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2023 Legal Developments in Ag Law with Tiffany Lashmet: A Joint Podcast with Ag Law in the Field

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:

Lashmet, Tiffany. General WOTUS Coverage.

Goeringer, Paul. Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Prop 12 Suit. (May 24, 2023).

Georinger, Paul, and Elizabeth Thilmany. “Do We Have Enough DEA-Registered Labs to Implement Hemp Program?” Southern Ag Today 3(45.5). November 10, 2023 .

USDA, Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments (2023).

If you have questions for Tiffany, you can email her here or tweet her at @TiffDowell.  If you have questions for Paul contact him at [email protected], tweet him @aglawPaul or 301-405-3541. 

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2023 Legal Developments in Ag Law with Tiffany Lashmet: A Joint Podcast with Ag Law in the Field

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:

Lashmet, Tiffany. General WOTUS Coverage.

Goeringer, Paul. Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of Prop 12 Suit. (May 24, 2023).

Georinger, Paul, and Elizabeth Thilmany. “Do We Have Enough DEA-Registered Labs to Implement Hemp Program?” Southern Ag Today 3(45.5). November 10, 2023 .

USDA, Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments (2023).

If you have questions for Tiffany, you can email her here or tweet her at @TiffDowell.  If you have questions for Paul contact him at [email protected], tweet him @aglawPaul or 301-405-3541. 

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

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 West Tennessee v. USDA, No. 1:22-cv-01275 (W.D. Tenn. December 12, 2022).

Goeringer, Paul, Citizens’ Group Brings Action that USDA Violated Federal Law in Granting Loan Guarantees (Feb. 21, 2023).

Goeringer, Paul, Group Does Not Have Standing to Challenge USDA Loan Guarantee for Poultry Farm (July 6, 2021).

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

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 West Tennessee v. USDA, No. 1:22-cv-01275 (W.D. Tenn. December 12, 2022).

Goeringer, Paul, Citizens’ Group Brings Action that USDA Violated Federal Law in Granting Loan Guarantees (Feb. 21, 2023).

Goeringer, Paul, Group Does Not Have Standing to Challenge USDA Loan Guarantee for Poultry Farm (July 6, 2021).

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Court Vacates Jury Award in Dicamba Drift Damage Case

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:

Goeringer, Paul, Court Vacates Jury Award in Dicamba Drift Damage Case (Oct. 25, 2022).

Bader Farms v. BASF Corp., 39 F.4th 954 (8th Cir. 2022) reh'g denied sub nom. Hahn v. Monsanto Co., No. 20-3663, 2022 WL 3698378 (8th Cir. Aug. 26, 2022).

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Court Vacates Jury Award in Dicamba Drift Damage Case

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:

Goeringer, Paul, Court Vacates Jury Award in Dicamba Drift Damage Case (Oct. 25, 2022).

Bader Farms v. BASF Corp., 39 F.4th 954 (8th Cir. 2022) reh'g denied sub nom. Hahn v. Monsanto Co., No. 20-3663, 2022 WL 3698378 (8th Cir. Aug. 26, 2022).

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

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, Another Class Action Filed Claiming Companies Have Miscategorized Contract Growers (Sept. 13, 2022).

Goeringer, Paul, Federal District Court Denies Some Arguments to Dismiss Claims Against Perdue Farms (Feb. 9, 2023).

Parker v. Perdue Farms, Inc., No. 5:22-cv-00268-TES.

Parker v. Perdue Farms, Inc, No. 5:22-CV-00268-TES, 2022 WL 17553008 (M.D. Ga. Dec. 9, 2022)

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

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, Another Class Action Filed Claiming Companies Have Miscategorized Contract Growers (Sept. 13, 2022).

Goeringer, Paul, Federal District Court Denies Some Arguments to Dismiss Claims Against Perdue Farms (Feb. 9, 2023).

Parker v. Perdue Farms, Inc., No. 5:22-cv-00268-TES.

Parker v. Perdue Farms, Inc, No. 5:22-CV-00268-TES, 2022 WL 17553008 (M.D. Ga. Dec. 9, 2022)

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

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 Nutrient Applications (Oct. 4, 2022).

Preisler v. Kuettel's Septic Service, LLC, 2022 WL 2817287, No. 2020AP1608 (Wis.App., July 19, 2022).

