
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.
Latest episodes

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Mar 30, 2023 • 46min
Episode #151: Dr. Jordan Shockley (Carbon Markets)
Dr. Jordan Shockley, an expert in the Carbon Industry, discusses the basics of Carbon Markets, types of markets, and USDA's involvement. They also explore challenges in the Livestock Sector and opportunities for agriculture. The chapter on carbon contracts highlights profitability, risks, and the need for legal advice.

Mar 16, 2023 • 37min
Episode #150: Jim Bradbury (Biden WOTUS Rule)
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 Overview of Biden WOTUS Rule Jesse Richardson and Anthony Schultz - SCOTUS Ag Law Preview ND Complaint

Mar 2, 2023 • 47min
Episode #149: Jonathan Wood (Endangered Species Act)
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 Blog Article

Feb 16, 2023 • 35min
Episode #148: Micah Brown (Foreign Ag Land Ownership)
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

Feb 2, 2023 • 43min
Episode 147: Gerry Beyer - Celebrity Estate Planning
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 146 Episode 53 Episode 40 Episode 126 Episode 13 Episode 73

Jan 19, 2023 • 37min
Episode #146: Garrett Couts (Ancillary Probate)
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 - Transfer on Death Deeds V. Lady Bird Deeds Transferring Property Prior to Death Probate Blogs Episode #40 Texas Probate Process Episode #54 Trusts Episode #8 Settling Estate: Probate & Alternative to Probate

Jan 5, 2023 • 1h 10min
Episode #145: Jesse Richardson and Jim Bradbury (Ag Law Lessons from Yellowstone)
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 (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 Landlocked Property Fence Law Direct Beef Sales Handbooks Owning Your Piece of Texas Handbook Prior Episodes with Jim Bradbury Prior Episodes with Jesse Richardson

Dec 8, 2022 • 43min
Episode #144 - Paul Goeringer (2022 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 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 Paul Goeringer (Email) lgoering@umd.edu (Twitter) @aglawpaul (Blog) http://agrisk.umd.edu/ (Podcast) https://marylandagpodcast.org/ Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Sequestering Carbon: What to Think About With Carbon Contracts Episode #117 - Anson Howard & Todd Janzen (Carbon Contracts) Should I Sell Carbon Credits? A Decision Guide for Ranchers Episode #137 - Jesse Richardson & Anthony Schutz (SCOTUS Ag Law Preview) Episode #123 - Jim Bradbury (WOTUS Update - Biden Proposed Rule) Turtles All the Way Down: A Clearer Understanding of the Scope of Waters of the United States Based on the U.S. Supreme Court Decisions Episode #118 - Beth Rumley (Animal Confinement Statutes) US Supreme Court will Hear Proposition 12 Challenge Animal Law Developments End of the Year Update on ESA

Nov 17, 2022 • 36min
Episode #143 - Heath Hemphill (When Criminal Law Meets Ag Law)
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 share today about situations where agricutlural law and criminal law meet. Contact Info for Heath Hemphill Website Phone: 325-625-1316 Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show List of Texas statutes Blog post on criminal trespass Criminal mischief statute involving damage to livestock fence (Texas Penal Code 28.03) Hunting without consent statute Discharge of firearm across property lines Hunting lease licenses Blog post on shooting drones Texas theft statute (Texas Penal Code Section 31.03) TSCRA Special Rangers Texas law on cruelty to livestock animals Blog post about law for dogs threatening livestock Blog post on lien for damaged fences Fence law handbook with chapter on estray livestock

Nov 3, 2022 • 47min
Episode #142 - Michelle Pardo (Animal Law)
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 Michelle Pardo Website Phone: 202-776-7844 Links to Other Topics on the Show Blog post on Proposition 12 Prior podcast episode discussing Proposition 12 Prior podcast episode on ESG litigation