you should think about before filing your taxes. Contact Info for Paul Neiffer Blog Podcast Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit, AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Br…
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Episode #173: Dr. Bart Fischer, Dr. Monty Dozier, and Miquela Smith (The Panhandle Wildfire Aftermath: Programs & Resources)
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1:07:29As 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 information 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 wal…
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Episode #172: Garrett Couts (Top 10 Renewable Energy Lease Considerations for Landowners)
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51:25This episode is one you do not want to miss! Listen in as Garrett Couts, a Lubbock-based attorney, 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…
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Episode #171 - Brigit Rollins (Environmental Law Update)
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1:02:53We'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 m…
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Episode #170 - Amber Miller and Ashley Pirtle (Corporate Transparency Act Reporting)
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33:20On the show today we are welcoming back frequent 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) [email protected] (Twitt…
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Episode #169 - Robert Moore (Long Term Care Considerations for Farm & Ranch Families)
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41:01We 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 too early to start planning ahead. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did! Contact Info for Robert Moore Email: [email protected] Website …
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Episode #168 - Damien Schiff and Timothy Bishop (US Supreme Court Advocates for Agriculture)
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1:07:17We are kicking off 2024 with a bang! Damien Schiff and Timothy Bishop discuss what it is like to argue before the United States Supreme Court. Contact Info for Damien Schiff Website Contact Info for Timothy Bishop Email : [email protected] Website Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Previous National Pork Producers Council v. Ross podcasts P…
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Episode #167 - Paul Goeringer (2023 Ag Law Year in Review)
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48:26It'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. Contact Info for Paul Goeringer (Ema…
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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…
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Episode #165: John Huffaker (Ag Law Legends)
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40:28Today 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) [email protected] Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show State Bar of Texas Hu…
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Episode #164: Ryann Glenn and Amanda Wall ("Ag Gag" Statutes and Litigation)
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48:08Ryann Glen and Amanda Wall join us on the show today to discuss "ag gag" laws around the country. Listen in as they discuss the various state statutes and the litigation surrounding them. Contact Info for Ryann Glenn (Email) [email protected] (Website) https://www.huschblackwell.com/professionals/ryann-glenn (Phone) 402.964.5220 Contac…
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Episode #163: Parks Brown (Carbon Capture & Sequestration Pipelines & Wells)
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1:18:03Parks 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) [email protected] (Website) http://ufjbwlaw.com/f-parks-brown/ Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Previous podcast episodes…
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Episode #162: Dr. Josie Rudolphi (National Farm Safety & Health Week)
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42:09For 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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Episode #161: Paul Moya (Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: The Science Behind the Greatest Epidemic in Rural America))
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1:22:35September 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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Episode #160: Drew Kershen (Ag Law Legends)
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47:24This 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: [email protected] - Website: http://www.law.ou.edu/directory/drew-kershen Links to Topics Mentioned o…
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Episode #159: J.Pete Laney (2023 Texas Legislative Session Recap)
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53:46Our 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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Episode #158: Bryan Davis, Cassie Gresham, and Jim Bradbury (How Hill Country Landowners Can Prepare for the Eclipse)
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55:20Contact info for Bryan Davis (Email) [email protected] (Phone) 830-303-3889 (Website) https://guadalupe.agrilife.org/ Contact info for Cassie Gresham (Email) [email protected] (Phone) 512-894-5426 (Website) https://braungresham.com/ Contact info for Jim Bradbury (Email) [email protected] (Website) http://bradburycounsel.com/ (Tw…
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Episode #157: So You Want to go to Law School
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1:43:33Interested 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) [email protected] Contact Info for Carol Suzuki (Email) [email protected] (Website) https://lawschool.unm.edu/faculty/suzuki/index.html Contact Info for Garret Reed (E…
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Episode #156: Joey Aguilar (Stories and Tips from a TSCRA Special Ranger)
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49:29Ever 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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Episode #155: Jesse Richardson and Anthony Schutz (Sackett v. EPA)
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1:02:18Two 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) [email protected] (Phone) 304-293-9460 (Twitter) @jessejames8785 Contact Info for Anthony Schultz (Website) https://law.unl.edu/anthony-schutz/ (Tw…
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Episode #154: Beth Rumley (National Pork Producers Council v. Ross)
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39:41California'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) [email protected] (National Ag Law Center Twitter) https://twitter.com/nataglaw Links to Topics Mentioned on…
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Episode #153: Cassie Gresham (Access to Property/ Landlocked Property Myth-busting)
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53:42Access 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) [email protected] (Phone) 512-894-5426 (Website) https://braungresham.com/ Links to Topi…
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Episode #152: Jason Hill (Water Law FAQs Part 2)
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1:25:12Water 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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Episode #151: Dr. Jordan Shockley (Carbon Markets)
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46:01Have 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) [email protected] (Twitter) @Shock_N_AgMgmt Links to Topics Ment…
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