Ag Law in the Field

We're excited to kick off a five-part series called A Day in the Life of an Ag Lawyer.  We will visit with ag attorneys around the country in a variety of roles from law firm to in house, government to policy.  Our hope is this will give listeners an idea what different opportunities are available in the realm of agricultural law. We kick things off looking at life in a small law firm.  We're excited to have our friend, Brianna Schroeder, join us to give us a glimpse at her practice. Contact Info for Brianna Website Twitter: @schroederindy Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Janzen Schroeder Ag Law Schroeder Ag Law Blog  Prior podcast episode with Brianna on consumer impact on livestock production American Agricultural Law Association   Thank you to our Sponsors! Capital Farm Credit Texas Corn Producers Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Ag Workers Insurance Lone Star Ag Credit  

Our friend J Pete Laney is back for a Texas Legislature Recap as has become tradition.  J Pete and I talk through several key bills related to agriculture introduced in the 87th Texas Legislature.  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) http://www.jpetelaneylaw.com/ (phone) 512-473-0404 Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show J Pete's prior podcast episode  HB 365 Blog post on HB 365 Article on HB 365 HB 2730 HB 4107 HB 3833 HB 1480 HB 1070 SB 760 Blog post on wind bill from 2019 session HB 5 HB 222 HB 2004 SB 1118 HB 3081 HB 3948 HB 316 SB 1145 HB 2652 HB 3619 SB 152   Thank you to our Sponsors! Capital Farm Credit Texas Corn Producers Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Ag Workers Insurance Lone Star Ag Credit    

Parks Brown is back with us to continue our energy law update.  In our first episode last week, we talked about oil and gas, and now we will shift gears and chat about renewable energy.     Parks' Contact Information (Email) pbrown@ufjbwlaw.com (Website) http://ufjbwlaw.com/f-parks-brown/    Thank you to our Sponsors! Capital Farm Credit Texas Corn Producers Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Ag Workers Insurance Lone Star Ag Credit     Links to Topics Mentioned  Solar Leasing Podcast Episode with Parks Brown Surface Owner Rights Podcast Episode with Parks Brown  Wind Leasing Podcast Episode with Shannon Ferrell  Blog post on Lyle v. Midwest Solar

We are thrilled to have Parks Brown back on the podcast to give us an update on oil and gas in Texas. We talk through what has been going on in the market, as well as a great case law update.  Parks' Contact Information (Email) pbrown@ufjbwlaw.com (Website) http://ufjbwlaw.com/f-parks-brown/    Links to Topics Mentioned  Solar Leasing Podcast Episode with Parks Brown Surface Owner Rights Podcast Episode with Parks Brown  Blog post on Bluestone Resources v. Randle   Thank you to our Sponsors! Capital Farm Credit Texas Corn Producers Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Ag Workers Insurance Lone Star Ag Credit  

He's back...  Everyone's favorite water law professor returns to the podcast today to chat about three major interstate water disputes at the US Supreme Court. Jesse's Contact Info (Email)  jesse.Richardson@mail.wvu.edu (Phone) 304-293-9460 (Twitter)  @jessejames8785   Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Jesse's prior Ag Law in the Field podcast appearances Blog Post on Florida v. Georgia decision Blog Post on Texas v. NM case  Blog post on Texas v. NM Pecos River decision  Jesse's recorded presentation on Water Wars   Thank you to our Sponsors! Capital Farm Credit Texas Corn Producers Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Ag Workers Insurance Lone Star Ag Credit  

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  The conversation about mental health and agriculture is one that is really important to me, so I knew I wanted to have someone on the show to talk about this topic.  When I heard Adrienne DeSutter, a farm wife and counselor from Illinois, as part of a panel at Commodity Classic, I knew she was just the voice we needed.  Adrienne and I discuss why this is such a  critical issue for agriculture, what we can all do to help improve and protect our mental health, and she offers some encouragement for those dealing with issues like anxiety, depression, and suicide.   Contact Info for Adrienne Email:  adriennedesutter7@gmail.com Twitter: @SowHopeGrowHope Links to Related Topics Commodity Classic's Mental Health on the Farm panel  Prior podcast episode on mental health with Lesley Kelly National suicide prevention hotline  Avera Farm and Rural Stress Hotline National Ag Law Center Farm Stress & Mental Health: Where To Turn (state-by-state resource list) Psychology Today Find a Therapist Ag State of Mind Podcast    Thank you to our Sponsors! Capital Farm Credit Texas Corn Producers Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Ag Workers Insurance Lone Star Ag Credit  

With deep roots in East Texas, Greg Phillips has a passion for helping landowners deal with heirs property issues.  Today on the podcast, he explains what causes heirs' property issues and how they can be avoided or potentially dealt with. Greg's Contact Information Website Phone number:  (844) 385-3220   Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Sustainable Forestry & African American Land Retention Program  Texas Uniform Partition of Heirs' Property Act    Thank you to our Sponsors! Capital Farm Credit Texas Corn Producers Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Ag Workers Insurance Lone Star Ag Credit  

Today, we're continuing to discuss dealing with the FSA (Farm Service Agency) and NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) that we kicked off last week with Stephanie Fryer.   Today, Dr. Bart Fischer walks us through some of the most common programs available through the FSA and NRCS Offices. Contact Information for Dr. Fischer Website Email:  bartfischer@tamu.edu Phone: 979.845.5913 Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Texas A&M Agriculture and Food Policy Center Website Podcast episode with Stephanie Fryer on dealing with the FSA and NRCS Office Find your local FSA/NRCS service center ARC - PLC Decision Tool  Prior podcast on crop insurance Prior podcast on crop insurance disputes   Thank you to our Sponsors! Capital Farm Credit Texas Corn Producers Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Ag Workers Insurance Lone Star Ag Credit  

Today, we're kicking off a two-part series about the local USDA and NRCS office on the podcast.  Stephanie Fryer will be here today to talk about tips and tricks for dealing with your local office.  Stephanie's background as a farmer, former FSA county executive director, and current attorney give her a great varied perspective on working with your local offices! Next time, stay tuned for my chat with Dr. Bart Fischer about some of the most common programs available through both FSA and NRCS.  Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show  Prior podcast with Stephanie on Trusts Prior podcast with Stephanie on the TX Probate Process USDA local office locator   Thank you to our Sponsors! Capital Farm Credit Texas Corn Producers Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Ag Workers Insurance Lone Star Ag Credit  

'Tis property tax season here in Texas with a number of deadlines coming up by the end of April.  Dr. Blake Bennett joins me to chat about the available property tax exemptions for property owners in the Lone Star State. Contact Info for Blake Bennett (Email) b-bennett@tamu.edu (Phone) 972-952-9273 Links to Other Topics Mentioned on the Show Prior podcast on special use property tax valuation Texas Comptroller website for property tax exemptions   Thank you to our Sponsors! Capital Farm Credit Texas Corn Producers Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Ag Workers Insurance Lone Star Ag Credit