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

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 Nutrient Applications (Oct. 4, 2022).

Preisler v. Kuettel's Septic Service, LLC, 2022 WL 2817287, No. 2020AP1608 (Wis.App., July 19, 2022).

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Another Class Action Filed Claiming Companies Have Miscategorized Contract Growers

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 Miscategorized Contract Growers (Sept. 13, 2022).

Goeringer, Paul, Potential Class Action Lawsuit Filed Arguing Broiler Growers Are Employees of Company (Sept. 13, 2022).

MD Risk Management Podcast, Potential Class Action Lawsuit Filed Arguing Broiler Growers Are Employees of Company (June 1, 2022).

Parker v. Perdue Farms, Inc., No. 5:22-cv-00268-TES.

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Another Class Action Filed Claiming Companies Have Miscategorized Contract Growers

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 Miscategorized Contract Growers (Sept. 13, 2022).

Goeringer, Paul, Potential Class Action Lawsuit Filed Arguing Broiler Growers Are Employees of Company (Sept. 13, 2022).

MD Risk Management Podcast, Potential Class Action Lawsuit Filed Arguing Broiler Growers Are Employees of Company (June 1, 2022).

Parker v. Perdue Farms, Inc., No. 5:22-cv-00268-TES.

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

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:

Lashmet, Tiffany. Understanding & Evaluating Carbon Contracts (Jan. 24, 2022).

Goeringer, Paul. Sequestering Carbon: What To Think About With Carbon Contracts. (Jan. 25, 2022).

Lashmet, Tiffany. WOTUS Update: Another year, another definition (Feb. 7, 2022).

Lashmet, Tiffany. Turtles All the Way Down: A Clearer Understanding of the Scope of Waters of the United States Based on the U.S. Supreme Court Decisions (April 18, 2022).

Goeringer, Paul. Court Vacates Jury Award in Dicamba Drift Damage Case (Oct. 25, 2022).

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If you have questions for Tiffany, you can email her here or tweet her at @TiffDowell.  If you have questions for Paul contact him at [email protected], tweet him @aglawPaul or 301-405-3541. 

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

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:

Lashmet, Tiffany. Understanding & Evaluating Carbon Contracts (Jan. 24, 2022).

Goeringer, Paul. Sequestering Carbon: What To Think About With Carbon Contracts. (Jan. 25, 2022).

Lashmet, Tiffany. WOTUS Update: Another year, another definition (Feb. 7, 2022).

Lashmet, Tiffany. Turtles All the Way Down: A Clearer Understanding of the Scope of Waters of the United States Based on the U.S. Supreme Court Decisions (April 18, 2022).

Goeringer, Paul. Court Vacates Jury Award in Dicamba Drift Damage Case (Oct. 25, 2022).

What's That Smell? Online Course, register here for the course and to learn more details.

If you have questions for Tiffany, you can email her here or tweet her at @TiffDowell.  If you have questions for Paul contact him at [email protected], tweet him @aglawPaul or 301-405-3541. 

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Another Class Action Filed Claiming Companies Have Miscategorized Contract Growers

Latest post highlights another recent case filed claiming poultry growers are employees not independent contractors.

Image of poultry house with grass buffer strip before harvested field. Image by the Chesapeake Bay Program The article is not a substitute for legal advice.              Earlier this year, I posted about a recently filed class action lawsuit involving contract poultry growers, arguing that they were employees of Amick Farms and not independent contractors. For anyone needing a refresher on a…

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Interpreting Conservation Easements and When New Structures are Allowed

In this episode, Paul discusses a recent Nebraska decision that highlights when courts might utilize a receivership to manage property.  Materials discussed:

Goeringer, Paul, Interpreting Conservation Easements and When New Structures are Allowed (June 21, 2022).

Roxbury View, LLC v. McCauley, No. 235, Sept. Term, 2021, 2022 WL 1091684 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. Apr. 12, 2022)..

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Interpreting Conservation Easements and When New Structures are Allowed

In this episode, Paul discusses a recent Nebraska decision that highlights when courts might utilize a receivership to manage property.  Materials discussed:

Goeringer, Paul, Interpreting Conservation Easements and When New Structures are Allowed (June 21, 2022).

Roxbury View, LLC v. McCauley, No. 235, Sept. Term, 2021, 2022 WL 1091684 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. Apr. 12, 2022)..

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