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

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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/ 

Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show

Prior podcasts

Progressive Cattlemen Article - Equine Agreements

National Agricultural Law Center - State Compilations

Podcast Sponsors

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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.

Contact Info for Chelsea Good

Email:  [email protected]

Phone:  816-305-9540

Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show

Prior Podcast Episodes

Interstate Livestock

 Traceability Final Rule

Podcast Sponsors

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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/ 

Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show

Prior John Dillard Podcasts

Podcast Sponsors

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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 

Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show

Prior Jesse Richardson Podcasts

Prior Anthony Schutz Podcasts

Duane Morris - Animal Law Development Blog 

AALA - American Agricultural Law Association

Podcast Sponsors

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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. 

 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

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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

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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

[email protected] 

Contact Info for Miquela Smith 

Email

Website

Podcast Sponsors

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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

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