Episode #171 - Brigit Rollins (Environmental Law Update)
Release Date: 02/15/2024
Ag Law in the Field
In this episode of the Ag Law in the Field Podcast, Judith McGeary delves into the intricacies of Texas Cottage Food Law. If you're a home baker, a small-scale food producer, or simply curious about the regulations surrounding selling homemade food in Texas, this episode is a must-listen. Contact Info for Judith McGeary (Email) (Website) Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Podcast Sponsors , , , , and
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Understanding your property tax bill is crucial for any landowner, but what happens when you think it's wrong? In this episode, we dive into part two of this series on protesting your property taxes with Dr. Blake Bennett. Learn about the steps you need to take to challenge your assessment. Don't miss this essential information for Texas landowners! Contact Info for Blake Bennett (Email) (Phone) 972-952-9273 Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Podcast Sponsors , , , , and
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Understanding your property tax bill is crucial for any landowner, but what happens when you think it's wrong? In this episode, we dive into the first part of a series on protesting your property taxes with Dr. Blake Bennett. Learn about the grounds for protest, the necessary documentation, and the steps you need to take to challenge your assessment. Don't miss this essential information for Texas landowners! Contact Info for Blake Bennett (Email) (Phone) 972-952-9273 Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Podcast Sponsors...
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Parks Brown is back with another new and emerging topic, pore space! Join in and listen as we walk through pore space and all the legal issues pertaining to it. Contact Info for Parks Brown (Email) (Website) Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Podcast Sponsors , , , , and
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Get ready to dive deep into the world of agricultural and environmental law! We're fortunate to have one of the nation's leading environmental lawyers joining us today. Brigit will provide an in-depth overview of the current legal landscape surrounding Dicamba, a topic of significant interest and debate within the agricultural industry. Contact Info for Brigit Rollins (Email) (Phone) 707-494-3138 Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Podcast Sponsors , , , , and
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Two of our favorites are back! Jim Bradbury and Jesse Richardson join me to talk about the Final Ag Law Lessons we could all learn from the hit TV Series Yellowstone. Contact Info for Jim Bradbury (Email) (Website) (Twitter) @jimbluewind Contact Info for Jesse Richardson (Email) (Phone) 304-293-9460 (Twitter) @jessejames8785 Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Podcast Sponsors , , , , and
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It's that time again! My friend, Paul Goeringer, and I team up every December to record our Ag Law Year in Review episode for my Ag Law in the Field Podcast and Paul's . This year, our list included lots of interesting topics...see if you agree with our top legal issues. Be sure to check out our resource list at the end of the podcast! You can find these linked below as well. Contact Info for Paul Goeringer (Email) [email protected] (Twitter) @aglawpaul (Blog) (Podcast) Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Podcast Sponsors...
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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! Contact Info for Rachel Myers Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Podcast Sponsors , , , , and
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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. Contact Info for Audra Smith Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Podcast Sponsors , , , , and
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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. Contact Info for Natalie Rainer Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Podcast Sponsors , , , , and
info_outlineWe've got one of the most knowlegable environmenal lawyers in the country here today to give us a rundown on some of the current legal issues imapcting agriculture and environmental law. We certainly had no shortage of topics to cover. As you will hear, there are a number of lawsuits related to pesticides around the country, including one that is moving so fast, we had to record an update a mere hour after we finished this episode! We also jump into the Clean Water Act to discuss where things stand with WOTUS and the County of Maui "functional equivalent test."
Contact Info for Brigit Rollins
(Email) [email protected]
(Phone) 707-494-3138
Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show
Brigit's prior Dicamba podcast episode
National Agricutlrual Law Center website
Dicamba decision vacating label
Existing stocks order (issued 1 hour after podcast was recorded)
EPA's new approach to ESA Section 7 consultation webinar information
EPA press release on Chlorpyrifos
Order denying motion to dismiss in pesticide antitrust litigation
National Agricultural Law Center WOTUS Update
Podcast about oral argument in County of Maui
Blog post about EPA guidance and court decisions applying County of Maui
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