
Ag Law in the Field
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, experiences, and interests related to agricultural law.
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Apr 14, 2025 • 45min
Episode #197 Kristine Tidgren & Dario Arezzo (Residual Soil Fertility Tax Deduction)
There 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) ktidgren@iastate.edu (Website) https://www.ageds.iastate.edu/people/kristine-tidgren Contact Info for Dario Arezzo (Email) dario.arezzo@farmcrediteast.com (Website) https://www.farmcrediteast.com/en/resources/meet-the-authors Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Considering the Residual Fertility Deduction Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit, AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, and AgTexas

Apr 3, 2025 • 42min
Episode #196: Judith McGeary (Texas Cottage Food Law)
In 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@farmandranchfreedom.org (Website) https://farmandranchfreedom.org/about/team/ Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Laboratory Services Requests for Official Determination on Food Regulations Texas Cottage Food Production House Bill 2952 Senate Bill 2099 Senate Bill 541 House Bill 520 House Bill 2588 Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance National Ag Law Center 50 State Compilation of Cottage Food Laws FARFA Cottage Food Law page More info on Texas Cottage Food Law Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit, AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, and AgTexas

Mar 20, 2025 • 34min
Episode #195: Dr. Blake Bennett (Protesting Your Property Taxes: Part 2)
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 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! 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 Protesting Your Property Taxes: Part 1 Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit, AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, and AgTexas

Mar 6, 2025 • 38min
Episode #194: Dr. Blake Bennett (Protesting Your Property Taxes: Part 1)
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

Feb 6, 2025 • 1h 27min
Episode #193: Parks Brown (Pore Space Legal Issues)
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 Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit, AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, and AgTexas

Jan 23, 2025 • 43min
Episode #192: Brigit Rollins (Dicamba Update)
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

Jan 9, 2025 • 48min
Episode #191: Jim Bradbury and Jesse Richardson (Final Ag Law Lessons From Yellowstone)
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

Dec 12, 2024 • 42min
Episode #190: Paul Goeringer (2024 Ag Law Year in Review)
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 Law & Taxation Dillon Law Blog Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit, AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, and AgTexas

Nov 21, 2024 • 37min
Episode #189: Rachel Myers (Pasture, Range, Forage Insurance aka "Rainfall Insurance")
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

Oct 24, 2024 • 46min
Episode #188: Audra Smith (Direct Beef Sales Laws and Regulations)
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
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