Ag Law in the Field

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!  

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RMA PRF Decision Support Tool

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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. 

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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. 

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There 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. 

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Previous Episodes with Nate Huff

FTC - "Green Guides"

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Today 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. 

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American Agricultural Law Association

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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/

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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) [email protected]

(Website) https://www.mcafeetaft.com/bios/garrett-j-reed/ 

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Prior podcasts

Progressive Cattlemen Article - Equine Agreements

National Agricultural Law Center - State Compilations

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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.

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Email:  [email protected]

Phone:  816-305-9540

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Prior Podcast Episodes

Interstate Livestock

 Traceability Final Rule

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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)  [email protected] 

(Phone) 202-518-6349

(Twitter) @DCAgLawyer

(Website) https://www.ofwlaw.com/attorneys/john-g-dillard/ 

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Prior John Dillard Podcasts

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Two 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/anthony-schutz/ 

(Twitter) https://twitter.com/anthony_schutz 

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Prior Jesse Richardson Podcasts

Prior Anthony Schutz Podcasts

Duane Morris - Animal Law Development Blog 

AALA - American Agricultural Law Association

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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. 

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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

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