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What does title insurance actually do, and what should you be looking for before closing on a property? Join us as Leslie Johnson breaks down the essentials of title insurance, explains what a title policy is and what it covers, and highlights key provisions every landowner should understand to help avoid surprises down the road. Contact Info for Leslie Johnson Phone: 877-366-8781 Email: [email protected] Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Texas Department of Insurance American Agricultural Law Association Restaurant Recommendations TJ Seafood Sushi Kozy Where Leslie Keeps Up with Legal News Texas Supreme Court Weekly Email JD Supra Texas Land Title Association Sponsors

If you are buying or selling rural land in Texas, there is a new disclosure related to water rights that you need to be aware of!  We  have Charles Porter joining us to walk us through Texas water law basics, the questions folks should ask before buying rural land, when this new disclosure form is required, and how to complete the form. Contact Info for Charles Porter Phone: (512) 627-3793 Email: [email protected] Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Water Law Podcast Episodes Texas Water Law Factsheet Groundwater Conservation District Map TREC Seller's Disclosure about Groundwater and Surface Water Rights Texas Alliance Groundwater District "Find my GCD" Restaurant Recommendations Loro on South Lamar Matt's El Rancho (Fried jumbo shrimp) Snooze Nate's Baked Goods & Coffee Keeping Up with Ag/Real Estate/Water Law Texas Agriculture Law Blog Texas Bar CLE Library Texas Real Estate Research Center

With hunting season just around the corner, now is a good time for landowners and hunters to brush up on Texas hunting laws. Mallory Lindsey, Texas Game Warden, joins the podcast to discuss Texas hunting laws and the legal considerations landowners and hunters should understand. The episode covers hunting regulations, landowner responsibilities, and important information for navigating hunting activities on Texas properties. Contact Info for Mallory Phone: 806-252-2052 Email: [email protected] Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Questions from Tiffany's Desk: What's with the Purple Paint? Owning Your Piece of Texas Handbook Restaurant Recommendation: Coffee Wizards Useful Resources that Mallory Recommends Texas Game Wardens Facebook Texas Parks & Wildlife Facebook Texas Outdoor Annual App

It is not that common to have an agricultural law case at the United States Supreme Court, but this term, Monsanto v. Durnell was argued, and in June, the Justices issued their decision on the important questions of whether FIFRA's labeling requirements preempts state law failure-to-warn claims.  Jennie Zwagerman joined me to talk through the case, the Opinion, and what this means going forward.   Contact Info for Jennie  Phone: 515-271-4119 Email: [email protected] https://www.drake.edu/law/fac-staff/profile/jennifer-zwagerman   Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Ag Law in the Field Podcast Episode: So You Want to Go to Law School  Drake Law School Ag Law Program  AALA Texas Agriculture Law Blog: US Supreme Court: Failure-to-Warn Claims Preempted by FIFRA   Restaurant Recommendation:  WASABI   Where Jennie keeps up with ag law news:   Texas Agriculture Law Blog Ag Law in the Field Podcast AgriPulse Politico Ag National Agricultural Law Center Congressional Research Service Reports

There are currently a number of transmission line projects being planned in Texas. These projects will impact landowners across the state. Luke Ellis joins us to talk about transmission lines in general, the PUC routing process, and eminent domain. Contact Info for Luke Ellis: Website Phone:  512-215-4078 Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show All Ag Law in the Field Episodes on Eminent Domain Previous Episodes with Luke Ellis:  Eminent Domain Basics Texas Supreme Court Eminent Domain Cases Part 1 Texas Supreme Court Eminent Domain Cases Part 2 Restraunt Recommendations from Luke Ellis: Juan in a Million Iron Works BBQ Clark's Oyster Bar

May is Mental Health Awareness Month.  Long-time podcast listeners will know that this is an extremely important topic to me, and we recognize this each year with a podcast episode related to agriculture and mental health.  This year, I am joined by my friend, Ty Koonce, who talks to us about the new non-profit organization he is launching, Under the Hat, related to mental health in agriculture.  Ty shares what he has seen in his role as a loan officer at an agricultural bank here in Texas, and shares the story of losing his father to suicide.  I am incredibly grateful to Ty for his willingness to share his story on the podcast and for his passion to make real changes to help improve mental health in rural America through Under the Hat. Contact Info for Ty Koonce (580) 517-1639 Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show -Past mental health podcast episodes -FarmHope (free counseling services for anyone involved in TX agriculture & their families) Sponsors

I'm excited to welcome my friend, Ross Pifer, from Penn State University Dickinson School of Law to the show.  Ross and I are chatting about the right to repair.  What is controversial about the right to repair?  Why is this such a concern for agriculture?  What should we know about the recent John Deere settlement?  Ross helps answer these questions and more!   Contact Info for Ross Pifer - Website   Topics Mentioned in the Show -Center for Ag and Shale Law website -Penn State Ag Law Newsletter -Penn State Shale Law Newsletter -Penn State Agricultural Law Podcast -Prior Right to Repair podcast episode with Todd Janzen -EPA statement that Clean Air Act supports farmer right to repair  -Article on John Deere settlement -Article on FTC v. John Deere case Ag Law Resources -AgriPulse -Texas Agriculture Law Blog -National Agriculutral Law Center -Ohio State Ag Law Blog -Iowa State Center for Ag Law and Taxation Ag Docket Sponsors

