In this episode, Paul is joined by Tiffany Lashmet from Texas AgriLife Extension to discuss the top legal issues in agriculture for 2023. This is a joint podcast with Ag Law in the Field. The top legal issues discussed in the podcast are: Las

Citizens’ Group Brings Action that USDA Violated Federal Law in Granting Loan Guarantees

Apr 19th, 2023 9m 46s

In this episode, Paul discusses a recent decision remands a jury verdict on punitive damages against BASF in a dicamba drift damage to a peach grower for a new trial on the punitive damage issue. Materials discussed: Concerned Citizens of W

Court Vacates Jury Award in Dicamba Drift Damage Case

Apr 5th, 2023 10m 53s

Federal District Court Denies Some Arguments to Dismiss Claims Against Perdue Farms

Mar 22nd, 2023 9m 6s

In this episode, Paul discusses a recent decision in a motion to dismiss filed by Perdue Farmers in an action by a former grower claiming the grower is an employee, not an independent contractor. Materials discussed: Goeringer, Paul, Anothe

Decision Highlights How Jury May Handle Claims of Negligence in Nutrient Applications

Mar 8th, 2023 9m 45s

In this episode, Paul discusses a decision out of Wisconsin highlighting how appeals can be handled negligent nutrient application decision. Materials discussed: Goeringer, Paul, Decision Highlights How Jury May Handle Claims of Negligence in

Another Class Action Filed Claiming Companies Have Miscategorized Contract Growers

Feb 22nd, 2023 7m 59s

In this episode, Paul discusses a recent complaint filed by a former Perdue grower claiming the grower is an employee, not an independent contractor. Materials discussed: Goeringer, Paul, Another Class Action Filed Claiming Companies Have Mis

2022 Legal Developments in Ag Law with Tiffany Lashmet: A Joint Podcast with Ag Law in the Field

Dec 8th, 2022 39m 27s

In this episode, Paul is joined by Tiffany Lashmet from Texas AgriLife Extension to discuss the top legal issues in agriculture for 2022. This is a joint podcast with Ag Law in the Field. The top legal issues discussed in the podcast are: Las

Interpreting Conservation Easements and When New Structures are Allowed

Jun 29th, 2022 11m 42s

In this episode, Paul discusses a recent Maryland decision that highlights when new structures are allowed on property under conservation easement. Materials discussed: Goeringer, Paul, Interpreting Conservation Easements and When New Structu

Recent Wind Farm Decision Highlights Difference in State Processes

Jun 15th, 2022 10m 31s

n this episode, Paul discusses a recent Nebraska decision that highlights when courts might utilize a receivership to manage property. Materials discussed: Goeringer, Paul, Recent Wind Farm Decision Highlights Difference in State Processes (M

Potential Class Action Lawsuit Filed Arguing Broiler Growers Are Employees of Company

Jun 1st, 2022 10m 43s

In this episode, Paul discusses a recent Nebraska decision that highlights when courts might utilize a receivership to manage property. Materials discussed: Goeringer, Paul, Potential Class Action Lawsuit Filed Arguing Broiler Growers Are Em

When Estate Planning Goes Wrong: Why Might a Receivership Be Required?

May 18th, 2022 9m 15s

In this episode, Paul discusses a recent Nebraska decision that highlights when courts might utilize a receivership to manage property. Materials discussed: Goeringer, Paul, When Estate Planning Goes Wrong: Why Might a Receivership Be Require

Understanding What an Easement by Necessity Is and When One Is Created

May 4th, 2022 14m 52s

In this episode, Paul discusses the Maryland court decision covering when an easement by necessity can be established. Materials discussed: Goeringer, Paul, Understanding What an Easement by Necessity Is and When One Is Created (March 29, 202

Sequestering Carbon: What To Think About With Carbon Contracts

Feb 9th, 2022 10m 50s

In this episode, Paul discusses what to consider with carbon contracts and other contracts that would require sequestering greenhouse gases on farms. Materials discussed: Goeringer, Paul, Sequestering Carbon: What To Think About With Carbon C

North Carolina Court Rejects Challenges to Changes Made to State Right-to-Farm Law

