Ag Law in the Field

Episode #214: Chip English (Ag Law Legends)

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 [https://www.dwt.com/people/e/english-chip] Email address: chipenglish@dwt.com Links to Other Topics Mentioned American Agricultural Law Association (AALA) [https://www.aglaw-assn.org/] Fore Square in Portland, ME [https://www.forestreet.biz/] National Agricultural Law Center (NALC) [https://nationalaglawcenter.org/] USDA Dairy Information [https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/animal-products/dairy] Hoard's Dairyman [https://hoards.com/] The Milkweed [http://www.themilkweed.com/]

Episode #213: Chris Nichols (Data Centers)

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 [https://bhlawgroup.com/chris-nichols/] Phone: 806-771-1850 Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Podcast episode on options and rights of first refusal [https://aglaw.libsyn.com/episode-210-garrett-couts-rights-of-first-refusals-and-options] Thank you to our 2026 Podcast Sponsors!

Episode #212: Paul Goeringer (2025 Ag Law Year in Review)

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) lgoering@umd.edu (Twitter) @aglawpaul (Blog) http://agrisk.umd.edu/ [http://agrisk.umd.edu/] (Podcast) https://marylandagpodcast.org/ [https://marylandagpodcast.org/] Topics Mentioned on the Show: Blog post discussing top ag law issues [https://agrilife.org/texasaglaw/2025/12/16/ag-law-year-in-review-national/] 2fifty bbq restaurant [https://www.2fiftybbq.com/] What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for Agriculture [https://aglaw.libsyn.com/episode-206-dr-justin-benavidez-what-the-big-beautiful-bill-means-for-agriculture] episode with Dr. Justin Benavidez Article [https://southernagtoday.org/2025/09/05/clearing-the-air-on-manure-what-the-new-ruling-means-for-agriculture/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOeqyFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFxRmFsVHJraUFnNGFRdUVmc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHq4pdz5pSBjEv1oNO68r0wuaovlQFag7TGpQ8JBIc5CQfR7xKO6YlrcEEqFn_aem_vHnWeh59uooNcdc-kd73eA] on air emissions reporting exemption for livestock and poultry operations Sponsors

Episode #211: Misty Wilson Borkowski (Immigration Enforcement on Farms, Ranches, and Agribusinesses)

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 [https://hallboothsmith.com/attorney/misty-wilson-borkowski/] Restaurant recommendation: The Fold [https://thefoldlr.com/], Little Rock, AR How to keep up with ag law news: AILA [https://www.aila.org/]; farm association publications; Southern Farming Facebook group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/303855836307741] Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit [https://www.capitalfarmcredit.com/], AgTrust Farm Credit, [https://agtrustaca.com/] Texas Corn Producers [https://texascorn.org/], Braun & Gresham [https://braungresham.com/], Plains Land Bank, [https://www.plainslandbank.com/] Plateau Land & Wildlife Management [https://plateauwildlife.com/], AgTexas [https://www.agtexas.com/], and Texas Farm Bureau [https://texasfarmbureau.org/]

Episode #210: Garrett Couts (Rights of First Refusals and Options)

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 [https://bhlawgroup.com/garrett-couts/] Links to Topics Mentioned on the Show Previous Podcast Episodes [https://aglaw.libsyn.com/size/5/?search=garrett+couts] The West Table [https://thewesttable.com/#/] Trattoria Alberto of Capital Hill [https://trattoriaalbertodc.com/] Podcast Sponsors Capital Farm Credit [https://www.capitalfarmcredit.com/], AgTrust Farm Credit, [https://agtrustaca.com/] Texas Corn Producers [https://texascorn.org/], Braun & Gresham [https://braungresham.com/], Plains Land Bank, [https://www.plainslandbank.com/] Plateau Land & Wildlife Management [https://plateauwildlife.com/], AgTexas [https://www.agtexas.com/], and Texas Farm Bureau [https://texasfarmbureau.org/]