She's back!  For a third time, National Agriculrual Law Center Staff Attorney, Brigit Rollins, joins us to give us an update on Dicamba.  You may be aware that the Environmental Protection Agency recently approved three over-the-top Dicamba products for use in cotton and soybeans.  We talk about the history of the Dicamba registrations and litigation, what we restrictions are in place under the new labels, and what we know about the new litigation already filed challenging these registrations.   Contact Info for Brigit (Email) [email protected] (Phone) 707-494-3138   Links to Other Topics Mentioned on the Show Prior episodes with Brigit Rollins National Agricultural Law Center  NALC The Feed Newsletter Blog post about 2024 label revocation Blog post about 2020 label revocation EPA 2026 announcement approving three products Brigit article in Durnell v. Monsanto Brigit article on state pesticide liability limitation bills National Agricultural Law Center The Feed Newsletter   Restaurant Recommendation Handshake (Fayetteville, AR)   Ag Law News Source Recommendations Politico Agri-Pulse   Sponsors

I had so much fun chatting with Chip English, a dairy industry lawyer based in Washington, DC.  Chip shares his unique childhood, the story of his career, and his advice for younger attorneys.  You don't want to miss this episode!   Contact Information for Chip English Website Email address: [email protected]   Links to Other Topics Mentioned  American Agricultural Law Association (AALA) Fore Square in Portland, ME National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) USDA Dairy Information Hoard's Dairyman The Milkweed

I cannot tell you how many questions I've gotten about legal issues surrounding data centers on rural land.  Chris Nichols, an attorney who has worked on these deals in a number of different capacities, joined me to chat about the various legal issues that arise, questions folks should be asking, and what the future might look like when it comes to data centers.   Contact Info for Chris Nichols Website Phone: 806-771-1850   Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show  Podcast episode on options and rights of first refusal   Thank you to our 2026 Podcast Sponsors!

It would not be the holiday season without our Ag Law Year in Review podcast episode.  My friend, Paul Goeringer, joins me to talk through our list of top ten ag law issues for 2025.   Contact Info for Paul: (Email)  [email protected] (Twitter)  @aglawpaul (Blog)  http://agrisk.umd.edu/  (Podcast)  https://marylandagpodcast.org/    Topics Mentioned on the Show: Blog post discussing top ag law issues 2fifty bbq restaurant What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for Agriculture episode with Dr. Justin Benavidez Article on air emissions reporting exemption for livestock and poultry operations   Sponsors

I heard Misty Wilson Borkowski speak at the recent American Agricultural Law Association Conference, and I immediately knew we needed to have her on the podcast.  She joins me today to talk about how farms, ranches, and agribusinesses can prepare for immigration enforcement. Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Contact info for Misty Wilson Borkowski Restaurant recommendation:  The Fold, Little Rock, AR How to keep up with ag law news: AILA; farm association publications; Southern Farming Facebook group   Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit,  AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, AgTexas, and Texas Farm Bureau

In this episode, I welcome back Garrett Couts to unpack the often-confusing world of rights of first refusal and option agreements in agricultural land transactions. Whether you're buying, selling, or leasing property, understanding these legal tools can make a big difference in protecting your interests and planning for the future. Tune in to learn what these terms really mean, how they're used in farm and ranch deals, and what to watch out for before signing on the dotted line.   Contact Info for Garrett Couts Website   Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Previous Podcast Episodes The West Table  Trattoria Alberto of Capital Hill    Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit,  AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, AgTexas, and Texas Farm Bureau

In this episode, one of our favorites, Jim Bradbury is back, and he also brought special guest Lynn Sherman in to discuss the latest updates and developments in Texas groundwater law. From recent court cases to evolving management strategies, this conversation dives into the complexities of water rights, groundwater conservation districts, and how changing legal landscapes affect landowners, agricultural producers, and rural communities across the state. Contact Info for Lynn Sherman (Email)  (Website)  Contact Info for Jim Bradbury   (Email)   (Website) (Twitter) @jimbluewind   Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Jim Bradbury Prior Podcasts Doug Caroom - Texas Groundwater Law Supreme Court Case - Cactus Water Services Terry Black's Barbeque  Cisco's - Austin, Texas   Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit,  AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, AgTexas, and Texas Farm Bureau

This episode dives into one of the most important steps in any land purchase: due diligence. Guest Audra Rod Smith joins the conversation to share practical tips and legal insights on what buyers (and sellers) need to know before closing a deal. 🎧 Tune in to learn how to approach land transactions with confidence and make sure you've done your homework before signing on the dotted line.   Contact Info for Audra Smith (Email)  (Website)    Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Prior Podcasts Access Easements Podcast Property Taxes Podcast Blake's (Audra's restaurant recommendation)   Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit,  AgTrust Farm Credit, Texas Corn Producers, Braun & Gresham, Plains Land Bank, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, AgTexas, and Texas Farm Bureau