Ag Law in the Field

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 Farmers Angel Network  https://www.farmerangelnetwork.com/ National Ag Law Center List of Mental Health Resources https://nationalaglawcenter.org/center-publications/family/mentalhealth/ National Suicide Lifeline:  988 Agristress Helpline:  https://www.agrisafe.org/agristress-helpline/   Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit,  AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, and AgTexas

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 some new USDA regulations impacting the livestock industry.    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  

Jesse Richardson, a law professor renowned for his insights on legal decisions, and Anthony Schutz, who specializes in Supreme Court rulings, delve into significant recent rulings from the Supreme Court. They discuss the ramifications of cases affecting agricultural law, including the Loper Brights Enterprises decision and the implications for the Chevron doctrine. The ongoing legal battles over water rights in the Rio Grande and how recent rulings are reshaping perceptions of federal authority also take center stage, providing listeners with a compelling overview of current legal challenges.

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 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, 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. 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 & Wildlife Management, Texas Ranch Sales and AgTexas