Jan 12th, 2022 10m 14s

In this episode, Paul discusses the Court of Appeals of North Carolina's decision involving the constitutionality of amendments to North Carolina's Right-to-Farm law. Materials discussed in this episode: Goeringer, Paul. North Carolina Court R

2021 Legal Developments in Ag Law with Tiffany Lashmet: A Joint Podcast with Ag Law in the Field

Dec 9th, 2021 35m 13s

In this episode, Paul is joined by Tiffany Lashmet from Texas AgriLife Extension to discuss the top legal issues in agriculture for 2021. This is a joint podcast with Ag Law in the Field. Top legal issues discussed in the podcast are: Lashmet

Idaho CAFO Permit Sent Back to EPA for Lack of Monitoring

Nov 3rd, 2021 5m 26s

In this episode, Paul discusses the Ninth Circuit's decision to vacate EPA's CAFO permit for Idaho. Materials discussed in this episode: Goeringer, Paul. Idaho CAFO Permit Sent Back to EPA for Lack of Monitoring (Sept. 28, 2021). If you have

Ninth Circuit Rules in Favor of Beef Checkoff Program

Oct 20th, 2021 9m 43s

In this episode, Paul discusses the Ninth Circuit's decision upholding the Montana beef checkoff program. Materials discussed in this episode: Goeringer, Paul. Ninth Circuit Rules in Favor of Beef Checkoff Program (Aug. 17, 2021). R-CALF v. Vi

State Court Decision Highlights When Right-to-Farm Laws Might Not Apply

Oct 6th, 2021 11m 9s

In this episode, Paul discusses a decision out of Texas involving a nuisance suit with two poultry farms and neighboring landowners. Materials discussed in this episode: Goeringer, Paul. State Court Decision Highlights When Right-to-Farm Laws

State Agricultural Mediation Programs: A Conversation with Jackie Schweichler

Sep 22nd, 2021 17m 35s

In this episode, Paul is joined by Jackie Schweichler, Staff Attorney at the Center for Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State University, to discuss her role managing Pennsylvania's Agricultural Mediation Program. Materials discussed: Maryl

Leasing Farmland For Solar Development: A Conversation with Brook Duer

Sep 1st, 2021 52m 40s

In this episode, Paul is joined by Brook Duer, Staff Attorney at the Center for Agricultural and Shale Law at Penn State University, to discuss his work on legal issues landowners should consider when leasing farmland for solar development. Mat

Proposed Capital Gains Tax and Estate Tax Changes Impact on Agriculture with Bart Fischer

Jul 9th, 2021 21m 53s

In this episode, Paul is joined by Dr. Bart Fischer, Co-Director of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center and a Research Assistant Professor Department of Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University, to discuss a report his center recently r

Supreme Court of Mississippi Finds Use of Scare Guns Falls Under the Right-to-Farm Law

Jun 23rd, 2021 8m 59s

In this episode, Paul discusses a decision out of Mississippi involving the use of scare guns by agricultural producers. Materials discussed in this episode: Goeringer, Paul. City Ordinances, Scare Guns, and Right-to-Farm Laws (Sept. 16, 2015)

Federal Judge Allows New Lawsuit to Continue Against Smithfield and Murphy-Brown

Jun 9th, 2021 8m 35s

In this episode, Paul discusses a recent federal district court decision out of North Carolina that allows trespass and negligence claims against Murphy-Brown and Smithfield to continue. Materials discussed in this episode: Goeringer, Paul. Fe

More on Scare Guns and the Right-to-Farm Law

Apr 21st, 2021 10m 8s

In this episode, Paul discusses a decision out of Wisconsin involving a town ordinance limiting the use of scare guns by agricultural producers. Materials discussed in this episode: Goeringer, Paul. City Ordinances, Scare Guns, and Right-to-Fa

Maryland Circuit Court Judge Reverses Final Maryland AFO Permit

Apr 7th, 2021 8m 59s

In this episode, Paul discusses a recent Circuit Court ruling that required the Maryland Department of the Environment to take into account gaseous emissions of ammonia in the AFO General Discharge permit. Materials discussed in this episode: